The Clifton

Beautifully renovated historic home that welcomes you from the moment you drive in. The property is vast and the immediate grounds are very well maintained with many activities to interest all-pool, hiking trails, and croquet. The public spaces androoms are well put together while maintaining their historic integrity. Grab a crab cocktail at the in-house bar and have dinner in any of the well appointed dining spaces. A great place to stay before/after a visit to Monticello.

Beautifully renovated historic home that welcomes you from the moment you drive in. The property is vast and the immediate grounds are very well maintained with many activities to interest all-pool, hiking trails, and croquet. The public spaces androoms are well put together while maintaining their historic integrity. Grab a crab cocktail at the in-house bar and have dinner in any of the well appointed dining spaces. A great place to stay before/after a visit to Monticello.

Enjoyed the over all facility

Enjoyed the over all facility

Beautiful property. Excellent restaurant. Very comfortable rooms. Friendly service.

Beautiful property. Excellent restaurant. Very comfortable rooms. Friendly service.

Food in restaurant was very good & staff very friendly. The grounds are very pretty. Don't think I would stay rhere again though

Food in restaurant was very good & staff very friendly. The grounds are very pretty. Don't think I would stay rhere again though

Just an enchanting place to stay! Beautiful grounds and rooms. If you are in the area the Clifton is a “must stay”!

Just an enchanting place to stay! Beautiful grounds and rooms. If you are in the area the Clifton is a “must stay”!

The property is a 10-minute drive from Monticello, and close to Charlottesville, if you even feel the need to do any sightseeing off the property. On the property, there are trails leading to a small lake and the Rivanna River. The chef is amazing. The two dinners and two breakfasts were superbly prepared. The wine and whiskey lists are extensive. The property is quiet and all the rooms are lovely -from the dining areas (the library dining room was my favorite for dinner and the veranda was delightful for breakfast) to the unique bedrooms. The staff is fantastic. It has been quite awhile since I had my room prepped for the night with a cookie placed on my pillow, while I was having dinner. The best part about The Clifton is that it is dog-friendly. I highly recommend it.

The property is a 10-minute drive from Monticello, and close to Charlottesville, if you even feel the need to do any sightseeing off the property. On the property, there are trails leading to a small lake and the Rivanna River. The chef is amazing. The two dinners and two breakfasts were superbly prepared. The wine and whiskey lists are extensive. The property is quiet and all the rooms are lovely -from the dining areas (the library dining room was my favorite for dinner and the veranda was delightful for breakfast) to the unique bedrooms. The staff is fantastic. It has been quite awhile since I had my room prepped for the night with a cookie placed on my pillow, while I was having dinner. The best part about The Clifton is that it is dog-friendly. I highly recommend it.

I did not check in. When i made a reservation for a certain date, Travelocity substituted a completely random date that i didn't want!

I did not check in. When i made a reservation for a certain date, Travelocity substituted a completely random date that i didn't want!

Absolutely wonderful stay - will return! Beautiful location, beautiful pool, fascinating room. Great location.

Absolutely wonderful stay - will return! Beautiful location, beautiful pool, fascinating room. Great location.

Excellent from rooms, to service, to restaurant. Perfect stay!

Excellent from rooms, to service, to restaurant. Perfect stay!

Amazingly great experience!

Amazingly great experience!

Good somewhat disappointed I it is not what it used to be; needs better attention to dining quality and decor entry it could upgrade the dining quality and make a great deal more money

Good somewhat disappointed I it is not what it used to be; needs better attention to dining quality and decor entry it could upgrade the dining quality and make a great deal more money

Impeccable grounds and rooms. However the service at dinner was lacking,

Impeccable grounds and rooms. However the service at dinner was lacking,

The staff were very professional and helpful and the rooms and grounds were fantastic.

The staff were very professional and helpful and the rooms and grounds were fantastic.

The Clifton inn is a very special and beautiful resort near Charlottesville, yet in a secluded location. The landscaping and flowers are just beautiful. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The dinner was gourmet! And the accommodations, pool, and amenities are wonderful. We heartedly recommend this resort.

The Clifton inn is a very special and beautiful resort near Charlottesville, yet in a secluded location. The landscaping and flowers are just beautiful. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The dinner was gourmet! And the accommodations, pool, and amenities are wonderful. We heartedly recommend this resort.

We loved our stay at the Clifton! The property was beautiful, the room clean, updated, and luxurious, the food delicious, and the staff friendly, helpful, and attentive. We will definitely be returning for another stay!

We loved our stay at the Clifton! The property was beautiful, the room clean, updated, and luxurious, the food delicious, and the staff friendly, helpful, and attentive. We will definitely be returning for another stay!

The service here is impeccable and the design is beautiful. I ate dinner on the veranda, and the food was excellent. I was traveling for business so I didn't get to experience the pool area, but it looked very inviting. I would absolutely stay again, especially if I can bring my husband for a winery weekend.

