Lodging
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The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
Set in the Skelton Conference Center on the Virginia Tech campus, this modern hotel is an 11-minute walk from the Virginia Tech Golf Course and 3 miles from Jefferson National Forest.
The traditional rooms have free Wi-Fi, bathrooms with dual sinks, minifridges, work desks and coffeemakers; the 2 suites add living spaces with lounge chairs and ottomans, plus pull-out sofas.
Amenities include conference facilities, a business center, a lounge serving light fare, as well as a restaurant featuring locally grown ingredients. A fitness center and free on-site parking (with a charging station for electric cars) are also available.
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Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University
Across the street from the University Mall Shopping Center, this casual hotel in a commercial area off US-460 is a 10-minute walk from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and 1 mile from Lane Stadium, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies football team.
Unassuming rooms have pull-out sofas, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas and kitchenettes.
Freebies include parking . There's also a bar, a fitness center and an indoor pool, plus a 24/7 convenience store.
Residence Inn by Marriott Blacksburg-University
This modern all-suite hotel among casual eateries is a 14-minute walk from the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a mile from Route 460.
Relaxed, colorful studios come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, as well as kitchenettes, ergonomic desks, and living areas with sofabeds. The 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms.
Parking, hot breakfast, a university shuttle and regular evening socials are complimentary. Other amenities consist of a convenience store, a gym and an indoor pool, plus a terrace with a fire pit. Pets are welcome (fee).
