Blackburn Inn And Conference Center
"A 4.4-rated historic-boutique inn on the 1828 Western State Hospital campus with Thomas Jefferson-designed grounds."
About The Hotel
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center is a 4.4-rated historic-boutique inn on the Western State Hospital campus in Staunton — a beautifully renovated 1828 building on Thomas Jefferson-designed grounds with mixed old-and-new design, a bar, patio, fitness center, walking tours and conference facilities. Subratings run 4.2–4.7 with location (4.7) the marquee. One 2024 review flags ongoing AC issues at check-in — verify at arrival. Best for character-seekers who want a Thomas Jefferson-designed campus setting with modern amenities in the Shenandoah Valley.
What Guests Are Saying
“Lovely, meticulously renovated hotel, designed by Thomas Jefferson’s protegé, with loads of interesting history dating back to the early 19th century. Stayed twice before and there’s always something new to explore! Each visit has been perfect in this beautiful inn and warm, friendly atmosphere. Due to consistently comfortable temps, thick walls and blackout shades we slept soundly each time whether in a standard room, one bedroom suite or the larger suite we were upgraded to during this past stay (complete with rooftop deck!), Breakfast is delightful; loved exploring the grounds as well in addition to the town of Staunton & Gypsy Hill Park. Highly walkable area & easily accessible to major roadways like I-81.” — Jacqueline N., 5 stars
“A total delight 😊 We love historic hotels & unique experiences, so this place was a 10 . The grounds were perfection. Staff was beyond friendly & accommodating, smiles everywhere! Very clean , comfortable, and quiet … I would highly recommend” — Threerolaids, 5 stars
“Beautiful 1800s “hospital resort” transformed with sleek modern amenities while keeping historic decorative design. Blackout shades and temperature were definitely conducive to sleeping. Marvelously convenient to I-81.” — R D., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- A beautifully renovated 1828 historic property on Thomas Jefferson-designed grounds.
- A 4.4 rating with 4.6 cleanliness and 4.7 location subratings.
- Walking tours of the historic campus grounds.
- A bar and patio for on-site dining and drinks.
- A 5-minute drive from Downtown Staunton’s Beverley Historic District.
Cons:
- No in-room jacuzzi, no pool or shared hot tub advertised.
- One 2024 review flags ongoing AC issues at check-in — verify at arrival.
- Cozy queen rooms are compact — book a larger room type for more space.
The Location
On Greenville Avenue on the historic Western State Hospital campus in Staunton, about 5 minutes’ drive from downtown’s Beverley Historic District and the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Blackburn Inn And Conference Center.
"Sage (at the front desk) was very welcoming, kind and helpful. CJ kept me company during breakfast and made a wonderful cup of coffee. We spoke of the theatre, travel and world events. He was kind, attentive and helpful. Alyssa made me a fantastic and delicious veggie breakfast bowl! Didn’t need hot sauce or anything. Perfection! The staff was above average in every aspect. It’s amazing what a difference authenticity makes in a person’s experience. The Blackburn Inn is fortunate to have these people making the difference! Thank you!"
— Lisa Lisa
View on Google"Went here for the potential haunted sighting. The place is beautiful and well kept. Very quiet, peaceful, yet creepy at night. Price was very reasonable and the rooms are better kept than any other franchised hotel I've stayed at as similar price range. We arrived later than we expected but the gentlemen at the front desk was more than accommodating and was very friendly. Easy check in. Definitely worth checking out. :)"
— STARJAY
View on Google"Cool place, they are very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to just walk around and check the building out. You can go all the way up the spiral staircase at the top for a great view of the Inn and surrounding buildings. I also really liked the art gallery. I wish they had a venmo or cash app to buy the paintings, I didn't feel like calling a number to buy the art over the phone."
— Brandon
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