5/5
Excellent
Reinier
01/29/2024
Unique beautifully restored hotel
5/5
Excellent
carlos
01/24/2024
Clean hotel perfect for our stay
At check in we fell welcomed
Our room was very clean
5/5
Excellent
John
01/21/2024
Receptionist was excellent. Property is historic and really cool!!!
5/5
Excellent
Elizabeth
01/21/2024
Do NOT miss going up the spiral staircase and going out at the top to look around at Staunton!
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
01/10/2024
I love how beautiful the Blackburn Inn is. The property is huge, close (but far enough away) from the highway, and inexpensive. My husband and I have stayed here before I made this reservation. We said we wanted to go back. So, I booked again. The historical opulence of this place is amazing. One night I stayed in a small room, but a second night I splurged on a bit bigger room and they were both awesome. Again, the value is amazing! The mountains are so pretty too.
4/5
Good
David
01/07/2024
Nice spot in a cool building.
My room was very nice but my coffee maker didn't work. I called to get it fixed and was told someone would come and fix it for by my second morning since I had to leave at 4am - no one ever did.
Other than that, the parking is easy, virtual key is great. I only saw one staff member in the hall she was very nice. Nice property and third time staying there while visiting friends.
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
12/27/2023
Wonderful Stay
I had a wonderful stay at the Blackburn. It was beautifully restored, combining modern comforts with the best of the historical details: high ceilings, beautiful millwork, and original pine floors. The staff was welcoming, friendly and kind. The property is large and interesting, several buildings of the original hospital will be restored at a later date. I recommend it.
5/5
Excellent
Dawn
12/27/2023
The Blackburn inn is a beautiful historic property and I wish I had more time to stay to explore all they offer. Unfortunately I only had one night as a stop over in the middle of a road trip. The service I did have was fast, friendly and great! The room was clean and comfy and well appointed.
5/5
Excellent
David
12/20/2023
Really beautifully restored old property with great beds.
5/5
Excellent
Patricia
12/18/2023
This is wothout a doubt the most unique hotel ever. So much history and so beautifully redone!
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
12/04/2023
Would stay again
Such a great experience to stay here. Friendly staff, clean room. The squeaky stairs were sometimes loud and we could hear people walk by the room, but it wasn't horrible and it did add to the charm.
5/5
Excellent
Steven
11/24/2023
Not our first stay here, but the local car crowd seems to have made the turn to overly noisy exhaust systems on their Hondas. I have one of these idiots in my neighborhood, but there was a lot of it last night. Check in was done via app, and worked well. We actually haven't seen a soul since we've been here, It was all very convenient for this holiday overnight. As much as I like this place, the traffic noise this time around will make us think differently the next time we are in the area, but that's certainly no fault of the Blackburn.
5/5
Excellent
William
11/21/2023
Very historic with the proper modern updates
5/5
Excellent
Yaakov
11/06/2023
Tops
Absolutely lovely. Comfortable, clean, unique!
5/5
Excellent
Kim
11/06/2023
Clean and efficient. Excellent value.
5/5
Excellent
James
11/06/2023
Great place and staff
3/5
Christina
11/05/2023
Disappointed
Our check-in attendants were very helpful. Our room however was in the basement of the hotel which was very cold. We could not get our room warm so they gave us a portable heater. For the most part it was clean but the side table was dusty, and there was no place to sit other than the bed. There were no instructions for the tv, no WiFi and our window looked out at large air conditioning units. The coffee machine had leftover water in it and so when we put our water in, it overflowed extremely hot coffee. The restaurant was closed to us because of an event. There also was not any complimentary coffee until 7:00 am in the restaurant bistro and the chef said that the pastries, etc were part of the breakfast which was $17.00 per person. However we could have the coffee for free. Some type of written instructions would have been helpful.
Again the staff was very helpful but overall, I most likely will not stay there again.
5/5
Excellent
Alanna
10/29/2023
The staff was wonderful.. recommended local restaurants. Delicious food I might add. The property was clean. Super quiet. Landscaping was up-kept. Great for pictures. Plenty of parking. No major complaints. Room was small but didn’t need alot of space for one overnight. Definitely would stay again when in town
5/5
Excellent
Rosemary
10/29/2023
Stunning architecture not to be missed in Staunton
The architecture is magnificent…what ia project it must have been to restore this beautiful building…and so much history. The staff was very helpful and had some stories to share. We did walk up to the top of the tower. It’s a winding staircase but it was worth it. I highly recommend this hotel for so many reasons. My only wish was that there would have been a microwave. I realize that many hotels have eliminated them, but I miss having one.
