Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG

3-star hotel Great 1901 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG

About Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG

This Charlottesville hotel is only minutes from the University of Virginia. The hotel offers free airport shuttle service to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport and free Wi-Fi. Holiday Inn Charlottesville-University Area features an indoor pool and a fitness center. A business center and laundry facilities are available on-site. Guest rooms at the University Aarea Charlottesville Holiday Inn are equipped with cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Coffee makers are also included. Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, is a short drive from the Holiday Inn in Charlottesville. Companies including the State Farm Regional Office are nearby.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 1009 reviews

Guests generally have a positive experience at this hotel, appreciating the cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location. The staff is frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. However, there are recurring issues with breakfast service, room readiness at check-in, and maintenance problems in the rooms.

What guests liked
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
What could be better
  • Breakfast service often disappoints
  • Rooms not always ready at check-in and maintenance issues
  • Laura Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pleasant, friendly staff. Comfy beds.

  • Michael Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nine

  • Dee Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Gloria Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Air conditioning was perfect, just preferred another hotel to this one

  • Christine Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great hotel

  • John Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    All good

  • RETHA Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    I got this hotel because it has a pool. My 6 year old was excited about swimming. The pool had a sign it was closed for maintenance

  • Ralph Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Pool area was terrible

  • Andrew May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This was probably a nice hotel at some point. When I stayed it was just okay

  • marie May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    my flight was delayed and cancelled for one day I get to charlitted the same day so flew the 16 and left Charlottesville the same day I don’t have no clue how Inside Holiday inn looks like I should have credit for it I paid insurance for my flight and i didn’t get any incentive I went to the airport on Friday i day and United sent me home and booked me a flight for saturday morning

  • Maria May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Dirty, old and stuffy. Not like the pictures or other reviews stated. Badly asvertised

  • Pappert May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The staff was absolutely amazing!! Very friendly and helpful!! Everyone was so helpful. Even the guy that came in to clean up in the morning went back and got some coffee creamer for us. He didn't tell someone else he just did it!! Very impressed by the staff!! The only thing we didn't like has nothing to do with the business.

  • Pappert May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The only thing we didn't like has nothing to do with the business.? The traffic is horrible around the place and we were told you can't make a left turn. So we have to turn right and go down the road and turn around. That's just a waste of time.

  • Erin May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    That said, the staff was excellent in helping us.

  • Christina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Clean property and rooms.

  • Regina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thanks to the young lady who checked me in very courteous and well mannered parking was great I didn’t even care about the busy road will I stay here again absolutely

  • Tonya May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hotel was great. Staff was great cleanliness was great. Breakfast was great. My only issue with the hotel was the balcony door wouldn’t lock and I didn’t report it until check out because I didn’t wanna bring attention to it. I’m not saying anything about the staff but the hotel was booked out and if we weren’t able to change rooms, I didn’t want anybody to know that the door was broken and couldn’t lock . I felt unsafe and didn’t get much rest at night

  • Harold May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent hotel to stay at; 5 stars. Upgrade would be a Ritz hotel.

  • david May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Carpet needs updating

  • Michelle May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Needs some upgrade improvements.

  • Kristina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great, convenient location, parking was plentiful, staff were kind and efficient.

  • Kim May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Great location Efficient staff for a busy grad weekend Should be able to control your own air conditioning. Having a controller that won’t go below 69 is not acceptable. If the room is hot should be able to turn it down regardless of the controller number.

  • Kim May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Great location Efficient staff for a busy grad weekend Should be able to control your own air conditioning. Having a controller that won’t go below 69 is not acceptable. If the room is hot should be able to turn it down regardless of the controller number.

  • Lisa May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Front desk staff Listing said 2 king beds but the facility doesn’t have any 2 king bedrooms

  • Lisa May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Front desk staff Listing said 2 king beds but the facility doesn’t have any 2 king bedrooms

  • Richard May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    A very good stay

  • Stanley May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Halls were dark and dingy. Room was also dark with musty smell. Gym was dirty with bugs and seem to have not been cleaned in a while.

