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540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903

Kimpton - The Forum Hotel By Ihg - A Pet-Friendly Hotel with Arboretum Gardens, Steakhouse Dining, and Fitness Center

Located a 13-minute walk from John Paul Jones Arena, this 4-star Charlottesville hotel features five acres of botanical gardens and an arboretum with walking trails. The Forum Hotel offers free bike rentals, private parking, and a fully-equipped fitness center. Dining options include a steakhouse restaurant and a bar, with American breakfast served daily. The property provides luggage storage and maintains a garden with an outdoor amphitheater and event lawn. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, heating, ironing facilities, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some accommodations include balconies or terraces. The hotel sits 1 mile from The Shops at Stonefield and 0.5 miles from both Abbott Center and the Rivanna Trail. Kimpton's nearest transit hub, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, is 9.5 miles away.

Pros

Five-acre botanical garden with walking trails and outdoor amphitheater

Pet-friendly policy with no additional fees or deposits

Free bike rentals for guest use

Complimentary American breakfast service

Cons

9.5 miles from nearest airport

1 mile from main shopping areas

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Premium King Room
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Premium Corner King Room
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Premium King Room Mobility Accessible
2 persons
35 m² 
1 King-size bed
King Studio Suite
2 persons
45 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Getting around

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City Centre
Charlottesville 3.7 km
Airports
Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO) 14.4 km
Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 83.1 km
Bus
Bus stop700 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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Location

540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903
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540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903
Nearby
Abbott Center
500 m
Restaurants
Starbucks
850 m
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Smoothie King
820 m
945 Emmet St N
Zoes Kitchen
1.0 km
973 Emmet St N Ste D Suite D
Panera Bread
1.2 km
1121 Emmet Street N
Chopt
1.2 km
1114 Emmet St N Ste A
Hot Cakes
1.3 km
1137A Emmet St N
Ben & Jerry's
1.2 km
1112 Emmet Street
First Watch
1.2 km
1114 Emmet St N Ste B
Peter Chang's China Grill
1.4 km
2162 Barracks Rd
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