If you understand what you're getting when you book at Darden, and why (at times) you're paying comparable to other hotels further away from campus then you get it. This is an older building, reminiscent of hotels we used to stay in growing up when we were on road trips. The Inn at Darden is on campus, and provides easy access to JPJ and the rest of the campus. We were attending a concert at JPJ and wanted to be able to walk. The room was only for us to sleep in. Getting the breakfast included was an awesome surprise even though we were planning on going somewhere else. We had a queen size bed, that did have television, a fridge, complimentary water, bathtub, everything you could ask for. My wife was worried about the sound of the AC unit kicking on was going to wake her up, so we set the AC on the lowest setting while we were at the concert, when we got back we switched it to fan and were fine for the evening. It was an older building, that has small flaws, but nothing that I wouldn't have expected from an older, student run business. read more

My mother and I stayed there for a wedding at UVA in May. It was basic room with a mini fridge and microwave - the morning buffet was a bonus. Everything was fine besides the initial check in phone call. Here's the shortened version. Check in was 4 PM and the wedding we were attending was also at 4 PM. We called and spoke to lady at the Front Desk requesting an early check in. She was not pleasant. She told us there was no way we could check in early, but told us we could get ready in a locker room. Eventually we spoke to Eric who was incredibly pleasant, understanding, and helpful. And let us know we could check in an hour early to freshen up and dress for the wedding. Eric's customer service was amazing as he was our direct contact the day of our arrival and checked in with us to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you, Eric, for making our stay at the Darden Inn so wonderful. read more

Cute, comfortable inn with a fantastic complimentary breakfast buffet! We booked a room online and the total cost ended up being $82 only! Check in and check out was easy and efficient. The inn is right across from Darden Business school and the historic architecture is beautiful. The bed is comfortable, bathroom is spacey, and the WiFi is fast. Breakfast buffet is served in the Abbot dining room in the business school. It's a well lit, beautiful dining room, definitely adds a lot to the atmosphere. The buffet was better than expected! It's definitely not the typical continental breakfast you'd expect at inns. There were freshly made smoothies, lots of fresh fruits (berries of course!), eggs and proteins, yogurts, pastries, bagels, etc. They also bring you coffee! Would definitely come back just for the breakfast buffet! My only complaints are that the parking lot is confusing to get to by walking from the inn. We couldn't find a clear path and trekked through grass the first time. Some signs would be helpful. The toilet flush was also jammed a couple times. read more

UVA Inn at Darden - Amazing breakfast buffet. - Hotels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We stayed at the Darden Inn on campus and had a delightful stay. It runs about $150 a night but we stayed for two nights at the wedding rate of $120. They had a super delicious sugar cookie waiting for us at check-in. I must admit I stopped by a time or two for another throughout my stay. They also have a host of complimentary items in case you forget a toothbrush or razor for instance. The front desk was also very courteous in assisting with questions about the area and bus route. The housekeeping staff was also great and I loved that they had a commitment to reducing energy use and recycling. Breakfast is included in your stay and is open from 7 to 9 a.m. The maitre'd was very helpful. The buffet breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, bacon cooked to perfect, pork and turkey sausage, a fruit bar, pastry bar and cereal. Also a plus, compostable to go products were also available for the taking. read more

UVA Inn at Darden - Complimentary Breakfast with stay at UVA Inn at Darden! - Hotels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stayed one night here because we went to a concert at the nearby John Paul Jones Arena. Best decision ever! The venue was within easy walking distance, along well-lit streets in the college area. The room was spotless and comfortable. The directions to the parking garage through the building were confusing the first time, but the second time was easy. The bed was very comfortable, with great pillows, and 4 of them! In the morning I enjoyed the little pod coffeemaker. The shower head is a massaging model, and despite my best efforts I could not get it set to anything but "full assault", which was fine for my back but not so much the face. Aside from that, it was a perfect night. The courtyard is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and some fresh air. It's pricey, but that's the area. It was worth it to not have to worry about driving and parking for the show. read more

