Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if your trip centres on the University of Virginia or an event at John Paul Jones Arena and you want the best-rated hotel in our Charlottesville sample. If you want to walk to the historic monuments in our data, or you need a spa or pool, this is not the right fit.
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This is our Luxury pick for Charlottesville. It suits parents visiting students, university guests and anyone heading to an arena event who wants warm, polished service. The tags show pets are accepted, though rules and fees are not confirmed.
Skip it if you expect a full resort setup. The listing shows a gym, restaurant, garden and air conditioning, but no spa or pool. Free Wi-Fi is also not listed in our data, so check it. Travellers who want to walk to the monuments in our data should look elsewhere.
Location and getting around
The address is 540 Massie Road. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 and say the UVA campus and John Paul Jones Arena are within walking distance. Exact distances to those are not in our data.
The two sights listed in our data are far. The Robert E. Lee Monument (Charlottesville, Virginia) is 3.5 km away, about 44 minutes on foot. The equestrian statue of Stonewall Jackson is 3.9 km, about 49 minutes. These are straight-line estimates. Plan on a taxi, a car or public transport for that part of town, and check what is currently on display there before you go.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.4 out of 10 from 261 guest reviews, joint 1st of the 9 eligible hotels we compared. The review count is modest, so a few new reviews can shift the score.
Staff get the most praise: friendly, professional and accommodating, with a warm welcome. The walkable access to UVA and the arena is the other common compliment.
Breakfast draws mixed comments. The dishes are tasty, and guests mention large pancakes, but some say the choice is limited. Breakfast is listed as American.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €203.93 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
That was about 21% above the sample median of €169.06. Our Best Value pick, Hyatt Place Charlottesville, scored 8.9 at €135.12. Our Budget pick, The English Inn of Charlottesville, scored 8.6 at €89.58. The Kimpton costs about €69 more per night than Hyatt Place, and what you get for that is mainly the higher guest score and the service guests describe.
Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Charlottesville. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first; when none qualifies, a four-star hotel can take it if it scores at least 8.5. The Kimpton is officially 4 stars and scored 9.4, the top mark in the sample.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Confirm Wi-Fi and parking arrangements, since neither is listed in our data. Check the pet policy if you bring an animal, and book early around university events if dates are tight.
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Is Kimpton - The Forum Hotel close to UVA?
Guests say the UVA campus and John Paul Jones Arena are within walking distance. Exact distances are not confirmed in our data.
How much does Kimpton - The Forum Hotel cost?
The reference price was €203.93 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the Kimpton Forum Hotel have a pool or spa?
Neither is listed in our data. The listing shows a gym, restaurant and garden.
What is breakfast like?
It is listed as American. Guests enjoy the food, including large pancakes, but some find the options limited, and inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Is Kimpton - The Forum Hotel pet friendly?
Pets are tagged as accepted. Check the hotel's rules and any fees before you book.