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Keswick Hall at Monticello

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • tworestaurants and pub on-site
  • top-shelf toiletries

    Cons

  • expensive for the area
  • lacking Colonial history of many inns

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Keswick Hall at Monticello Review

If you've got the money for it, this 1912 Tuscan villa on 600 lush acres 5 mi east of Charlottesville is a luxurious, cosmopolitan retreat. Since it is now owned by the Orient-Express, you can expect the ultimate in luxury amenities and service. The 48 guest rooms and suites contain all the modern amenities like high-speed Internet and flat screens, which exist in harmony with English and American antiques and claw-foot tubs. Some rooms have whirlpool baths and balconies. The 18-hole golf course, designed by Arnold Palmer, spreads across the rear of the estate. There's no check-in desk here; you are welcomed inside as if you are entering someone's home. The facilities of the private Keswick Club are open to those staying overnight.

2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

Guests staying at this stunning country mansion are treated to everything from private airport transportation upon request to special amenities for their pooch (including treats, comfy beds, and pet sitters). Personalized service is a point of pride. Pampering extras include a Baby Butler catering to parents' child-care needs, and a Love Butler who can arrange private meals and champagne delivery.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 40 rooms, 8 suites.
  • Restaurants, golf course, pools, tennis courts, gym, spa, some pets allowed.
  • Rooms have: safe, Internet.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • anne1975, from Washington, D.C.
    6/21/09

    My husband and I have stayed at Keswick Hall 5 times (since 2006 we have stayed there for a 2-3 nights at a time at least once a year). Our last stay there was end-May 2009.
    The place is great for people who like to golf, or relax by the infinity pool enjoying the usually quiet atmosphere and the amazing views. I would recommend it specially for couples looking to have a nice time together, away from everything.
    What surprises me every time is that the place is never crowded (probably, a result of the rates--although I must say their "best day deals" make it more affordable).
    Fosett's, their main restaurant, has amazing views overlooking the golf course and hills (stunning at sunset). In addition, there has been a welcome change in their menu: they now have good vegetarian dishes --in the past, the the nonexistence of dishes suitable for vegetarians was a problem for me.
    The one problem we had on the last visit was that our room overlooked the restaurant's terrace, where a noisy bunch was having a late dinner one night. We complained to the person manning the reception desk three times, but no one did anything about it--which was rather irritating, since we had to put up with the noise until midnight. The rest of the service was impeccable, though.

    Ratings details: Room: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 3 | Value: 3
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