UVA Inn at Darden - Spotless room with a comfortable bed. - Hotels Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This is right on campus, it's a nice location, check in was super fast and the people working were really nice and welcoming. The parking was quite a bit of a walk to where the rooms are so just a heads up. Once we found the right door to get in ( it was a bit of a process to figure it out) the room itself was nice if a bit tiny/faded. It was clean and neat. The walls however were super thin and we could hear the conversations of the room next to us. As we were only there the one night we didn't complain as it wasn't a big deal. We didn't eat on campus so I can't speak to the pub that's there. My husband asked about a gym/workout room and they said there was an extra charge to use the campus gym. Which we didn't do. There is a breakfast included and while it was a bit of a walk to get there ( I'm sensing a theme?) the breakfast was in a really nice dining room and the staff working were lovely and attentive. The food was great and definitely made the room worth it. Overall not the best, not the worst. If you know what your getting it's a decent place to crash one night when your on a budget. read more

I really like this charming little hotel in the grounds of the UVA business school. It's great just to walk around the grounds and take pictures. The price is great. The hotel comes with free wifi, parking, and cold breakfast and snacks. The rooms have a fridge, microwave, and safe. There is also a gym, restaurant, game room, and free laundry service. There was also an umbrella for use. It's a quiet hotel, so you won't hear your neighbors. Everything was clean and looked pretty new. The staff was really nice as well. The only negatives were that the room is a little small. The bed felt like it took up the entire room. Also, the layout is a little confusing. To get to the outside from the room required going through many doors. It's easy to get lost in the beginning. The lobby/front desk is also not in the same building as the rooms, so you have to go outside to get there. It's a great hotel for a relaxing weekend trip in the country. read more

We booked a room through a third party site looking for somewhere somewhat close to downtown for a reasonable price. We were surprised to realize we were literally staying on campus - on the upside you get complementary breakfast in a nice dining hall, on the downside parking and breakfast require a far walk from the rooms and the gym requires extra work for a pass (not just your typical room key access). The staff was friendly at check in and brochures are available for local attractions. They offer complementary cookies (not worth the calories) and coffee (usually empty). With our room we got complementary breakfast which was very nice - they offered a full array of hot and cold items for all your taste buds. Watch out if you provide your email address at reservation you'll be bombarded with emails - it doesn't just stop with asking about your stay. I believe I got close 5 in one week which needless to say was very annoying and unnecessary. read more

My husband and I stayed here for one night during the week. The cherry trees were in bloom so the outside of the inn was lovely. We were pleased with a quick and friendly check in process. The room was a little "old fashion" style wise but clean and comfortable. A big plus is that it is an easy walk to the John Paul Jones arena so if you are attending an event there this is the place to stay! Some people complained about the parking - while it is in a garage next to the hotel - it was a short easy walk to our room. We would stay again! read more

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The Girl and I decided to drive down to C'Ville for a one night weekend trip from DC. Lots of choices to stay at, but since this was a bit of a last minute thing, everything was a little expensive downtown. So, we decided to expand our search a little, and found this little gem of a hotel just outside of the central part of town. Inn at Darden is run by UVA, and is an excellent option for anyone in town visiting campus. Seems to be host to a lot of conferences too. Not walkable to much in town, but it's a cheap Uber ride, and there is a shuttle (you have to transfer to get downtown though). The room was not the biggest I've ever stayed in, and it was somewhat dated as far as amenities and fittings go, but it was comfortable. Inn at Darden is certainly not the fanciest hotel, nor the most convenient to anything but certain areas of campus. But, it's a solid, solid deal for the area, and I would certainly stay again if I was planning on spending plenty of time outside the hotel seeing the sights. Pros: +Comfortable rooms +Good prices for the area +Central to the north side of UVA +Wonderfully friendly desk staff Cons: -Though the rooms are comfortable, they are rather dated and on the small side -Not very convenient to downtown -Parking situation read more

