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Charlottesville · District of Columbia

Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG

540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, District of Columbia, 22903

10.0 Wonderful471 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Indulge in a luxurious stay at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel in Charlottesville. With a prime location near top attractions such as John Paul Jones Arena and Scott Stadium, our hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay.

  • Top-Notch Dining and Fitness Facilities

    Savor delectable Steakhouse dishes at our restaurant and unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the bar. Stay active during your stay with complimentary access to our fitness centre and explore the beautiful garden area with our free bike rentals.

  • Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

    Located just minutes away from the University of Virginia, our hotel offers a convenient base to explore Charlottesville. Let our friendly staff assist you with any information you need to navigate the area seamlessly.

Experience luxury and convenience at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Charlottesville getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clean and modern property

  • Great location and amenities

  • Positive dining experience

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
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Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

471 reviews
9/ 10
Staff and Services were great
John · couple · 2026-07-23

The guest experience

10.0out of 10
471 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Clean and modern property
  • Great location and amenities
  • Positive dining experience

Worth knowing — Parking issues and additional charges · Unaddressed service complaints

How guests scored the stay

  • Cleanliness10.0

    Several mentions of cleanliness but issues with dirty shower and unclean sheets.

  • Service10.0

    Generally positive reviews of service, although there were complaints about unaddressed issues.

  • Location10.0

    The hotel's location near UVA campus is consistently praised.

  • Room Quality10.0

    Rooms are described as beautiful and well-equipped, though issues were noted.

  • Amenities10.0

    Amenities are usually highlighted positively, with some complaints about parking.

  • Value for Money10.0

    The value is questioned due to parking costs, but overall satisfaction remains high.

  • Food and Beverage10.0

    Positive mentions of the restaurants and breakfast quality.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall experiences are very positive despite some issues.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

10.0471 reviews

  • Will definitely stay again on the next trip to Charlottesville

    9/10

    John · couple · 2026-07-23

    “Staff and Services were great”

  • Loved it, beautiful hotel in a beautiful spot, perfect place for a special weekend away

    9/10

    Hannah · solo traveller · 2026-07-19

    “It’s a beautiful hotel, so well designed and maintained. Great for a special weekend away”

  • Beautiful hotel and grounds.

    10/10

    Catherine · couple · 2026-07-13

  • Beautiful, Dog-Friendly Hotel with Modern Style and Outstanding Service

    10/10

    193buffyg · Friends getaway · 2026-07-11

    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would gladly return. The property is exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated, both inside and out. The contemporary, modern design creates a welcoming atmosphere, and the gardens surrounding the hotel are especially lovely and well maintained. The staff was super friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, making the experience even more enjoyable. One of our favorite touches was the fantastic complimentary coffee bar in the lobby—a great perk that made each morning even better. Our room was comfortable, with a very cozy bed that made for a great night’s sleep. The hotel is also dog-friendly, which was a huge plus for us. The only minor oddity was that there wasn’t any bar soap at the bathroom sink when we arrived. Fortunately, housekeeping was happy to provide some upon request, so it was an easy fix. Parking is available through valet service, with some limited street parking nearby if you prefer. Overall, this is a beautiful, clean, and comfortable hotel with outstanding service, thoughtful amenities, and a stylish atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.”

  • Thoughtful staff!

    10/10

    shaggerty12 · Family · 2026-07-10

    “Wonderful staff- especially Marcus and Younis- they went out of their way to help me when I needed help with a situation! Truly felt well taken care of during my stay! Thank you!!”

  • Next Level Experience in Cville!

    10/10

    EdwardW1984 · Couples · 2026-07-07

    “My wife Cecilia and I are Kimpton super-fans and have visited over 60 different Kimpton properties over the years and the Kimpton Forum is at the very top of our list of favorites. All aspects of the Forum are top-notch - breathtaking lobby atrium, elegant yet super comfortable rooms and fantastic on-site restaurants. What sets the Forum apart in our experience is the next-level guest services experience. The white glove treatment began before we even checked in as guest services supervisor Chloe reached out to Cecilia to inquire whether we had any special requests and what time we would be arriving. As we were celebrating a milestone occasion, Chloe not only upgraded our room to a huge and luxurious one bedroom suite (complete with dining room table for 8, spa-like bathroom w/ soaking tub and three (!) mini-refrigerators) and arranged for a bottle of bubbly and platter of sweet treats to be delivered to the suite. The entire guest services team members that we interacted with throughout our stay were so warm, inviting and thoughtful - special thanks to Jaquan, Jasmine, Marcus and Cyn as each went above and beyond each time we saw them. The red carpet treatment also extended to the additional room that we booked for family that joined us for the celebration, as the staff set aside the connecting room to our suite for their reservation. Special shout-out to Kim from the Birch & Bloom service staff, as she greeted us warmly each day of our stay and remembered us from our most recent stay at the Forum last summer. The only downside to our stay was that we had to check out…we are already planning our next stay at this amazing property!”

  • Best valet experience

    10/10

    mikerM6457CV · Family · 2026-06-27

    “Anthony Nelson, and team was the best valet experience I have ever had, 3 days……Mike reese”

  • Review

    10/10

    nicolelX5635CE · Couples · 2026-06-13

    “Anthony (AJ) was very helpful in settling us in our room. He was warm and welcoming.”

  • Great location and friendly staff .

    8/10

    Amal · family with children · 2026-06-10

    “Stuff are very friendly and efficient. The only complain I had was room service- never pickup the phone. Parking stuff are heart of the hotel and very welcoming and made my stay enjoyable. Front desk were also wonderful. Room service and restaurant should have more on Choices for guest .”

  • Beautiful experience.

    10/10

    A8922MYjohna · Family · 2026-06-07

    “beautiful place with professional staff.”

  • Great service

    10/10

    62jenh · Friends getaway · 2026-06-07

    “Younis and AJ were excellent! Let them wear sunglasses!”

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