A Wedding at Nesselrod on the New: A Beautiful Day Marred by Broken Promises…read moreWeddings are meant to be magical and stress-free. When we began planning ours, we envisioned an intimate micro-wedding with about 50 guests on a crisp November day. We chose Nesselrod on the New, under new ownership, for its rustic charm. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful experience was marred by disorganization, broken promises, and unprofessional behavior. When we first toured the venue in July, Brittany, the new owner, promised the barn would be fully enclosed with permanent walls and heated floors by our wedding date. She also offered to decorate based on a Pinterest board I sent. However, early signs of disorganization appeared: Brittany gave different price quotes, delayed the contract (which still had the previous owner's information), and needed multiple reminders on details we had already discussed. The major issue arose two weeks before the wedding when Brittany casually texted us that the barn walls would not be built; instead, she would hang cream-colored tarps. A week before the wedding, she added that the heated floors might not work either. At that point, with guests' travel already arranged, it was too late to cancel. The night before our wedding, while we were in the middle of a special family dinner, Brittany sent a picture of the barn with clear plastic stapled up around it. Her accompanying message was, "I like it better without the tarps, brings in more natural light." I responded, "The main thing is to make sure it is warm. It's going to be dark. We want the tarps." Her response? "I'm not going to use them, they cost a lot for one-time use." This was the moment everything came to a head. She had promised tarps. She had promised walls. And now she was choosing, unilaterally, to back out of those commitments the night before the biggest day of our lives. Her tone grew increasingly defensive and dismissive. She claimed she'd gone "above and beyond" for what we had paid, even though she hadn't delivered what was contractually promised. She even said she had sold a car to afford the plastic sheets, which she insisted were superior to the tarps anyway. Her texts continued to get more hostile. When I began crying, my family insisted I cease communication. On the wedding day, Brittany and her husband were still stapling plastic up hours before the ceremony. Our florist arrived to install floral arrangements on the arbor, and Brittany's husband--Joe--helped her while muttering curse words and angrily saying, "Who the f** holds a wedding in November?"*. That is not something a vendor should ever say, let alone at the actual event. Guests had to wear coats indoors because the heated floors were non-functional. Brittany and Joe spent the reception sitting at the edge of the dance floor in casual clothing, scrolling on their phones. They looked completely disinterested and detached--like they were bored employees at a DMV, not hosts of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Two teenage girls--wearing jeans and sweatshirts--wandered through the barn mid-reception holding a small dog. They helped themselves to food, stood around the drink table, and chatted with Brittany like it was a casual get-together. They even let the dog run around the dance floor, posing a tripping hazard while people were dancing. These girls made it into our wedding photos. Let that sink in. After the event, our family stayed behind to help clean up. We had been told that we only needed to remove the trash and that the venue staff would take care of the rest. However, someone had apparently gotten sick in the bathroom--and rather than quietly taking care of it as a venue host should, Brittany confronted my family and asked indignantly, "Who is going to clean the bathroom?!" My father and daughter-in-law ended up cleaning the mess in their wedding clothes. As our family packed up the decorations, Brittany casually suggested they leave them for her to use. She also wanted to keep the extra plates, cups, silverware, and food. It felt exploitative and incredibly presumptuous. At this point, our family was so done with the situation that they only left behind a box of crackers--which Brittany said she could use to feed her chickens. Brittany may be new to owning a venue, but there's no excuse for this level of disorganization, broken promises, and rudeness. What was most disappointing wasn't just that things didn't go as promised--it was the lack of professionalism, the gaslighting, and the hostile tone she took when we asked her to follow through on basic commitments. Our wedding ended up beautiful because of our loved ones and in spite of Nesselrod. Brittany's behavior added unnecessary stress to what should have been a joyful occasion. If you're considering Nesselrod on the New for your event, I strongly urge you to reconsider. A pretty venue is meaningless without professionalism and trustworthiness behind it.

