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    4.3 (29 reviews)
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    Most of these reviews are over a decade old. The hotel reopened in August 2026 after a $12 million remodel. It's perfect. The rooms are spacious. The beds are amazing. The details are spot on. They have an over size ice bucket with their logo in the room and the mini fridge has a retro vibe. Also, it works and doesn't need to be defrosted. The roof is designed to look like a mountain range. Built in 1959, it's my understanding that it's now a historic landmark. There is a historic wooden louvered door outside the more secure modern door. They care. This is small and they want you to be happy. Also, you know how there are creepy old buildings that make you feel ick walking in? This is the opposite of that. You walk in and can feel the love coming off the walls of this place. And I haven't even talked about the price, which is amazing, or the fact that the pool has an old travel camper as a snack bar. The map is even period detailed. Despite older pipes, it even has good water pressure. The pizza place next door (NY style) is even really good, as a bonus. Saying they nailed it with this renovation is the mildest way to put it accurately. You will not regret staying here.

    We had a great stay! The place was very clean and had everything we needed during our visit. Check in and out was very seamless and the man at the front desk was very nice. They forgot the rose pedals that I requested but it wasn't a big deal and they gave me a refund with no questions asked. Very reasonably priced, would highly recommend!

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    John L.

    I was recommended this place by a local friend; I asked for his recommendations for an inexpensive, reliable and clean motel/hotel in the general area. That was four years ago and when I find myself in Roanoke, I'm always at the Colony house. There's more of a local/family owned feel, and they really care about their customers. It has the feel of the older motor lodge from the 60's but it's been renovated and kept up. The cost is a bargain as compared to the more expensive chains and I trust this place a lot more than a super 6 or the other lower priced chains. The included continental breakfast is a little lacking, but that's ok. I don't stay there for the breakfast. The customer service is old fashioned and I like it; from a forgotten time.

    Candace B.

    Really cool place to stay very old school motor lodge. Super clean and staff was very friendly the rooms were cheap and huge. The rooms even have mini fridge and microwave which you never see in any chain hotel rooms. There are some older ladies that live here they have a line of Cadillacs outside; hate we did not get to meet them only stayed one night. If you are looking for a cool retro place to stay I would highly recommend this I enjoy these places way better than any chain hotel! If we are ever in Roanoke again will be back!

    Kelly D.

    Charming motel. Well maintained. Family owned locally since 1957. Very friendly staff. Great price. Wifi.

    nice big walkway leads into a nice big room

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    Awesome place to stay, really enjoyed our stay!! Everyone was really nice and helpful. Wait until the word gets out about this little gem!!

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