  • Lyndsay May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast is self-service like most restaurants, but there is NOT a restaurant. There is what looks like a bar with hours posted, but it wasn't open once. I even confirmed with hotel staff. There is no restaurant on site.

  • Susan May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I’ve never had a hotel where the front desk person recognized me from a previous stay!! She was awesome!!

  • Marrietta May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Julio May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    O

  • Jan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable and clean.

  • Jeanell May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Parking was plentiful and well lit. The hotel is located in a prime spot with lots of food and shopping options. The property is older and this is evident in the rooms, such as cracks and missing grout. The pool is not heated and was very cold.

  • Leigh May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking was easy, and the hotel is close to the walking mall area and UVA Medical Center.

  • Pam Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Rita Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Parking was easy and available. Check in was not so good. The hotel has a sign and on their website that states check-in is 3pm. We arrived at 4pm and they did not have a room for us nor could they even check us in. Three other customers were also told to wait for a room. They would not offer us a different room. We had to wait in the lobby until we reapproached the desk to check again on if a room was available. It was very inefficient and frustrating.

  • Alyssa Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean, parking great, staff was great, good area it’s around stores and restaurants but still peaceful

  • Deborah Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The bed was comfortable. The hotel was fairly convenient. There was free breakfast. There was mold in the tub, there were loud partying guests at 7 in the morning near our room. We were tired from travel and intended to sleep in. We called the front desk and eventually maybe another 30 minutes they stopped the loud partying.The breakfast was sub standard.

  • Deborah Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    The bed was comfortable. The hotel was fairly convenient. There was free breakfast. There was mold in the tub, there were loud partying guests at 7 in the morning near our room. We were tired from travel and intended to sleep in. We called the front desk and eventually maybe another 30 minutes they stopped the loud partying.The breakfast was sub standard.

  • Alice Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Close to UVA and shopping. Front desk friendly.

  • William Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Rebecca Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Conveniently located hotel and comfortable, quiet room. I didn't hear any noise from the hall or other rooms and the A.C/heat was quiet and worked very well.

  • Maria Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The desk staff was excellent.

  • Kaitlyn Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, easy check in, kind staff

  • Anthony Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    All good will return for sure

  • Wanda Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, Front desk were excellent and breakfast was awesome!

  • Andria Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Kenneth Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Safe

  • Angela Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The beds were especially comfortable. It was a surprise that breakfast was complimentary as well. It was stated that we could check in at 3pm and they also have a sign behind the check in desk but the room was not ready when we got there at 4pm. The concierge was helpful in calling with me at 4:20 to tell me that the room was finally ready.

  • Anonymous Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Heater in the pool did not work

  • Angela Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    The beds were especially comfortable. It was a surprise that breakfast was complimentary as well. It was stated that we could check in at 3pm and they also have a sign behind the check in desk but the room was not ready when we got there at 4pm. The concierge was helpful in calling with me at 4:20 to tell me that the room was finally ready.

  • Kurt Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A fine stay was had by all.

  • Sherry Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room and overall hotel spaces were clean and well kept. There is ample parking and the location is convenient.

  • Jessica Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Well, after checking in, I was initially assigned a room where the sheets contained lots of hair, which to me looked like pubic hair. I typically inspect the bedding immediately upon entering a room, and this particular instance was quite disgusting. However, the front desk attendant was exceptionally helpful and promptly swiched me to a room directly across the hall, which fortunately had clean sheets. Overall, the room was quite adequate for a one-night stay.

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean, good breakfast, quiet, comfy beds

  • Dante Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice experience and I enjoyed my stay.

  • Bass Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    free breakfast and also pool n/a

  • Bass Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    n/a

  • Shelly Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Location, staff, comfy beds,room size Nothing

  • Shelly Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Nothing

  • Sarah Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    is well maintained and was clean. Fantastic team at the reception.

  • Mohammad Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was my 3rd time staying at this property. Overall, satisfied with customer service, cleanliness, and proximity to UVA. Staff was great from the time we checked in to time we checked out. Great stay.

  • William Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Staff was very nice, but I booked the room cause the site said it had a bar and restaurant and that is false. Staff admitted that it had been a good while since the bar/restaurant was open. Honestly i wouldn't have booked it if i would have known that.