3/5
Joseph
10/29/2023
At 10 am nothing was left of the breakfast coffee and a cake.
4/5
Good
Robert
10/23/2023
Quaint old building with interesting history.
3/5
Samantha
10/23/2023
Pros: Beautiful hotel, within easy driving distance of downtown Staunton and places to hike, ample parking.
Cons: Beds were extremely uncomfortable, we slept only a few hours and woke up very sore. Paper thin walls so we could hear men yelling in the halls late at night. There are weird gaps in between the top of the bathroom walls and the ceiling so there is no privacy if you’re staying with someone and don’t want them to hear you going to the bathroom. Breakfast was $18 and consisted of eggs, bacon, and baked oatmeal. I live in a HCOL of city and could still get a much better breakfast for that price back home.
5/5
Excellent
Anne
10/23/2023
This is a beautiful hotel with character in a great location.
5/5
Excellent
Elise
10/21/2023
Property is gorgeous and spacious. Plenty of room to walk your dog after traveling.
2/5
Verified traveler
10/15/2023
Still scary
A nice try to revive a historic building but far too many elements from its time as a lunatic asylum and prison especially the original doors with the painted over little windows to peep in or remnants of hardware from heavy duty doors or restraints. Creepy! Furnishings rigid, no carpets or rugs or curtains. Cold, front desk had no extra blankets. Nice bathrooms 😅
5/5
Excellent
Lisa
10/13/2023
A Very Nice Stay
We only stayed one night but very nice property and the staff was wonderful and very welcoming. We checked in late and left early in the morning- but staff members greeted us when we arrived and made sure we were well taken care of.
5/5
Excellent
Mark
10/02/2023
Very nice
5/5
Excellent
Tsega
10/01/2023
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the staff was friendly
5/5
Excellent
Cynthia
09/29/2023
this is a beautiful property with a lot of character. Modern decor in a historical building. Beautiful views from the cupola at the top overlooking the town. The beds are very comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and the staff could not be friendlier
5/5
Excellent
Melva
09/11/2023
Staunton stay full of history!
Loved the history and how the hotel people did not hold back on any of the history Rather they embraced it! The room was clean but would have appreciated another table for toiletries in the huge bathroom. Also thought my husband could get an adult beverage in the bistro but it was not open
We were allowed to walk the grounds and see some of the history This was a place of healing for those who struggled with mental illnesses well as a correctional facility for awhile but it was built with the hope restoration and healing Did love how the rooms while well appointed also kept a lot of the original doors and other artifacts of the history Enjoyed our stay!
3/5
Craig
09/05/2023
The room was not cleaned properly. Crumbs on floor from previous guest. Cobwebs hanging from lights and ceiling. Very little information communicated about the hotel like check out, internet, food.
4/5
Good
Mark
09/01/2023
Rooms were clean and very modern, yet maintained some of the original character. I loved the orginal wood doors of some of the rooms.
5/5
Excellent
Camille
08/23/2023
What a unique location! It was beautiful inside and out. It was convenient to have the elevator and it was great to snag a cart to help with our belongings. Each staff member we met was very helpful and friendly. The shower (we had an accessible room) was wonderful. The map of the property looked like it had been a copy of a copy and was difficult to read. Having a clearer copy would be great. It would have been helpful to know in advance that we could easily come in the left side door and take the elevator to the second floor to check in rather than go up the center steps. However, a friendly couple clued us in and it saved us many steps. We will certainly stay here again when in the area.
5/5
Excellent
Carolyn
08/20/2023
Beautiful property. Excellent staff. Felt pampered.
5/5
Excellent
Greg
08/19/2023
X
5/5
Excellent
JoAnne
08/17/2023
Loved the history of the property. The unique doors were definitely a talking point for my husband and I. The breakfast this morning was exceptional. The staff at the Bistro were wonderful.
3/5
Kaitlin
08/16/2023
Great location to walk to town. Town is cute and about a 10 minute walk. This hotel is not meant for families. All rooms are a queen with a pull out sofa. I would not consider it a pull out sofa. We have 9 and 8 yr old boys and it was not big enough for them to comfortably sleep.
5/5
Excellent
joseph
08/14/2023
Nice rehab of historical building.
5/5
Excellent
Adele
07/18/2023
The building has an interesting history so the structure is unique. Our room was laid out nicely with 2 TVs & a sitting room. I would have liked a better selection of stations on the TVs. The cafe was nice, our breakfast was delicious and the staff was very pleasant. We would go again.
5/5
Excellent
Deborah
07/16/2023
Very nice property, front desk staff was very friendly. I will recommend to others and make a return visit myself!!
