Charlottesville, VirginiaDowntown Mall
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
Skylit atrium anchor
Downtown Mall Charlottesville, Virginia
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Social Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
Omni Hotels & ResortsSkylit atrium anchor
The red-brick property serves as a downtown gathering hub, built around an open seven-story garden atrium under skylights.
What it’s good at
Listed
Anchoring the Downtown Mall since 1985 with conference rooms and community gatherings.
Listed
The Virginia Table serves seasonal four-course dinners with regional Commonwealth wines.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open onto the Downtown Mall, where brick-paved pedestrian blocks lead straight to local theaters and cafes.
The rooms
Bedrooms received a comprehensive 2023 update, offering straightforward contemporary comforts for easy downtown stays.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool and hot tub sit on the second floor, and an outdoor pool opens onto the terrace.
The gym and sauna
Treadmills and free weights look out over the trees from the second floor, steps from a dry sauna.
At the table
The Hillock serves Southern breakfast plates off the lobby, and The Conservatory centers on a green-marble atrium bar.
How it began
The city issued public bonds in 1983 to construct the hotel, building on the historic Vinegar Hill site.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.