Great service, incredible property, and wonderful rooms!…read more My partner and I loved staying at this charming cozy inn. Our room, the Lily of the Valley, was clean, spacious, adorably decorated and exceedingly comfortable to stay in. We loved the wallpaper, elaborate seating, and wooden furniture accents. Most of all we loved the huge bathtub surrounded by gorgeous green tile. The inn keeper, Jeff, offered a delicious home-made breakfast in the morning and was a joy to talk with! Are you tired of staying at hotels that nickel-and-dime you and don't care about your comfort? Ditch the hotels and stay at Nesselrod of the New, you won't regret it!

The inn is a large, gorgeous, and meticulously clean Victorian-style home. A combination of…read moreantiques, dolls made by Linda Salyers in her workshop behind the inn, Amish quilts, and French country- and Victorian-style furnishings fill the parlor, the bedrooms, the kitchen, the dining room, and the upstairs sitting room. Even the recently remodeled bathrooms are decorated down to last detail and include soap, toiletries, and towels. But don't let the classic décor fool you, the inn also boasts complimentary Wi-Fi and some of the rooms have flat-screen televisions. Each stay includes complimentary snacks in each bedroom, non-alcoholic beverages available from the kitchen refrigerator, coffee, tea, and a wonderful breakfast made by Linda Salyers every morning. My breakfast consisted of a bottomless coffee cup, orange juice, French toast made with fresh apples in a casserole dish (think homemade apple pie with thick bread instead of crust!) and a wonderful breakfast quiche. If you find yourself headed to or through the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area of Virginia, the Ivycrest Inn Bed and Breakfast is a must-stay property.

Shannon and Jason went above and beyond for my husband and I…read more We stayed at the Oaks Victorian Inn for our anniversary and we felt so pampered. Everything is beautiful and spotless. Jason and Shannon are so kind and they truly thought of everything to make our stay special. Jason is a true barista, which is wonderful because we really, really love coffee. Shannon has really brought the history of the house to life and I loved learning about the family who first built it and lived there. The house is beautiful, the rooms are lovely, the food is yummy, the hosts are delightful. What more could you ask for? I will be telling everyone about this place. It was such a lovely time spent there. Thank you so much to Shannon and Jason.

We arrived at the Oaks and were quickly greeted upon arrival by the innkeepers, Shannon and Jason,…read moretwo lovely people. They went out of their way to not only take our bags but give us a complete tour of the inn, to include its history. They provided us with a complimentary drink and were ever the most gracious hosts. The smell of the morning breakfast was so enticing that we could hardly wait to indulge. Homemade scones, fruit, granola, bacon, etc... wonderfully presented. I highly recommend this inn for your getaway. You won't be disappointed and Shannon and Jason truly will make it a memorable experience.

Very nice property for meetings and rooms. Bar and restaurant decent. TV/Cable surprisingly…read moredeficient and outdated. Hokie parent for life but expecting more.

VT Inn is a great find and I am hesitant to expose this gem!…read more If you are looking for a place to stay this isn't your typical hotel and has all the loved Blacksburg charm - VT Inn is your spot. It is a perfect B&B just off campus and a couple blocks from downtown. We were there on an off weekend and had the entire house to ourselves. Eric, the inn keeper, is great - on arrival he showed us the house amenities and gave us a full tour. He asked what time we would like breakfast each morning and over our two night stay were treated to made to order omeletsand stuffed strawberry french toast. Both meals were supplemented with some wonderful baked goods made Eric's mom! There is something great about waking up in a comfortable bed in a place that feels like home to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast - this is just an all around winner for me! The only item that I saw as an issue and it is really more of an FYI - the upper floor of the house shares a single bathroom. The original thought around this B&B is that 10+ who all know each other would rent the house, making sharing a non-issue.