Not sure why this isn't at least 4.5 stars. Super friendly, super clean, modern, great value. Located on a beautiful high class college campus. Other posters complained about the parking, but it's not that bad. Secure parking garage a 5 minute walk across a college campus. Secure and under cover. Better than most hotels. Rooms are not huge, but plenty big for sleeping. Rooms decorated in Virginia style, not cookie cutter like a flagged hotel. I would stay again in a heartbeat and recommend to anyone. The signage is not great to find the front desk, so if you come at night be prepared. First brick building on the right on Duffy. read more

If you're in need of a hotel in Charlottesville you could select one of the standard chains, or for about the same rate ($120/night as May 2013), you could stay at the Inn at Darden (I@D). The I@D is a little off the grid since it's on the campus of the University of Virginia; you'll need to have your "Spidey" senses on "high" as it's not well marked. But your efforts will reward you with a very nice, clean, comfortable hotel. The furnishings and overall feel approach those of a typical Marriott. The I@D has an OK fitness room and a game room (pool table and shuffle board), and serves your typical continental breakfast. (I don't know if they have a pool.). Being on the UVA campus has it's advantages and disadvantages. The primary disadvantage being it's not walking-close to restaurants. If you're willing to walk about two miles, you'll starting running into some restaurants. However, the advantage of the location is that UVA has a very nice campus to explore. I believe the I@D is mainly used as housing for prospective students and continuing education participants, so at times it might be difficult to get a room. Now for a minor -- and somewhat embarrassing gripe -- the toilet in my room! I'm not tiny (but not enormous), but I admit to preferring the adult-sized elongated toilet seat. Unfortunately, my room had the small, round seat. read more

Clean and comfortable with courteous staff. This is right next to Darden and UVA Law which is a big plus.

Not sure why this Inn is so highly rated. I found the room section to be outdated and in desperate need of a refurbishment. The wallpaper was all peeling in the halls and room, the carpet was very dingy and just down right gross looking. Breakfast is served from 7-9, which made it completely useless for us as we needed to leave by 6:30 (every other hotel I've stayed at breakfast started at 6), the pool that is pictured has an extra charge of $7 per person which the inn cannot remove even if they are unable to accept your payment of choice (also if you do not return the card to get into the pool they will charge you for that as well, but do not mention it until checking out). I would not stay here again unless I was able to book the room for around $70 for the night, but it is not worth the $100+ a night that it appears to be going for (and which I paid). read more

I saw a review for the Darden Business School - and seriously, who goes to YELP for reviews on a graduate business school?? - but not one for the Inn at Darden. And since the Inn at Darden is a separate business that is open and available to the public, I thought it deserved it's own review. The Inn at Darden is located at the Darden Business School on the grounds of the University of Virginia. It is a former dorm/residence hall turned into a hotel. While the focus of the Inn at Darden is to house guests of conferences and seminars at the Darden Business School, it is open to the public. I stumbled upon it while searching for the few remaining rooms left in town for the Virginia / Maryland game, and found they had a room available that night. The rate of $180 was right in line with other comparable hotels in the Charlottesville area on UVa. game days. I was a bit skeptical, never having heard of the Inn at Darden and knowing what old dorm rooms are like from my years at the University. Still, it was either this or one of those roach motels on 29 near the bypass, so we rolled the dice. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, although things will be a bit confusing the first time you arrive. When you drive into the Darden Business School, the Inn is the long building on your right, and check-in is inside an adjacent gatehouse. There is limited parking on the street here, but you may be able to find room to park temporarily and check in before putting your vehicle in the Darden parking garage for the evening. (You can also park in one of the limited street parking spots if you are lucky to get one). The building is a bit confusing to navigate, and multiple elevators were needed to get to our ground floor room from the entrance near the parking garage. We tried to check in early, but they politely informed us they did not have a room available, but they are there all night just like any other hotel. They also said that we could leave our car there all game (no extra charge) and they had shuttles to get you closer to the stadium. The room itself was nice. Not a huge room, but clean and well decorated. Bed was on the small side - I don't even think it was a queen - but comfortable enough. Typical in-room amenities including a nice HDTV. There are adjacent lounges that are open for brief periods, but we did not have an opportunity to check those out. Continental breakfast in the morning was a decent spread - not a hot breakfast, but your usual cold breakfast fare. Two things did stand out here. First, all of the staff was super-nice on all shifts, and very helpful and understanding that the being a dorm converted into a hotel, the building layout is not optimal and can be confusing. Secondly, they had these AWESOME robes in the room for use which have the Darden Business School logo. And you can buy them to take home for $40. I love my robe :-) Not sure how competitive the rates are at other times, but they're as good of a place as any to stay in C'ville for a home football game. read more

