5 Best Hotels in Central and Western Virginia, Virginia

This former shoe factory and tobacco warehouse turned boutique hotel still pays homage to its beginnings. In the 1800s, the Craddock-Terry Shoe Company was the fifth largest in the world, so to honor its roots, the hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast delivered in a shoeshine box. Located in the Bluffwalk Center, the Craddock Terry is within walking distance of several restaurants and the Jefferson Brewery, in addition to the two on-site restaurants. All rooms have scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the James River.

Built in 1928, this restored hotel in historic downtown combines old-world charm with modern amenities. The charming lobby has a fireplace, but the rooms are definitely contemporary Colonial in style. With more than 100 rooms, the hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, business center, lounge, restaurant, and conference facilities. The historic past is reflected in the lobby's period decor.

Located within walking distance of all of the charming town's attractions, this historic hotel once hosted the many celebrities, such as Ed Sullivan, who served as Grand Marshall at the Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Parade. Originally built in 1924, the stunning lobby with its original Tennessee marble floors features a pictorial history of the grand hotel, along with a hip new lounge and upscale restaurant called the Dancing Goat. As it's now part of the Wyndham group, guests can expect rooms furnished with period reproductions, luxury bedding, and modern amenities, from flat screens to high-speed Internet.

The first hotel on this site was built in 1828, but visitors have been attracted to the Natural Bridge since Colonial times. Within walking distance of the spectacular rock arch of the same name (there's also a shuttle bus), the Colonial-style brick hotel is in a beautiful location as well as numerous recreational facilities. The hotel is similar in style to The Homestead resort but is a fraction of the price. Long porches with rocking chairs allow leisurely appreciation of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and rooms are done in a Colonial Virginia style.

This attractive member of the luxury chain looms over the west end of the Downtown Mall. Triangular rooms at the point of the wedge-shaped building get light from two sides. Cherry-color furnishings and sage fabrics decorate the guest quarters, and potted plants soften the bright seven-story atrium lobby.