Hoteller i Staunton

We wanted to attend a music festival in Mt. Solon. Since we weren't familiar with the region, we searched for lodging on the internet; most were well-known hotel or motel chains. The Inn at Old Virginia offered a range of choices in room features and a beautiful setting away from traffic and commercial activity. We made the reservation more than three months in advance and didn't think about it again until we arrived on a rainy Friday evening. As we drove up the driveway to the Inn we were impressed by the carefully maintained and landscaped grounds. It would be easy to go overboard with flowers and shrubbery, but the grounds are neat and in keeping with the simple elegance of this beautiful Inn. Ms. Carter greeted us, asked about our itinerary, gave us good advice about dining options in Staunton which suited our schedule and provided directions to the venue in Mt. Solon. Then we were escorted to our room. It was larger and more beautiful than shown in pictures on the website (no wide angle lens trickery). As we unpacked we enjoyed the view. Across a field we watched a dozen cattle trot along a hilltop. What a wonderful surprise and contrast in comparison to the usual hotel room view of a parking lot or interstate highway. The Saturday and Sunday breakfasts were excellent and served in a charming glass atrium at the back of the main house. The atrium is not the typical tinted glass solarium such as you might see added to a restaurant. It is a large, beautiful structure which you might find advertised in the Architectural Digest. What a pleasure to have breakfast in that room on a rainy (yes, all day) morning - a feeling of being outdoors without getting drenched! Our weekend of music and outdoor activity was a great experience, made even better when we returned to the comfort of the Inn and the opportunity to soak in our steamy whirlpool bath. I'm ready to make our reservation for next year, even before knowing the list of performers at next year's music festival.