The service here is impeccable and the design is beautiful. I ate dinner on the veranda, and the food was excellent. I was traveling for business so I didn't get to experience the pool area, but it looked very inviting. I would absolutely stay again, especially if I can bring my husband for a winery weekend.

Room in the farmhouse Food Dining on the veranda——-beautiful views and setting

Room in the farmhouse Food Dining on the veranda——-beautiful views and setting

The service and grounds are just beautiful. We loved the location too. We ate several meals at the restaurant which were mediocre. This hotel is very dog friendly, which was totally delightful for our canine companion.

The service and grounds are just beautiful. We loved the location too. We ate several meals at the restaurant which were mediocre. This hotel is very dog friendly, which was totally delightful for our canine companion.

Such a gorgeous property and place! Hoping to come back soon!

Such a gorgeous property and place! Hoping to come back soon!

Beautiful property, great service. Food is excellent and the decor is lovely. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be back.

Beautiful property, great service. Food is excellent and the decor is lovely. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be back.

Dinner was good. Soup needs more acid, salt and pepper, but the mains were very good.

Dinner was good. Soup needs more acid, salt and pepper, but the mains were very good.

The room and property was excellent, but the meal was very disappointing. Portions were tiny (especially for the price) and not up to standards of the past of the Clifton Inn.

The room and property was excellent, but the meal was very disappointing. Portions were tiny (especially for the price) and not up to standards of the past of the Clifton Inn.

Comfortable, quiet, elegant, in a country inn sort of way - quaint, convenient and very country while providing 5 star meals and dinner settings in a picturesque rural setting.

Comfortable, quiet, elegant, in a country inn sort of way - quaint, convenient and very country while providing 5 star meals and dinner settings in a picturesque rural setting.

LOVED our stay here, wonderful for a couples weekend away. Everything was perfect!

LOVED our stay here, wonderful for a couples weekend away. Everything was perfect!

We stayed only one night so it's hard to fully evaluate the service, but overall we enjoyed our stay.The continental breakfast was so-so, yogurt parfait and a couple of muffins. We stayed in one of the garden rooms, which would have been great in a warmer season. The garden rooms are split level duplexes and we were on the lower level. This was a double-edged sword. The lower level had the better view from the private patio but we could hear the folks in the upper level walking across our ceiling. The a/c/heater was very noisy. I was surprised at this because it was one of the newer mini-split systems that are usually pretty quite. The only other thing that I would down check it for, and this is very minor, would be the lack of space for hanging clothes if you are going to be there more than a night or two. Probably won't go back to that area again, but I would stay in the Clifton if I did.

We stayed only one night so it's hard to fully evaluate the service, but overall we enjoyed our stay.The continental breakfast was so-so, yogurt parfait and a couple of muffins. We stayed in one of the garden rooms, which would have been great in a warmer season. The garden rooms are split level duplexes and we were on the lower level. This was a double-edged sword. The lower level had the better view from the private patio but we could hear the folks in the upper level walking across our ceiling. The a/c/heater was very noisy. I was surprised at this because it was one of the newer mini-split systems that are usually pretty quite. The only other thing that I would down check it for, and this is very minor, would be the lack of space for hanging clothes if you are going to be there more than a night or two. Probably won't go back to that area again, but I would stay in the Clifton if I did.

We loved the Clifton overall. The staff is friendly, helpful and eager to go out of their way to make guest's stay wonderful. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast and found the food exceptional. Our room, room 6, however, was right above the kitchen and we heard a tremendous amount of banging, doors closing and voices until after 11pm and beginning before 6am. As the hotel was not full, we were very surprised they would choose to put guests in this room when there were many other options available. Also, our shower ran extremely hot, so hot we were not able to stand under it. When we asked to have it fixed, the person told us how to monkey with the handle to get a bearable temperature, information we would have appreciated when we checked in. While the staff is accommodating, whoever does room assignments needs to rethink using this room when others are available. My son and I were on a college tour and looked forward to sleeping past 6am, something that was not possible due to the continuous noise. This detracted from our stay.

We loved the Clifton overall. The staff is friendly, helpful and eager to go out of their way to make guest's stay wonderful. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast and found the food exceptional. Our room, room 6, however, was right above the kitchen and we heard a tremendous amount of banging, doors closing and voices until after 11pm and beginning before 6am. As the hotel was not full, we were very surprised they would choose to put guests in this room when there were many other options available. Also, our shower ran extremely hot, so hot we were not able to stand under it. When we asked to have it fixed, the person told us how to monkey with the handle to get a bearable temperature, information we would have appreciated when we checked in. While the staff is accommodating, whoever does room assignments needs to rethink using this room when others are available. My son and I were on a college tour and looked forward to sleeping past 6am, something that was not possible due to the continuous noise. This detracted from our stay.