5/5
Excellent
AnnaMarie
07/02/2023
Very beautiful large historic building with charm! Great price!!!
2/5
Wayne
06/22/2023
The room was very small. No chairs or writing table. Only a double bed.
5/5
Excellent
Brandon
06/21/2023
Always an excellant stay here!!
5/5
Excellent
Christine
06/20/2023
Excellent long weekend with our pup
We loved our long weekend at the Blackburn Inn with our little rescue dog Zen. We did a lot of exploring on the grounds and in downtown Staunton. Added bonus was attending the 5 year anniversary party. We look forward to our next visit.
5/5
Excellent
Victoria
06/19/2023
Gorgeous fully renovated classic country inn. Great rooms, contemporary amenities. Awesome friendly staff. Amazing chef who personally seated us, guided us through the menu, expertly cooked our food, and served us. We met the owners who were wonderful to us. Highly recommend.
2/5
Steven
06/18/2023
Room set up for one — one bath towel, for example— even though I was with my wife. Pretty much one of everything— coffee packs.
5/5
Excellent
Steven
06/13/2023
The building was a former lunatic asylum so I certainly went to the right place. Seriously - very nice and different from your run of the mill hotels. What we really liked is it is in its own massive grounds and is walkable to the town centre where there are quite a few decent eateries within 10 mins walk of the hotel.
5/5
Excellent
Susann
06/03/2023
Quiet, clean, easy walking to town. Loved the historical history and all the details. Staff was great
5/5
Excellent
Kathryn
06/01/2023
I loved the unique history of the place, and the interesting variety on the rooms.
3/5
S
05/24/2023
Beautiful grounds, nice people. But previous history of hotel( 150 years as a psychiatric hospital and 20 or so as a prison) makes it a little discomforting to stay here. Also, the renovation left plenty of evidence of its previous functions. Would have been better served to have eliminated these. Food below average. Don’t think we’ll be back.
5/5
Excellent
Bradley
05/24/2023
Great customer service!! Beautiful place, clean, and gorgeous estate.
5/5
Excellent
Mihai
05/18/2023
Amazing Inn! This is a gem with charm and character! Exquisite.
5/5
Excellent
Bettina
05/10/2023
Absolutely amazing stay in this unique property
We came upon this property by coincidence, and we are very happy that we did. This is an absolutely amazing hotel on extensive, beautiful and well manicured grounds. The location is great, within easy walking distance to the historic centre of town and restaurants. The architecture, appeal, intriguing history, interior design is simply amazing. The rooms was large, almost like a separate apartment, the bed incredibly comfortable. The bathroom was very spacious and beautifully appointed, modern, sleek and functional and with a rain shower. Everything was super clean. We did not have breakfast or a meal at this hotel, so I cannot comment on that. We would definitely stay at this property again and highly recommend it. I would even drive out of my way to stay another night at this unique boutique hotel.
5/5
Excellent
Lenke
04/30/2023
Fantastic property, wonderful reception.
4/5
Good
Marybeth
04/24/2023
Very interesting redevelopment. Rooms were modern, loved the shower
5/5
Excellent
William Chandler
04/16/2023
What a unique place to stay in Staunton!
3/5
Eralp
04/15/2023
Don’t take room
100. Gall light shines through all day and right under wood stairs.
3/5
RICHARD
04/14/2023
Beautiful property but the restaurant was closed. We had to walk into town because of your false advertising. Very inaccessible. This is not what we expected
5/5
Excellent
Lori
04/06/2023
We stumbled upon this amazing Inn by accident, and were surprised and very happy with our choice. The Blackburn Inn had quite a unique history. The staff went above and beyond during check in and check out, and were quite knowledgeable about the past life of the Inn. We would definitely stay here again!
5/5
Excellent
Michael
04/05/2023
Unique and quirky
We chose the Blackburn Inn and Conference Center because of its location and its historical significance. The inn is a former insane asylum and prison that has been renovated into a unique and quirky hotel. The renovation's modern update perfectly combined the new and the old without compromising the integrity of the the building's history. We particularly enjoyed the pine floors (a bit squeaky at times) and the original doors. Our suite consists of two rooms — a sitting room with a pullout bed, TV and small refrigerator — and the bedroom. The doors, many of which are the originals, have the prison porthole (now permanently sealed) where patients/prisoners could receive their food and communicate with guards. The whole place is funky and fun and we enjoyed our stay. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the cleanliness is outstanding.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
03/26/2023
Lovely!
Beautiful hotel, clean with historic touches. Friendly and helpful staff. We were very pleased with our stay, sad we couldn’t enjoy the property for longer!