  • KAREN Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great choice for Charlottesville. Close to campus, safe area, nice continental breakfast, nice rooms and staff.

  • Adam Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room did not have a hairdryer. We had to call twice to get one brought up to our room. Also, website listed a restaurant, which there was none.

  • Davis Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Our room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the breakfast. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. This location was perfect as everywhere we were going was within a few miles.

  • Davis Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Our room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the breakfast. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. This location was perfect as everywhere we were going was within a few miles.

  • Dennis Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Arrived on time but had to wait an hour for our room to be ready

  • Daniel Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice pool

  • Ann Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff very helpful. The bathroom sink would not drain so assigned us another room right away.

  • Keri Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Pool heater was broken,our shower head was broken and the tub didn't drain it just pooled also the second bed in room comforter had someone else's lipstick on it!!

  • Kali Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Our bedroom balcony door didn’t lock, the pool heater was broken our entire stay, the bar is out of service and no longer stocked or used by the hotel, the lighting in the bathroom was great- the bedroom terrible, the gym had some missing weights but had a bench and three treadmills- the water jug was empty in the gym. The best thing was the waffles and other complimentary breakfast.

  • Joseph Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Parking was easy. That’s where it ends. Cleanliness is very important to me, and this place lacks that for sure. Dog hair throughout my room, bathroom not the cleanest. I honestly can elaborate more, and this property lacked that, so I’ll leave it there.

  • David Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Breakfast was good Room was old and broken. Wall outlets didn’t work, lamp was covered in rust. Bathroom sink was broken. Shower had no water pressure. Bed was insanely uncomfortable, wife and I got very little sleep and woke up in pain.

  • David Apr 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Breakfast was good Room was old and broken. Wall outlets didn’t work, lamp was covered in rust. Bathroom sink was broken. Shower had no water pressure. Bed was insanely uncomfortable, wife and I got very little sleep and woke up in pain.

  • Jasmine Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Gwen Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was noise. Could hear people moving around all night

  • William Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was excellent! Very helpful and polite! The breakfast was fresh and was presented very nicely! We will be returning!

  • gary Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I choose hotels that have breakfast included. This has it included. When I went to breakfast they said no breakfast because the oven broke. Kind of a funny answer when they did not have juice,bagels or other things that did not require cooking. They had some cereal there and we had to ask for milk and hunt for spoons on our own. In my opinion, no one showed up for work and they used a lame excuse, no apologies or anything. I had a 2 night stay. The second day I had to leave before the breakfast hour so I have no idea if they had breakfast that day. However I went to get coffee to go and it was cold. If you are not having breakfast then don’t advertise that you do. Many of us pick places based on what they provide and when they don’t come through it is upsetting. I took my family to breakfast at a restaurant and spent 60 dollars which I did not plan for. This hotel is doing a disservice to holiday inn’s

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Great hotel for the price.

  • Kent Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Breakfast was great

  • Kenneth Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Old building with cheaper upgrades in rooms but bed was very comfortable and shower was hot. There appeared to be a good breakfast which we passed on. Easy access to downtown.

  • Edith Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    My main complaint was the pool wasnt working. I had 2 children and we planned on spending time there, we were never told by the staff, even during reservation making.

  • Komarvoski Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I am a regular here and it is always spectacular

  • Hari Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    But at the breakfast most of them were not refilled and most customers did not have bread and other items like boiled eggs

  • Nancy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    James? at check in was super. Place was conveniently located. Would recommend

  • Jason Mar 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Kevin Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect

  • Teresa Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice overnight stay

  • Tonya Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and kind. Room was very clean.

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff

  • Melissa Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Nicolas Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    What's not to love about free breakfast?

  • Varish Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s a clean property with excellent Service.

  • Amy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rooms are clean. The beds are moderately comfortable. The needs are met. But it could be better.

  • Leila Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, amazing price.

  • Barbara Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very satisfied, needed a stool for the shower for handicapped person but not on site. Wound up changing rooms on the 2nd night.

  • Brenda Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    They never call us for our wake-up call.