This charming hotel was situated outside of Charlottesville, super beautiful lawn with a chef’s garden, easy walking trail to the adjacent lake, and a pool with a hot tub. I really enjoyed staying here. The staff was very helpful. I was solo, but this would be ideal for a couple’s get away. They also have a hall, where I think they host weddings. Check it out!!

This charming hotel was situated outside of Charlottesville, super beautiful lawn with a chef’s garden, easy walking trail to the adjacent lake, and a pool with a hot tub. I really enjoyed staying here. The staff was very helpful. I was solo, but this would be ideal for a couple’s get away. They also have a hall, where I think they host weddings. Check it out!!

Everything and everyone is outstanding. Staff is very helpful. Beautiful place and very relaxing!

Everything and everyone is outstanding. Staff is very helpful. Beautiful place and very relaxing!

Our stay was wonderful. The Clifton and all of its surroundings were beautiful. I wish we had more time to stay.

Our stay was wonderful. The Clifton and all of its surroundings were beautiful. I wish we had more time to stay.

Beautiful grounds with a lake, trail, amazing pool and fabulous food. A perfect place for a short get away and to escape technology and enjoy the serenity.

Beautiful grounds with a lake, trail, amazing pool and fabulous food. A perfect place for a short get away and to escape technology and enjoy the serenity.

In the stunning library. Included continental Breakfast just lovely on the terrace . Beautiful grounds and easy parking a plus

In the stunning library. Included continental Breakfast just lovely on the terrace . Beautiful grounds and easy parking a plus

Family reunion - loved the pool- amazing!!! Breakfast is included if all carbs work for you— would have preferred some eggs😍 rooms have either what seemed to be a closet, OR dressers- ok for 1 or 2 nights - would be more comfortable for longer stays with any storage space

Family reunion - loved the pool- amazing!!! Breakfast is included if all carbs work for you— would have preferred some eggs😍 rooms have either what seemed to be a closet, OR dressers- ok for 1 or 2 nights - would be more comfortable for longer stays with any storage space

Instead of charging a 10% fee for a late cancellation as was shown on my itinerary, the hotel charged me for the entire cost. Wouldn't recommend or stay here!

Instead of charging a 10% fee for a late cancellation as was shown on my itinerary, the hotel charged me for the entire cost. Wouldn't recommend or stay here!

Historic inn with modern amenities in a lovely location for visiting Monticello, Montpelier and Virginia wineries. Restaurant is great. Loved it!

Historic inn with modern amenities in a lovely location for visiting Monticello, Montpelier and Virginia wineries. Restaurant is great. Loved it!

We went for an anniversary weekend. Folks were very nice and friendly. Would recommend the place to others. Restaurant was good, although we had a limited menu due to its being restaurant week. We’d definitely return.

We went for an anniversary weekend. Folks were very nice and friendly. Would recommend the place to others. Restaurant was good, although we had a limited menu due to its being restaurant week. We’d definitely return.

A wonderful liiitle place with much charm. Stayed in lake room suite and would recommend. Only changes needed are to provide both firm and soft pillow options,

A wonderful liiitle place with much charm. Stayed in lake room suite and would recommend. Only changes needed are to provide both firm and soft pillow options,

The hotel is gorgeous and the food/drink was fabulous. A very nice boutique hotel in the woods. Quiet and beautiful. Fantastic, helpful staff.

The hotel is gorgeous and the food/drink was fabulous. A very nice boutique hotel in the woods. Quiet and beautiful. Fantastic, helpful staff.

So - how about a small tweak, that involves two eggs, some fruit salad, separate yoghurt if they want, butter and toast. Pastries optional. That will complete this.great Inn.

So - how about a small tweak, that involves two eggs, some fruit salad, separate yoghurt if they want, butter and toast. Pastries optional. That will complete this.great Inn.

We stayed in a top floor room of the main house and it was so charming and comfortable. The Clifton Inn will become our go-to place to stay!

We stayed in a top floor room of the main house and it was so charming and comfortable. The Clifton Inn will become our go-to place to stay!

Drove 2 hours to stay at hotel with fine dining. They didn't tell us that the restaurant was only open on weekends. We had to go without dinner since there was no other food in the whole place. So upset.

Drove 2 hours to stay at hotel with fine dining. They didn't tell us that the restaurant was only open on weekends. We had to go without dinner since there was no other food in the whole place. So upset.