Buyer beware! My wife and I booked Clay Corner Inn several weeks ago so we could visit our daughter…read morefor Parent's Weekend. Less than a week prior, we got an email from Josh saying his reservation company double booked us and he has to cancel our reservation. As out-of-state parents, we had already invested a lot of money for the weekend. He offered some gift cards as compensation. There are no other hotels available anywhere within an hour. We had to cancel everything and take a significant financial hit. A look at the VA Tech Parents page on another social media site shows that we weren't the only family he did this to. In fact, we saw screen shots with the same email and excuses. We saw some terrible responses from Josh to very distraught parents. It's unfortunate. If you have rooms booked there in the future, especially for an important event, I highly recommend you look elsewhere. Definitely do not send cash or use Venmo to pay in advance.

Big scam and ripoff. History of cancelling your reservation and not refunding money. Josh (inn…read moremanager) will lie about family emergency and still not refund any money they collect over Venmo. STAY AWAY! Especially during graduation or homecoming. Terrible BBB reviews and history of defrauding people. Pic of Josh attached.

We wanted to stay close to the Virginia Tech campus, so we chose the Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel…read morelobby was beautiful, spacious, and very welcoming. The staff were friendly, cheerful, and made us feel right at home. The bar was a bit small, but it was still a nice place to relax. Our room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our weekend stay. I would definitely stay at this hotel again the next time we're visiting the Virginia Tech campus

Great service and perfect location. We stayed here while visiting Virginia Tech with our daughter…read more It was super close to the campus and had everything we needed. I was able yo call ahead and ask about an earlier check in. The woman at the front was super friendly and was able to accommodate us. We walked in and waited in the front for about 20 mins, giving enough time for then to have the room ready. They have breakfast and and a bar area, where you can order food and drinks. They have a pool, gym, and plenty of parking. Overall the hotel was clean and seemed updated. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay there again when we're in the area.

Very well maintained hotel. Our room was cleaned by Heather L. It was super clean!…read moreReceptionist was super friendly & polite when we checked in- I believe her name was Missy! Definitely would recommend!

My wife and I stayed here in August 2026 with our miniature poodle. We helped our son move into an…read moreoff-campus apartment in Blacksburg before the start of his third year at Virginia Tech. First, this is a dog-friendly hotel which offers a welcome bag that includes a dog toy and a special tag that says "Pets at Play". Second, it has a great location in Christiansburg near several restaurants, a Starbucks, and Barnes & Noble bookstore. Third, it has the usual Hampton Inn breakfast available from 6am-10am. The only downside was that one of the two elevators was broken which made for a longer wait to go up to the higher floors. Overall, we would stay here again!

We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Holiday Inn in Blacksburg and had a great…read moreexperience. Check-in and check-out were both very easy. Our room was large, with a king bed, pull-out couch, mini-fridge, microwave, and a sink. The location was convenient--right off the exit and just a few miles from Virginia Tech. Breakfast was included and had something for everyone, including pancakes, turkey sausage, eggs, and more. They also offer coffee, hot chocolate, and tea all day, which was a nice bonus. If the rates didn't increase so much during busy times, we'd definitely stay here more often.

As a dedicated IHG frequent stayer member, abandoning my Hilton membership during Covid, this is…read morethe first time I've sadly given one of their properties a 2-star rating. I've now stayed at IHG properties in Dublin (Best), Christiansburg (second runner-up) and now Blacksburg (worst). My room (#520) had issues....the drawers did not open on the combo TV/Dresser...just flat out broken. Rooms do not have a thermostat for the AC unit....it's full blast or completely off with a light switch, the room needs to be fixed up and maintained....sink drained slow near the fridge and the couch had some sort of gummy residue on it. Bed was the least comfortable I've ever encountered, just hard. Down to the two worst situations....the internet connectivity (accessing/defaults/directions) sucked and I was late for meetings a few times due to lack of access. Then a brown roach came crawling in from the hallway into my room in broad daylight. All in all....one of the worst stays yet. Brought up the bug issue to the front desk and the attendant stated he was sorry for the inconvenience. I will be working in this area over the next six months but won't come back to this property. Giving a two star instead of one, as the front desk staff member who checked me in initially was fantastic and the attendant servicing the breakfast crowd was so friendly and kind. IHG needs to address these maintenance issues. Hotel is run down from frequent VA Tech visitor use.