10/10 Exceptional
Just an enchanting place to stay! Beautiful grounds and rooms. If you are in the area the Clifton is a “must stay”!
Maud
Maud, 1-night trip
The Clifton
Pet-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center, near Arcady Vineyard
The Clifton, nestled near Monticello and Virginia Discovery Museum, offers a serene retreat with a firepit and garden. Unwind with spa services or relax by the outdoor pool; enjoy the convenience of an on-site bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms and luggage storage.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet friendly
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Room service
- Spa services
- Babysitting
- Meeting rooms
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Garden
Feel at home (6)
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
Why we love this property
Blissful mountain retreat
Spa services and massage provide an indulgent escape. The hot tub offers relaxation with mountain views, while the garden creates a peaceful sanctuary.
Premium sleep bliss
Wrapped in bathrobes, guests sink into pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Curated decor and champagne service elevate the experience.
Lakeside mountain escape
Perched on a lake in the mountains, this hotel offers memorable fishing adventures. A terrace, picnic area, and firepit create perfect outdoor moments.
Room options
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Livery Stables
Highlights
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
3 bedrooms
- 38 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Manor House Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 46 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Manor House Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
- 52 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Manor House Standard Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
- 24 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Collina Farm Standard Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 47 sq m
- Hill view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Garden Room Standard
Very good
Highlights
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
- 37 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Carriage House
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Honeymoon Cottage
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Edelweiss
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Garden Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
About this property
The Clifton
At The Clifton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Downtown Mall. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub.
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Property amenities
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Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
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The Clifton Reviews
Wonderful
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.8
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property. Excellent restaurant. Very comfortable rooms. Friendly service.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Relaxing Historic Inn and Property
Beautifully renovated historic home that welcomes you from the moment you drive in. The property is vast and the immediate grounds are very well maintained with many activities to interest all-pool, hiking trails, and croquet. The public spaces androoms are well put together while maintaining their historic integrity. Grab a crab cocktail at the in-house bar and have dinner in any of the well appointed dining spaces. A great place to stay before/after a visit to Monticello.
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
We stayed in the Meriweather. Room was a bit too rustic for my liking. Floor was rough stone & area rugs definitely need to be replaced. Had to kill a couple of bugs in bathroom area as well!
Food in restaurant was very good & staff very friendly. The grounds are very pretty.
Don't think I would stay rhere again though
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The property is a 10-minute drive from Monticello, and close to Charlottesville, if you even feel the need to do any sightseeing off the property. On the property, there are trails leading to a small lake and the Rivanna River. The chef is amazing. The two dinners and two breakfasts were superbly prepared. The wine and whiskey lists are extensive. The property is quiet and all the rooms are lovely -from the dining areas (the library dining room was my favorite for dinner and the veranda was delightful for breakfast) to the unique bedrooms. The staff is fantastic. It has been quite awhile since I had my room prepped for the night with a cookie placed on my pillow, while I was having dinner. The best part about The Clifton is that it is dog-friendly. I highly recommend it.
Kristen
Kristen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Enjoyed the over all facility
Thopsie
Thopsie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I did not check in. When i made a reservation for a certain date, Travelocity substituted a completely random date that i didn't want!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolutely wonderful stay - will return! Beautiful location, beautiful pool, fascinating room. Great location.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent from rooms, to service, to restaurant. Perfect stay!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazingly great experience!
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
AMAZING PLACE!
WONDRFUL!!!! Super clean, amazing staff, food was incredible, the grounds impeccable!!! I actually cannot wait to go back!!! WOW WOW WOW, I never leave reviews but the CLIFTON deserved the time for a 10 out of 10 rating!!!
linda
linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good somewhat disappointed I it is not what it used to be; needs better attention to dining quality and decor entry it could upgrade the dining quality and make a great deal more money
Elizabethkather
Elizabethkather, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Impeccable grounds and rooms. However the service at dinner was lacking,
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were very professional and helpful and the rooms and grounds were fantastic.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Clifton inn is a very special and beautiful resort near Charlottesville, yet in a secluded location. The landscaping and flowers are just beautiful. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The dinner was gourmet! And the accommodations, pool, and amenities are wonderful. We heartedly recommend this resort.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We loved our stay at the Clifton! The property was beautiful, the room clean, updated, and luxurious, the food delicious, and the staff friendly, helpful, and attentive. We will definitely be returning for another stay!
Beka
Beka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The service here is impeccable and the design is beautiful. I ate dinner on the veranda, and the food was excellent. I was traveling for business so I didn't get to experience the pool area, but it looked very inviting. I would absolutely stay again, especially if I can bring my husband for a winery weekend.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Country-side setting
Room in the farmhouse
Food
Dining on the veranda——-beautiful views and setting
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The service and grounds are just beautiful. We loved the location too. We ate several meals at the restaurant which were mediocre. This hotel is very dog friendly, which was totally delightful for our canine companion.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Such a gorgeous property and place! Hoping to come back soon!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property, great service. Food is excellent and the decor is lovely. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be back.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the character and style. Bathroom a little lacking with not fan and a bit tired. Decor was beautiful and imaginative. Grounds were beautiful.
Dinner was good. Soup needs more acid, salt and pepper, but the mains were very good.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room and property was excellent, but the meal was very disappointing. Portions were tiny (especially for the price) and not up to standards of the past of the Clifton Inn.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable, quiet, elegant, in a country inn sort of way - quaint, convenient and very country while providing 5 star meals and dinner settings in a picturesque rural setting.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
LOVED our stay here, wonderful for a couples weekend away. Everything was perfect!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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