  • Javier Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean

  • Devin Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The staff was super nice and accommodated us well around our needs to have allergen-free rooms. The beds were really comfortable, the rooms spacious, everything clean. There was too much plastic on the breakfast buffet- It'd be great to have paper coffee cups and plates, to reduce the use of styrofoam. Silverware might be a bit much to ask! And chopped fruits, nuts with a vat of oatmeal would be a good addition.

  • Ralph Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Good breakfast. Helpful staff

  • William Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location.

  • Samuel Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes we found shops

  • Minta Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    They made a bad trip better

  • Jacques Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Piece full and very clean

  • SAMUEL Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Are stay started all out. Okay, then our last day, we had our continental breakfast. And we got to meet one of the staff that takes care of the breakfast cleaning, making sure people flip their waffles. And whatnot extremely rude character, extremely rude, not a good representation of the facility. Whatsoever, we've decided not to take further action against this employee. Rather document and let people form their own opinion on this particular individual.

  • Susan Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff were very accommodating and nice. They went out of their way to be helpful.

  • Monah Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, staff was very hospitable and since it was my first time in the area they pointed out to some great restaurants near by.

  • Christian Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean , staff super friendly and kid safe enviroment we enjoyed the breakfast included with our stay .

  • Elizabeth Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, staff was polite and friendly

  • RICHARD Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is a much older property needs quite a bit of work, but overall it wasn’t too bad. The mattresses in 609 need to be replaced. They need to do a little bit better job on cleaning the bathrooms, but the staff go over and beyond their call of duty.

  • RICHARD Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is a much older property needs quite a bit of work, but overall it wasn’t too bad. The mattresses in 609 need to be replaced. They need to do a little bit better job on cleaning the bathrooms, but the staff go over and beyond their call of duty.

  • Tiffany Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    All was good!!

  • Tiffany Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    All was good!!

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean ….Internet worked

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean ….Internet worked

  • Christian Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was comfortable and clean

  • Christian Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was comfortable and clean

  • Brian Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The “ breakfast” was ridiculous. Almost every tray was empty and there were NO grab and go options . No yogurt … no toast . The room was ok … bathroom was clean and adequate.

  • Brian Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The “ breakfast” was ridiculous. Almost every tray was empty and there were NO grab and go options . No yogurt … no toast . The room was ok … bathroom was clean and adequate.

  • Mark Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I picked this location because of the restaurant. I was exhausted from driving and did not want to travel for dinner. On arrival I was informed the restaurant has been closed for some time. Your web page needs to be updated. I secured the room through Hotels.com.

  • Mark Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I picked this location because of the restaurant. I was exhausted from driving and did not want to travel for dinner. On arrival I was informed the restaurant has been closed for some time. Your web page needs to be updated. I secured the room through Hotels.com.

  • Patti Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location for our need

  • Patti Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location for our need

  • Ruth Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service

  • Ruth Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service

  • Aaron Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was amazing especially the dayshift lady behind the counter, rooms was clean and temperature controled great. Kids loved the pool

  • Aaron Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was amazing especially the dayshift lady behind the counter, rooms was clean and temperature controled great. Kids loved the pool

  • Raymond Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    satisfactory stay

  • Raymond Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    satisfactory stay

  • June Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was good. Breakfast was sparse.

  • June Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was good. Breakfast was sparse.

  • Janice Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very nice it was clean and had anything you needed and staff was very nice i would stay again

  • Janice Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very nice it was clean and had anything you needed and staff was very nice i would stay again

  • Javier Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Muy llimpio todo

  • Javier Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Muy llimpio todo

  • Albert Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room friendly staff

  • Albert Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room friendly staff

  • Sheryl Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was cleaned and staff were very friendly

  • Sheryl Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was cleaned and staff were very friendly

  • Chris Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Didn’t appreciate managers attitude. I am still waiting 6 days later for hold on my card to be released. Hotel was not as advertised i will never stay there agin

  • Chris Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Didn’t appreciate managers attitude. I am still waiting 6 days later for hold on my card to be released. Hotel was not as advertised i will never stay there agin

  • Hector Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Hector Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Shannon Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Housekeepers were very sweet

  • Shannon Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Housekeepers were very sweet

  • Stephanie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice lady at front desk

  • Stephanie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice lady at front desk

  • Laura Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and updated rooms.