5/5
Excellent
Robert
03/20/2023
The staff was professional and courteous. Amazing historic buildings. Staunton is a unique and interesting town.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
03/13/2023
First time visitor
First if you are disabled you may want to rethink this space. I didn't really see any way to get into the entrance without steps. The registration clerk was very friendly. I wanted to use the restaurant but it appears to only be open on the weekends except for breakfast. That was disappointing because the menu looked yummy. They are working to be eco-friendly but there was no way to wash your hands unless you use the shower gel or bring your own soap. I also noticed the bathroom was not well swept and there was hair from a previous visitor there. That said it was a nice hotel and I would stay there again.
5/5
Excellent
Johnathan
03/11/2023
Historic
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
03/07/2023
This is a stunning property, and our second visit. They did not honor their promise of a particular room requested, but not a big deal. Surprisingly, they did not offer soap (we asked, and they then provided) nor tissues. Overall, we did again love our visit, and would stay again.
5/5
Excellent
Mary
03/04/2023
A wonderfully historic property walkable to downtown Staunton. Our cozy queen was spotless, comfortable, with a huge bathroom.
5/5
Excellent
Cynthia
02/27/2023
I love this place!
First night on the 3rd floor was a bit warm, couldn't adjust the thrmostat. Second night on second floor was much better. Staff were very accommodating. Also the rooms were excellent. I love staying here. I'll be back!
5/5
Excellent
Stephanie
02/26/2023
I went on line for an early check in. When I got here, keys were handed to me. It was great!
5/5
Excellent
Nancy
02/24/2023
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5/5
Excellent
jim
02/14/2023
beautiful historic building
4/5
Good
catherine
02/04/2023
Lovely place that’s a welcome change from the cookie cutter chain hotels at a comparable price. Beautifully restored historic property with super comfortable room and a good restaurant (open Fri and Sat only). Part of aclarger complex and a little tough to find in the dark. Also lots of unnecessary email beforehand about downloading a keyless app, which you don’t need. Overall I liked it a lot and look forward to my next stay.
4/5
Good
Paul
01/11/2023
Good Staunton option
Comfortable and modern hotel in an historic building. Easy walk to town but some street lights and pedestrian crossing lights would be an improvement.
5/5
Excellent
Michael
01/09/2023
The staff was great, impressive hotel to pull up to. I enjoyed the architecture and history. The staff was very knowledgeable in that department. Room was spot on. It will be a regular for me.
5/5
Excellent
micheal
01/02/2023
Great hotel
Have stayed here multiple times and it never disappoints! Great staff. Very clean. Rooms are big if you get the ones with the bathtub
5/5
Excellent
Patrick
12/25/2022
There was no ramp where the stairs were to come up to the entrance. So it was a little tough game getting her luggage up
5/5
Excellent
Arnold
12/13/2022
Wonderful
Such a novel and beautiful renovation
5/5
Excellent
Lauren
12/12/2022
Great service beautiful historic charm
Wonderful place to stay!
5/5
Excellent
David
12/10/2022
A grand old 1820 building, carefully renovated and updated for the 21st century. The staff at the Blackburn Inn was exceptionally helpful, friendly and competent. This was our first stay, but will not be our last. It is great to have this option for visits to Staunton, VA - one of the best kept secrets in the state.
5/5
Excellent
Vera
12/05/2022
Beautiful property. Comfortable bed. Reasonable price.
5/5
Excellent
Anne
11/29/2022
This is a fantastic choice for travelers seeking a truly distinctive stay. Set amidst well-manicured grounds, this stately property was once a mental asylum and later a prison! I know that sounds macabre, but it must have been a high end asylum because the buildings are gorgeous neoclassical structures with high ceilings, beautiful curving wood staircases, and lots of beautiful detailing. The rooms are totally modernized, but they also retain their historic character. The staff love their work and are eager to share historical and architectural details. Another huge plus is that the hotel is just blocks from historic downtown Staunton.
5/5
Excellent
Justin
11/29/2022
Incredibly unique property, and the management was so wonderfully understanding when we had to depart early due to a work emergency. Will definitely be back!
5/5
Excellent
Keith
11/22/2022
As advertised! Very quiet, neat and clean place to stay. It was exactly what I needed for a 2-day trip. Highly recommend!