It's alright, but I wouldn't recommend it. First off, location is in a very remote part of campus. Be prepared to drive or walk 2 miles to get anywhere. All the front desk attendants were quite rude and dismissive - smirking, mocking tones, generally unhelpful. Building is in decent condition - old, stately sort of style. Mattress was alright, pillows quite uncomfortable. Clean with no bad odors. There is a poor quality bar on-site where they will serve you expensive, mid-grade beer/wine in plastic cups. Oh, and the hotel did not honor the advertised rate of free breakfast included; instead of trying to fight them for it I just got up earlier and went elsewhere for breakfast. All in all, a fairly meh experience that was made worse by the poor hospitality and lack of honoring advertised services. read more

The rooms were clean, service was great, price was reasonable (why is Charlottesville so expensive?) -- free parking and wifi provided. I made a mistake through priceline and they were extremely accommodating about it... thank you!! The only downside I can think of is that they don't offer breakfast as an option (they do have coffee, and some apples/oranges by the lobby), which can be rough on weekends when downtown restaurants don't open up until late brunch hour. read more

We stayed here for 2 nights in late May '15. Overall the rooms were clean and it was nice to be "on campus" at UVA. Our biggest complaint would be the woman at the front desk when we checked in, gave us this old map of the entire business school. She did a horrible job of explaining which building we were actually staying in. We drove around lost for 15 minutes. The building we were staying in was the adjacent building to the check-in area! Also parking is a little tricky (and also not explained very well by the staff). read more

Nice room. Friendly, but few staff on site. Located at university. Convenient to Hospital and medical buildings. Parking way too far from rooms. Need adequate handicapped parking. Close to rooms. Difficult to get luggage in and out. Not enough staff to assist. Would not stay there again if another hotel or inn with better parking were available in vicinity. read more

Great place! Came down here for a few days to get away from the city; easy check in & check out. Building is staggered, so remember to use 2nd floor to navigate between lower & upper floors. After getting out of garage, you can use the entrance at the end to access your room. I'd definitely stay here again & walk the campus a bit; it's beautiful! read more

This place is basically converted professors offices into old, dingy rooms. I booked this through Trivago and clearly didn't do enough research (shame on me, it will NEVER happen again)! First the pro's; bed was comfortable & towels were decent. Now the cons; NOT one amenity to speak of, all the dining options they offer are scattered on campus somewhere and you couldn't get a bite to eat or a drink in the Inn itself, if your life depended upon it. The signage sucks and you have to park a distance from any part of the Inn where they may place you. They have a free standing gatehouse kind of thing where you need to stop to check in, you need to know this in advance because the signage is basically non-existent and you will drive right past it and go to the very back of the building and see the only reasonably sized sign that notes the hotel, park in the garage, tote out your luggage through the garage, into this one marked building, down a hall, only to find out you are in an area that has a few rooms but is the Book Exchange. You will then have to leave that building and walk a distance back around the entire length of the building to get back to the gatehouse thingy. We had to do this in the rain, really pleasant! You can hear every person come by your room and every door closing. Truthfully, if you can book anywhere else, do it! This place is entirely a joke! I'd NEVER recommend it, even to my worst enemy...I live in Chapel Hill, NC and UNC has an on-campus hotel (The Carolina Inn) and that place is fantastic, a slice of heaven, comparatively, this Darden place is about as lovely as Carolina's garbage pick up/service area. read more

