Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)
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Point of interest
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • University of Virginia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Barracks Road Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • John Paul Jones Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪19 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, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. A manager's reception is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are onsite.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Virginia. You'll find features like a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from University of Virginia and 5 minutes from University of Virginia Hospital
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Charlottesville hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 at the property
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a smoke detector, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kimpton The Forum By Ihg
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Charlottesville
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel Charlottesville

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 296 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally nice hotel
Exceptionally nice hotel. Big rooms, great public spaces, good breakfast. Located between the law and business schools at UVA, a real plus is gorgeous gardens with an extensive path system that allows for real hikes for those so inclined. The only downside is there is no on-site parking - must use valet or do a ten minute trek to a parking garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James, Lido Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
At checkout, the Staff was rude and acted like they did not want to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Margalie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was fine except the shower didn’t work. Also the repeated requests for valet tips were annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, New Kent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
$225 and no coffee
I bumped my rating up from one to two stars because most of the staff was helpful. The reason I’m not gushing is that all I wanted for my $225 was a bed and a cup of coffee upon awakening, but no one in the process of checking me in told mentioned that I would have to ask for an espresso machine to be brought up to my room. So after searching for a coffee machine for five minutes after dragging myself out of bed, I had to shower, dress and go downstairs to get my cuppa Joe. Also, the hotel tries so hard to be so modern and cool that some of the lighting fixtures were impossible to turn on, like over the table in the corner. I just gave up after a while. Also, like most American hotels, the pillows were too fluffy for me, so I didn’t sleep well. And finally, I was disappointed in the restaurant offering so little in the way of vegetarian choices and the manager who was more than a bit snarky about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

George, Snow Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Travelled with family
Really beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing hotel in beautiful Charlottesville!
Lovely location and property with the nicest staff! The rooms were exceptional. Larger rooms, comfortable beds, quiet, nice bathrooms. A nice walk to the UVA campus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyubin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jiulie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Post Hurricane Helene stay
We arrived to the Kimpton/Charlottesville after a long, 8 hour grueling drive from hurricane Helene stricken Asheville. We had slept in our car, were evacuated from our hotel in Asheville, and lived through a harrowing experience there. The woman at the front desk could not have been more unfriendly, inhospitable. She was only concerned that we had mistakenly made our reservation for Monday, instead of Sunday (we didn't have WIFI, power, water for 3 days). She let us know how lucky we were that they had a room available. The hotel was seemingly EMPTY, only saw a few people at the bar, and restaurant in the morning. The woman who served our breakfast was also extremely unfriendly, almost rude when I asked if I could get fruit with my oatmeal. I would never stay in this hotel ever again. I almost asked the woman at the front desk why would she ever consider a job in the hospitality business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brand new and nicely done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024