Lodging Question (VMI)

[Zeb]

My daughter has signed up for the overnight visit at VMI for April 20-21. I was hoping to get a recommendation for nearby lodging. Also, how far in advance will I need to reserve a room?

Thanks,
Zeb

 

[bruno]

There are a fair number of hotels in Lexington- as long as it isn't a Parents weekend or Alumni reunion weekend at VMI or Washington and Lee or a major horse show - you won't have any problems getting a room in Lexington. The Hampton Inn is right in the middle of town and is very nice (nicest Hampton Inn I've ever been in). 3/4 mile on the northside of VMI on Rt11 are several others including the Holiday Inn Express, Wingate, 2 Best Westerns and the Comfort Inn- all of which are nice as well. (BTW- don't be surprised at the price of hotel rooms- Lexington is a fairly pricey little town.)
Stay away from Days Inn- Lexington (really old and needs renovation) and above all avoid Red Carpet Inn (Major dump)
The VMI website has this list you can use: http://www.vmi.edu/Content.aspx?id=24131
Good luck and have a good visit- it will be nice in Lexington in April.

 

[Zeb]

Thank you for the information and advice. I'll be sure to use your recommendations. At least there's no rush to make reservations. Thanks again.

 

[pennak]

My daughter has signed up for the overnight visit at VMI for April 20-21. I was hoping to get a recommendation for nearby lodging. Also, how far in advance will I need to reserve a room?
Thanks,
Zeb

Take a quick look at the VMI and Washington & Lee calendars (on line) and make sure there is no big event scheduled. If not, you should have little problem finding a room. My DS did an overnight about the same time and I had little problem. There are lots of hotels in Lexington. My favorites are the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express, which of which serve a continental breakfast of generous proportions. Good luck!