  • Laura Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and updated rooms.

  • Carolyn Feb 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The false advertisement! Key cards didn't work and were not returned to me for hours. Absolutely no security on the door(I wish I could send you the picture!) Hotel desk staff not friendly at all and very slow. Extreme disgust caused early check out!

  • Joe Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    good breakfast, nice combination of cold and hot choices Little pricey for a holiday inn

  • Robert Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Front door was locked when we arrived. Waited 8 minutes for someone to let us into the lobby. No apology. No I’m sorry. Just argued that I was wrong - I didn’t wait that long - he wasn’t gone that long. I disagreed and said I did indeed wait 8 minutes. He threatened to cancel my reservation because I was disrespecting him!! Entered room finally. It was dark. Only switch just turned on light at door. Room was DARK. No switch to light up room. Had to fumble around in dark to find a light and grope to find a switch. Couldn’t find it on first two lights. Finally used phone light to find a switch! Bathroom only had one switch for all lights but no fan to remove toilet odors

  • Gary Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Very quiet. Don’t know if it was because of the holiday but they seemed understaff

  • David Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was well managed, clean and quiet. I enjoyed the hard-boiled eggs for breakfast.

  • David Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was well managed, clean and quiet. I enjoyed the hard-boiled eggs for breakfast.

  • Wanda Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    It is a great place

  • brian Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    The staff was very courteous and helpful

  • Dianne Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Very good breakfast. Beds were luxurious! Price was too high

  • John Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was spacious and clean. The service was great, and the breakfast was a pleasant surprise.

  • John Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was spacious and clean. The service was great, and the breakfast was a pleasant surprise.

  • Nicholas Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice reception and comfortable room

  • Nicholas Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice reception and comfortable room

  • Isabelle Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very friendly and clean

  • Curtis Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Cot was not available

  • Curtis Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Cot was not available

  • Lashunda Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    No hot water the entire stay, my grandpa was assaulted and car jacked by two teens at the hotel

  • Lashunda Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    No hot water the entire stay, my grandpa was assaulted and car jacked by two teens at the hotel

  • Susan Nov 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Big, spacious room, with a large refrigerator and sitting area so you can watch tv. The air conditioning was very loud and the refrigerator was loud when it cycled during the night.

  • Erik Nov 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    I appreciated the warm welcome by the front desk personnel and suggestions for dining in the area.

  • Dave Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Dave Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Valery Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very convenient to all the shops. Bar inside is closed for good.

  • Valery Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very convenient to all the shops. Bar inside is closed for good.

  • nadene Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room generally clean. However, we requested cleaning one day and it did not happen.

  • nadene Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room generally clean. However, we requested cleaning one day and it did not happen.

  • Cesar Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    the water was cold for the shower both days. there were dogs barking throughout the night. The bed was lumpy.

  • Cesar Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    the water was cold for the shower both days. there were dogs barking throughout the night. The bed was lumpy.

  • Megan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Megan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    💙

  • Sam Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location if you're going to UVA. Water in the morning was cold though in the shower. The AC unit was a little loud.

  • Sam Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location if you're going to UVA. Water in the morning was cold though in the shower. The AC unit was a little loud.

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room itself looked fine, good size, and it’s always a plus to have a refrigerator and microwave. However, we had to get the bathroom sink repaired because it was clogging. The maintenance person came quickly, thankfully. Main complaint about the room is the uncomfortable bed — too hard and the pillows too soft. No support at all. Hot breakfast available.

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room itself looked fine, good size, and it’s always a plus to have a refrigerator and microwave. However, we had to get the bathroom sink repaired because it was clogging. The maintenance person came quickly, thankfully. Main complaint about the room is the uncomfortable bed — too hard and the pillows too soft. No support at all. Hot breakfast available.

  • Jon Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean facilities!

  • Jon Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean facilities!

  • Robert Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Robert Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Timothy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff are extremely courteous and the rooms are always clean. The beds are comfortable with a great array of pillows and the free breakfast is good

  • Angela Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was big and comfortable. Motel was very quiet!

