3 Best Hotels in Sheperdstown, West Virginia

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Bavarian Inn

$$ | 164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA

Above the Potomac, two blocks north of downtown, the five buildings of this alpine-style inn include a gray-stone main lodge with antique German style and separate chalets reminiscent of old Bavarian lodgings. It was built as a home in 1930, was changed into a country inn in 1962, and was completely renovated in 1977. An infinity pool is to be added in 2014. The luxurious guest rooms have canopy beds.

Pros

  • Private property within walking distance of the town
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Room style is a bit dated
  • Doesn't really cater to families with small children
  • Two-night minimum stay
164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA
304-876--2551
hotel Details
75 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Clairon Hotel and Conference Center

$$ | 233 Lowe Dr, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA

If you’re visiting Shepherdstown for a convention or a training, it’s likely that you’ll end up at the Clairon Hotel, either to stay or to attend meetings. This four-story hotel has simple rooms with red linens and cherry-colored wooden furniture. It’s located in a rural area just south of downtown Shepherdstown's antiques stores. Other nearby attractions include the Antietam Battlefield 5 miles to the north, historic Harper's Ferry 15 miles east, and the Charlestown Racetrack 15 miles northeast of the hotel.

Pros

  • Large exercise room
  • Ample parking

Cons

  • Pretty basic amenities
  • Lacks the historical charm of many other nearby options
233 Lowe Dr, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA
304-876--7000
hotel Details
168 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Thomas Shepherd Inn

$$ | 300 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA

If you love history and prefer intimate B&Bs to larger, more anonymous hotels, Thomas Shepherd Inn is your best bet in Shepherdstown. This Federal-style house built in 1868 is in the historical downtown area on land originally owned by town founder Thomas Shepherd. Originally built as a Lutheran parsonage, it was expanded in 1937 and made into an inn in 1984. The rooms have polished-wood floors and Oriental rugs; the furnishings are all American antiques. Antietam is 5 miles north; Harpers Ferry is 10 miles south.

Pros

  • On-site library for guest use
  • Free chocolates provided to guests

Cons

  • No TVs in guest rooms
  • Located on the corner of a major intersection
300 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, USA
304-876--3715
hotel Details
6 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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