Central and Western Virginia Hotels

The Inn at Little Washington

At a Glance

    Pros

  • ultimate luxury
  • amazing in-house restaurant

    Cons

  • must reserve months in advance
  • limited number of rooms

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The Inn at Little Washington Review

What began as a small-town eatery in 1978 has grown into a legend. The rich interior of the three-story white-frame inn is the work of Joyce Conway-Evans, who has designed theatrical sets and rooms in English royal houses. Plush canopy beds, marble bathrooms, and fresh flowers make the rooms sumptuous. Recent additions include two luxurious cottages: the 3,200-square-foot Claiborne House and the smaller but equally charming Gamekeeper's Cottage, both steps from the main inn. Chef Patrick O'Connell's much-loved New American food is served in a slate-floor dining room with William Morris wallpaper, and his restaurant consistently wins respect from international critics. The seven-course dinner costs $178 per person on Saturday, $158 on Friday, and $148 Sunday through Thursday, not including wine and drinks; rooms are equally pricey.

2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

With only 30 tables, the dining room at the Inn at Little Washington is an intimate setting to enjoy a decadent multicourse meal. Chef Patrick O'Connell treats diners to upscale American cuisine in the form of a set prix-fixe menu that changes with the seasons. Look for delicacies like lamb loin served over parsley risotto with roasted-garlic–ramp custard and morel mushrooms, or new twists on classic dishes like macaroni and cheese with Virginia country ham and shaved black summer truffle.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 18 rooms, 3 suites, 2 cottages.
  • Restaurant.
  • Rooms have: safe.
  • Rate includes breakfast.
  • Credit cards accepted.
  • Hotel and restaurant closed Tues. except in May and Oct.

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