  • Stephen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very helpful check in

  • kevin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Was a decent place to stay in Charlottesville a ways away from old town and UV stadium , had to spend a lot extra for Lyft to go to game , room was nice but had a musty smell

  • Karen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is one of my favorite spots to stay in Charlottesville. Clean, easy to get to, good weekend breakfasts.

  • Nicholas Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Extremely pleasant greeting at check in!

  • George Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Checked us in before check in time. Much appreciated.

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was very nice.

  • Dana Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very comfortable and safe stay. Staff awesome.

  • Maureen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very convenient for a quick stay.

  • Donald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Continental breakfast!

  • Melissa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spacious.

  • PATRICK Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast needs an upgrade

  • Edgar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It had complementary breakfast, which pretty good. The location was near several restaurants, but it was near a very busy intersection. I would stay there again.

  • Selase Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good stay

  • Jake Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • dustin Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice hotel, super clean and a great free breakfast. Hot breakfast too. Bacon eggs hasbrowns plus more And a great location

  • Maisha Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Noisy neighbor

  • Eileen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room smelled moist

  • Christian Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    everything

  • Katherine Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel is conveniently located on 29 and it’s clean.

  • CHI Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Enjoy the stay and good location

  • Iris Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, amenities and excellent customer service. Comfortable room. Mr. Q, Clerk was very professional and helpful. His service stood out!

  • Kimberly Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room and lobby were clean and tidy. Definitely need updates in the room. Bubbling old wallpaper, old carpet, bed frame material sagging and torn. Bed was comfortable. Nice love seat to sit on. Bathroom very clean and updated. Staff was very pleasant and welcoming. Breakfast area was not kept clean and food was cold at 8:30am. Decent variety of foods. Easy free parking. Ice machine not working on our floor. Overall good and comfortable for the price. Also had everything you need in the bathroom. Dove soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner and body wash in multi use pump bottles. Not small samples. Also room was cleaned and bed made every day which never seems to happen in hotels anymore!

  • Yoonji Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We booked two rooms for two nights. We were given rooms on the second floor, which is a level below the lobby level (3rd). Both rooms had windows but perhaps due to proximity to the ground level, the room initially smelled slightly like dog and the room felt damp. Rust on nickel finish surfaces and moldy spots on the wall are another sign of moisture in the air. A/C filter could use cleaning. In one room, we had a fire detector go off around 5 am probably due to low battery. The technician came and removed it all together. Breakfast started at 7 am, FYI.

  • Haywood Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel

  • Erica Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The location is good. No bar even though it is advertised. Pool area was dark and damp and the small fitness room was a sauna it was so hot. Rooms were fine for our one night stay.

  • Darrell Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was ok. Microwave kept blowing out the fuse.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Terrible, never again. I reserved a room for my son to spend a night before UVA open house and payed for it. When my son arrived to the hotel he was informed that he is not allowed to check in because he is 18 (below 21 years old). The reservation was not refundable, so I lost the money I paid. I was abroad at the moment. It took me half of an hour of long distance calling in the middle of a night (because of time difference) to find a hotel in the area for my son. It turned out to be Double Tree by Hilton, thank you Hilton. From now on I will try to avoid Holiday Inns in my travel. It is my policy to avoid hotels with stupid policies. You can cancel my IHG membership. If someone decides to start a class action law suite against IHG for discrimination of certain group of customers I will be glad to join it to make you guys bleed money and think twice before creating stupid medeival policies. Farewell IHG, I hope never see you again.

  • Jiwon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    nice staff

  • Sabra Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Desk lady Theresa was a joy!

  • Mark Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was nice, bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. The ice machine in the 7th floor was broken my entire trip. Also had to be at the job site by 6am so we never got to eat from the breakfast. Would be nice if they buy out some fruit or pastries for us to grab on the way out in the morning.

  • Nejat Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • Eric Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay!!

  • Katie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice for the price

  • Hernando Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Kind staff

  • Vanessa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great experience for first time visit to the area.

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly service. Very clean. Close to good restaurants and shopping.

  • Jenifer Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Would 100% stay here again!

  • Delores Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front Desk staff was amazing, helped me out when I was experiencing very bad cramps symptoms from hydration!

  • Donna Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

  • Ellen Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel w spacious and also l clean only suggestion is t

  • Shenell Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoyed my stay here and the staff was very pleasant and helpful!