We enjoyed four fantastic nights at the Clifton Inn. The suite was spacious and definitely had character, the staff was absolutely wonderful, and breakfast was delicious. We're planning to make this an annual outing and can't wait to return

We enjoyed four fantastic nights at the Clifton Inn. The suite was spacious and definitely had character, the staff was absolutely wonderful, and breakfast was delicious. We're planning to make this an annual outing and can't wait to return

Such a fantastic establishment to take you back to a different style of residence. We were so very fortunate to have visited during an incredible upgrade moment, we graciously accepted. The customer service, quality of food and unique transformation made this a memorable trip. Located just outside the density of downtown but just a short trip to be at the historic downtown mall. If you visit, take your time, use the amenities, and kick your feet up here.

Such a fantastic establishment to take you back to a different style of residence. We were so very fortunate to have visited during an incredible upgrade moment, we graciously accepted. The customer service, quality of food and unique transformation made this a memorable trip. Located just outside the density of downtown but just a short trip to be at the historic downtown mall. If you visit, take your time, use the amenities, and kick your feet up here.

The house is beautiful and peaceful.dont miss the complementary tea and treats at 3:30 o everyday!!

The house is beautiful and peaceful.dont miss the complementary tea and treats at 3:30 o everyday!!

Breakfast included: They give you a plate of food consisting of yogurt parfait and 3 tiny pastries exactly the same all 3 mornings. If you want eggs or oatmeal, they charge $12 - $15. The management (particularly the G.M.) was not very friendly at all and lacked any trace of Southern hospitality. But what really infuriated me was that after our last breakfast my husband asked me to check over our room bill with the woman at the front desk to see if we owe anything. I was standing right in front of her and just about to open my mouth and tell her we needed to check out. She COMPLETELY ignored me and looked over and past me and engaged with my husband instead, who had already sat down at a chair in the waiting area. I’m an Asian and my husband is a Caucasian. She started asking him where we’re headed today, etc. Wow! I stood there for a minute, flabbergasted and fuming, and told my husband, who was responding to her questions without realizing what had just happened, that I’d wait outside, and then I walked out. SO RUDE!!!! I’ll never stay here again and I DO NOT recommend it to other others!!

Breakfast included: They give you a plate of food consisting of yogurt parfait and 3 tiny pastries exactly the same all 3 mornings. If you want eggs or oatmeal, they charge $12 - $15. The management (particularly the G.M.) was not very friendly at all and lacked any trace of Southern hospitality. But what really infuriated me was that after our last breakfast my husband asked me to check over our room bill with the woman at the front desk to see if we owe anything. I was standing right in front of her and just about to open my mouth and tell her we needed to check out. She COMPLETELY ignored me and looked over and past me and engaged with my husband instead, who had already sat down at a chair in the waiting area. I’m an Asian and my husband is a Caucasian. She started asking him where we’re headed today, etc. Wow! I stood there for a minute, flabbergasted and fuming, and told my husband, who was responding to her questions without realizing what had just happened, that I’d wait outside, and then I walked out. SO RUDE!!!! I’ll never stay here again and I DO NOT recommend it to other others!!

Great service from a wonderful staff.

Great service from a wonderful staff.

Our check in experience was a bit clumsy -- they didn't seem to have our reservation but fortunately that was not a problem. I'd suggest you confirm reservations by calling the Inn. Beyond that we had a great experience -- friendly staff, personal tour of the facility, comfortable accommodations.

Our check in experience was a bit clumsy -- they didn't seem to have our reservation but fortunately that was not a problem. I'd suggest you confirm reservations by calling the Inn. Beyond that we had a great experience -- friendly staff, personal tour of the facility, comfortable accommodations.

The inn is stunning when you drive up. The grounds are lovely and it's an active place with weddings on weekends. My only disappointment was my room was in a farmhouse a short drive away. The place was very nice but I had to drive to do anything at the main inn. I would stay again when I don't have to get up for work.

The inn is stunning when you drive up. The grounds are lovely and it's an active place with weddings on weekends. My only disappointment was my room was in a farmhouse a short drive away. The place was very nice but I had to drive to do anything at the main inn. I would stay again when I don't have to get up for work.

Beautiful setting and buildings in every way. Older buildings and rooms pose some issues, though - uneven floors making walking an adventure and no shelf in bathroom near the sink for any toiletries makes everything inconvenient. Staying in the house 1/4 mile from main house meant fighting school traffic right across the road in the morning to get to breakfast. Make sure you stay on the main grounds!

Beautiful setting and buildings in every way. Older buildings and rooms pose some issues, though - uneven floors making walking an adventure and no shelf in bathroom near the sink for any toiletries makes everything inconvenient. Staying in the house 1/4 mile from main house meant fighting school traffic right across the road in the morning to get to breakfast. Make sure you stay on the main grounds!

Quiet elegance. Afternoon tea. Great location near Monticello. Sophisticated dinning. What's not to like? I loved it and would go back in a heart beat.

Quiet elegance. Afternoon tea. Great location near Monticello. Sophisticated dinning. What's not to like? I loved it and would go back in a heart beat.