Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)
Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • University of Virginia
    5 min walk
  • Barracks Road Shopping Center
    12 min walk
  • John Paul Jones Arena
    13 min walk
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    17 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Essential)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charlottesville

With a stay at Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel in Charlottesville (UVA), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Virginia and 6 minutes from Downtown Mall. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Monticello and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Barracks Road Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Downtown Mall - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 9 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Colonial Charlottesville hotel in UVA with a 24-hour fitness center
Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Charlottesville hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services.
At Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 20-40 for adults and USD 20-40 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free bike hire

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 10

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Kimpton The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, in and out. Nice food options. Very comfortable. Quiet and restful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Punam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Klimpton was absolutely beautiful, and the staff was marvelous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Utopia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean!!!! Beautiful hotel! Outdoor scenery is Gorgeous!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and quiet. Better than other fancy hotels in the area. By a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nicest hotel in close proximity to the University. A wonderful addition to Charlottesville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clarence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, convenient, great staff, luxurious rooms! No bad news!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very quiet and peaceful, great location with easy access to the downtown restaurant and shopping area. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, close to our destination
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariely

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Salado

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous area and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunningly beautiful hotel on a beautiful campus. Everyone is super friendly. Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Roselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The botanic gardens around the property were beautiful. We enjoyed walking in them in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the gardens out back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evarist

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, building, and staff. The only critique is of the menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024