  • Christian Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I find chinches in room

  • Toomsin Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was close to midnight when I checked in and it was only for one night so I didn’t request a change of room. In short, I won’t be staying here again when I visit Cville.

  • carolina Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I would stay here again if we are going to an event at UVA

  • Bonnie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Exactly what we needed for a quick trip to Charlottesville.

  • LOC Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Manager Mas Cassie distespected and embarrasswd her asst manager. The asst manager approved and told me one thing and the manager did not honor what was said to me.

  • Michelle Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Barry Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location to events at arenas. Very clean conditions and friendly staff

  • Gerard Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    In the room.

  • JULIE Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel for one night ! Breakfast was really nice, many selections!

  • Susan Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great job

  • Scott Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice clean rooms. Good rates.

  • JIN May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean room. Friendly staffs

  • Amy May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was extremely friendly and they did a great job hosting us for graduation weekend.

  • Katie May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    All was nice and clean. Would definitely recommend.

  • Monica May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very comfortable. We had a lovely stay.

  • Adrienne May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Reception staff was friendly, professional, & courteous. Property was clean & well maintained. I would visit again & recommend to family/friends.

  • Anne May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location; great staff

  • Thomas May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was great, other than the fact that they kept a hold on my credit card for a month before finally running the $10.50 incidentals and releasing the hold making the rest of my money available again.

  • Lisa May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We required a walk in shower, so it was a little disconcerting that there were no grab bars in the shower, as being unsteady on my feet I risk falling in a slippery shower with nowhere to grab.

  • Karen May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    When I booked the property it stated that there was a restaurant on site and I paid for two made to order breakfasts. The on site restaurant is closed and a continental breakfast was offered to all patrons so I feel cheated for paying for made to order breakfast.

  • Marilyn May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff

  • david May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Coffee was very good, breakfast was good, not great.

  • Christopher May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    easy and convenient

  • Justin May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Stayed here for two days for graduation. Good experience

  • Adrienne May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice can’t go wrong

  • Sreevalli May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Reception staff were very nice. Beds are ok. Bathrooms are bad. There is plumbing problem in the room i got. First the toilet was not flushing. They fixed it after i reported it. Next day morning the drain was too slow in the bath tub.

  • Timothy May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    On checkin staff were super friendly. Room was good it had i couple of bits of trash left on the floor but overall very goid hotel

  • Robert May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice people and loved the indoor pool.

  • Colleen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The only things we didn’t like were two staff members were rude, one to my adult daughter and the other to my husband. Everyone else was great.

  • Ramachandran Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Such a pleasure to stay at this Holiday Inn

  • Erica Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was great after a last minute stay. Room was very clean and the floor was quiet. The only issue was the bathtub didn’t drain the water despite the open valve. Beds were comfortable.

  • Jennifer Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it breakfast was awesome

  • Gabrielle Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the room. My only complaint was that the drainage in the sink was very slow. Other than that I was pleased!

  • Christie Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean. Nice staff when checking in.

  • Brian Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I understand not expecting a rush of folks on a random Tuesday, but to put us in an uncleaned room was a…unique experience. Thankfully we were moved when I told them about this but our new room still had trash in plain sight under the fridge. I thought Ill take what I can get. The hallway leading to our room also smelled like straight up toilets. I chalked it up to the numerous cleaning carts laying around during the day but it persisted into the evening. Other than these inconveniences, it worked for what we needed. The beds weren’t great but they worked, the bathroom was clean, and the ac worked. Thats more than some places can say. Its also in a great location, which honestly is the real reason we chose the place. You can walk to an outdoor mall, several restaurants and coffee shops, and its walking distance to JPJ arena (shout out Billy Strings). This certainly isnt the worst place Ive ever stayed at but honestly its the worst Holiday Inn I've been too. Overall, it wasnt the best stay Ive ever had, and Im likely to shop around for our next Cville trip, but it was fine. Just fine. Nothing more, and almost a little less.

  • Martha Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk was awesome! Great bed. Great nights sleep!