A last minute trip to Charlottesville for my husbands birthday brought us to the Inn at Darden. We booked on Orbitz so that saved us a couple dollars but, even with the discount we found it to be a little over priced. The rooms, though clean and well stocked, were quite small. That combined with lack of breakfast options, complimentary or not, really brought our whole experience down. The common area and pub attached were great and the location was 10 minutes from downtown restaurants and nightlife. In the end, it seems much more suitable for people doing business on campus or who just need a bed to sleep in for the night. read more

Not really accommodating Going to the rival school (VA Tech), I understand that the prime money making season is football season. And I understand that you can't please everyone but I don't know if it is just the fact that you can get away with robbery because it's your money season or whatever it is. We had a wedding in Arrington at 4PM and the groom instructed us to stay in Charlottesville, because he lives there. We didn't do the wedding block at the chosen hotel was because it was a two day minimum and we had a wedding the day before. So I booked this place a few weeks out and we had our 12 month old son and we arrived at 2:30 from DC. Well check-in isn't until 4 PM and check-out is at 11. I asked the front desk if they could just accommodate us because of our son and we needed to get ready, but they told us that they have a locker room in the back and that was that. I just think for 250+ dollars, it's insane and it was a bi-week for the football team. The room wasn't that big, the parking was Oregon Trail far and cleaning crew came at like 9:30 which pretty much tells me that they are just trying get you out ASAP and keep the money train rolling. I guess that's how it is these days. I wouldn't recommend it to any of my friends or others.. just go for a day trip to Charlottesville. read more

I had a very bad experience using this hotel through priceline. They double charged me for the room after I got assurance that I would not be charged. I called and never got a call from the manager back. I had to call again to try to work it out and the desk would not help me until I pushed to talk with the onsite manager. They did not apologize and refused to give a credit for the $28 incidental charge. Not the best experience. read more

A very nice room but getting checked in and finding a place to park close to the "office" is impossible. They make you park three blocks away and have NO valet service. There are NO restaurants on the property. All hotels in the area were totally full so we tried this. Not good for the general public. Probably ok for blue blood parents coming to visit their kids on campus. read more

We stayed here for a long weekend in May. I was pretty surprised with how good the experience was. The beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, and the inn overall was well-maintained. There was a continental breakfast available the bar area in the morning that had a variety of fresh fruit, bagels, cereal, tea, coffee, water, and juice. There's a gym on site but we paid to get access to the North Grounds Rec Center right across the street from the Inn, which was also great. Also, the staff at the Inn were very friendly. I would stay here again, especially if you are attending an event on the grounds. read more

I highly question the one star ratings. I've stayed at many hotels both in America and Europe and this one deserves a 5. Not because there is super service with maids turning down the covers and chocolate on the pillow, but because all the things you really need are there and the price is right. The buildings and grounds are lovely without looking over fancy, the buildings are solid and well maintained brick. The room we occupied, a handicap room, had a spacious bathroom and lots of holding bars. The room had a microwave, refrigerator, and plenty of storage and clothes hanging area, large flat screen TV and super comfy bed. If I have any complaint, and its more of a comment than a complaint, the dining hall was a bit of a hike from our room. Once you found it it was a super nice dining hall, really high vaulted ceiling and lots and lots tables, the staff were super polite and helpful. The buffet was plentiful and no one had any objection to you taking leftovers, they provided takeout containers and bags. It will be my first choice for future stays in Charlottesville. read more