Petersburg, VA

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Where to stay in Petersburg

Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia.  The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university.  The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia.  Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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Home to Virginia State University, this area boasts historic landmarks like Vawter Hall and Old President's House, and offers convenient access to the Petersburg Amtrak train station.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
2.5 out of 5
130 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA
The price is $110 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$110
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Restful
"My family loved their stay."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
11979 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
The price is $127 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$127
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Would Have Loved To Stay Again But It’s Sold Out Right Now Thats How Good It Is"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
2.5 out of 5
11909 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
The price is $110 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$110
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (913 reviews)
"Stay was good, the room itself was clean and had no issues. There was a lot of renovations at the time so the hotel itself was still a bit rough as well as the construction outside, hence the rating for cleanliness and conditions. But overall it was a good stay. Staff were also good."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Dogwood Trace Golf Course and Petersburg ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great place, great host!
"Stayed here instead of hotel while working nearby, it was great!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
The Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
The Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Old Blandford Church and Petersburg National Battlefield ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Just What The Doctor Ordered!
"We loved this property it was truly a home away from home. This house was clean, decorative, nice clean smell, and located in a quite neighborhood. It was truly relaxing and made us feel right at home."

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

The Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rogers Stadium and MastRpieces Unlimited ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lovely & Comfortable
"Perfect location for my family & I attending my niece college grad from VSU. Lovely home, very clean & comfortable. If I ever need to come back to this area, I will seek out this home & host."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Petersburg

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
59
" "5 - Excellent 18.73015873015873%
4 - Good
116
" "4 - Good 36.82539682539682%
3 - Okay
102
" "3 - Okay 32.38095238095238%
2 - Disappointing
18
" "2 - Disappointing 5.714285714285714%
1 - Terrible
20
" "1 - Terrible 6.349206349206349%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Petersburg is not a bad place. It has its ups and downs just like any other city in the United States and I like phat Phillies restaurant behind the motel.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Over all area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Petersburg is not a bad place to stay. Like any city it has its ups and downs but if you just stay to yourself and family you will be fine.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Downtown Petersburg did not have any dining options, many run down houses, closed stores

4/5 - Good

Alex

I love the restaurant behind the hotel called Phat Phillies. It's great.

4/5 - Good

Jack

Based on the sites mentioned here, I would like to revisit. However, no way would I recommend Flagship Inn. No blanket? come on. I just wanted out of there.

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