  • John Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bar & Restaurant are closed and have been for some time

  • Ellen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The Holiday Inn was quite clean. We wanted basic, clean accommodations for 1 night. Appointment at UVA the next morning. This hotel .fit the billl. Front desk employee was friehndlyand helpful

  • Whitney Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The front desk staff were so kind and welcoming. The room was in great shape, comfy bed and all the amenities I needed for a quick over night in Charlotesville. Quite quiet as well even with the proximity to busy roads.

  • Catherine Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful service. The front desk people were welcoming and made check in easy. Clean and comfortable rooms.

  • James Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was fine

  • KD Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was perfect.

  • Nicole Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean room, comfortable bed and pillows. Front desk staff was very efficient and friendly, hotel was quiet at night.

  • Terri Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Check in was easy. Front desk personnel, Gloria, was very friendly and efficient.

  • Clint Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I was pleasantly surprised how well the hotel is after the renovations. I had a very nice stay

  • Puneet Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room reeked of pets and probably urine on the carpet. I requested for another room, the staff said they are fully booked. They did not seem interested at all and just kept us waiting at the front desk for 10min while attending phone calls. It was hard to breathe and the kids had to take allergy medication. Never coming back here.

  • Timothy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Checkin was slow but everything else was great. Turning rooms over too slow to have them ready FOR 3PM checkin. Long lines due to concert at JPJ.

  • Paul Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    We arrived on Friday for the weekend - TV in the room would not work; they did come and fix it. Website says there is a restaurant and bar onsite - NOT! Did not get any housekeeping on Saturday. Called before going out at 4:30pm that we needed housekeeping - dump trash, give us NEW towels and Toilet Paper. Came back from a concert at midnight and housekeeping still hadn't been there. Called Guest Services and complained they finally brought us up 2 towels and a roll of toilet paper. AWFUL Experience will never stay here again.

  • Kaye Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We stayed here after a concert at JPJ Arena. Location was perfect, property was clean and staff was friendly. We’d definitely stay here again.

  • Julie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    One of my favorite hotels to stay at in Charlottesville for the price. Kind staff, great location, CLEAN, QUIET & COMFORTABLE ROOMS. BONUS: They now offer free breakfast instead of the additional cost restaurant!

  • Amanda Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The free breakfast was a let down for sure.

  • Calyah Jan 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It’s very dirty

  • Scott Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The breakfast was not well managed/maintained. Seemed like they threw a mass of food out and then didn’t think they should have to replenish it. Other places, put some out and refill as it gets low; so that the food doesn;t get over cooked, stuck together or soggy. Otherwise, it is a pleasant stay.

  • Erick Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    A bit outdated

  • Susan Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and convenient area. Close to shops and hospital.

  • Benjamin Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    James at the front desk was very nice and very helpful with our stay

  • Timothy Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A fine place to stay for a few nights while we had family at IVA hospital. Clean, comfortable place and service was very friendly.

  • Brandy Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and made our visit for a UVA hospital appointment. Much more pleasant. The beds were super comfy as well! Great experience for the price.

  • David Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Needs updating!

  • Sam Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice hotel. Lobby was nice, the breakfast was nice, and the room size was really good. Very quiet rooms, and a great location.

  • Daryl Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel was nice, but the entrance into the hotel parking lot was scary-especially in the late afternoon rush hour when we arrived. Not in a very walkable location.

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel stay was excellent, enhanced by free breakfast (which was unexpected). Customer service was top-notch. The rooms were very spacious and clean with the necessary amenities for family stay, including dispensers for high quality liquid soap. The only minor issues include low quality toilet paper and some unfixed minor defects (e.g. toilet paper holder). Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.

  • Carly Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Check in was quick and easy, staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included which is nice, although it’s nothing fancy. Hotel is a bit dated, but it was clean. Great location - close to the highway, restaurants, shops, Charlottesville and UVA.

  • Nelly Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The staff was wonderful! Our room was clean and comfortable but it smelled of mold. Difficult to sleep with that smell

  • Keena Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    It was okay and clean. I didn’t like the smell of the room and we had to remove the back of the toilet to flush.

  • Corey Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Convenience

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG is located at 1901 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22901. With a Walk Score of 70, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available