5/5
Excellent
Frank
11/20/2022
Interesting place, helpful and friendly staff, highly recommend
5/5
Excellent
jeff
11/16/2022
Hotel was very nice. Great value for room
2/5
Laura
11/15/2022
Interesting but not restful
The hotel is historic and interesting. It is mostly nicely maintained but our room was oddly arranged and uncomfortable specifically because it was beside the main stairwell (loud at night- could hear everyone returning to their rooms on floor above) and there was a large interior window over the door which poured light into our room at night and did not have any covering. The hotel advertised that they had black out curtains so this was very unexpected. We asked if the front desk could help and no solutions were offered. If you stay here be sure to bring ear plugs and sleep eye mask. The bathroom was clean, spacious and nice. The grounds are lovely and it is convenient to town but I won't be returning because it was the worst sleep we've gotten at a hotel in years and it cost too much to not have dark quiet rooms.
5/5
Excellent
Ariel
11/14/2022
Great place, just stuff to be aware of:
First off, I received the best experience that I could. They called a few days before my stay to confirm visit, and ask if I needed anything.
Building is beautiful, and they did a great job restoring it back from what it was...
And that's where this gets tricky.
Had I known what it used to be before booking, I would not have chosen this place.. at least not to stay at alone.
Upon arriving I walked the grounds before it got dark, and saw a buck on the property.
Went inside to check-in and asked for the history of the building which they provided.
It was the Western State Hospital from 1828-1975... also named Western Lunatic Asylum. All the stuff happened here... and there's a graveyard with 3k unmarked graves in the back of the property. After being an insane Asylum, it became a medium level state prison, and then was abandoned until becoming the Blackburn Inn. Lots of interesting history, beautiful architecture, and things to explore and see... but i just wished I had been aware before arriving. Many of my friends and coworkers said there's no way they would be able to stay there, which is why I am writing this review.
Breakfast in the morning was awesome! I had a dry cappuccino (made correctly 🙌) and southern biscuits and gravy.
5/5
Excellent
Joseph
11/07/2022
We had a nice stay. Receptionist was friendly and accommodating.
4/5
Good
Rick
10/31/2022
Great building! Rooms were spacious. Where to enter and register was confusing, better signage would help. The female counter employee at First Draft was NOT customer focused. It was apparent she didn’t want to be at work. The male cook was very welcoming, provided excellent service. Prices way too high if you want customers to eat at the property.
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
10/30/2022
This is one very cool property. The history is extremely interesting. I actually appreciate the industrial architecture with the super high ceiling. Spend the extra money on the big bathtub. It was a very relaxing soak. Breakfast was tasty, but a but overpriced for what it was.
5/5
Excellent
mark
10/17/2022
Our group notice that there was no handicapped access through the front of the main building.
2/5
Roger
10/10/2022
External beauty
No security for jewelry in room; no option for additional luggage stand; TV was difficult and too distant from Bed; Breakfast was not as expected; bed not comfortable; entrance and registration without good directions
5/5
Excellent
Thurman
10/04/2022
Good place / too many emails
The stay was good. No complaints there. The only real complaint I have was the constant daily emails from the hotel to precheck in and check out. They called me first to confirm which I confirmed then there was daily emails. Too many damn emails.
5/5
Excellent
emery
09/24/2022
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center is beautiful! the building very clean and the grounds neatly kept and quite attractive.
Staff was pleasant!
The second night of our stay there was a problem with the air conditioning system. The system shut down.
3/5
Kris
09/23/2022
Nicely renovated! Rooms designated as cozy are very, very small.
5/5
Excellent
Pamela
09/17/2022
A special stop over
Very friendly staff; room was just what we needed! Loved the are gallery on the third floor.
5/5
Excellent
James
09/14/2022
Everything was great except coffee pot did not work. She was given another one but when she checked it out a lot of stuff filtered thur. Ended up no coffee and no coffee available on site. We did leave before 7 am. Other then that room was great and for the price I am sure it was a no frills room. But we would stay again if we are in the area and price was the same.
1/5
Srinivas
09/09/2022
This property used to be mental asylum place converted to a hotel. The room is congested with tobacco smell. I wouldn’t stay again at this place. It is always better to stay at a Franchise hotel there won’t be any surprises
5/5
Excellent
Cynthia
09/09/2022
Gone to Heaven
From the time I entered the property until I left I was impressed with the staff being so accommodating, the beautiful luxurious rooms and the atmosphere. I will definitely stay there again.
5/5
Excellent
Eric
09/02/2022
Unique historic building, helpful, courteous staff, excellent food from bistro restaurant.
4/5
Good
Rebecca
09/01/2022
Experience something Unique
What a great experience to stay in this beautifully renovated historical place!!
Everything was just great and the price very reasonable. The bed was a little hard for me, but I have back issues so you never know if it’s the bed or my back after a long drive. The architecture is amazing and being in a family of health field workers as I am- the hospital feel was definitely there. Healing and positive- not so eerie or spooky for me!