Staunton, Virginia
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Restored Jeffersonian hideaway
Restored Jeffersonian hideaway
A handcrafted spiral staircase winds up to the rooftop cupola, looking out over eighty acres of quiet grounds.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1828 Jeffersonian red-brick hospital with original heart pine floors, wide corridors, and a rooftop cupola.
Notable
Vaulted ceilings and wide halls meet modern guest rooms with repurposed historic doors and rainfall showers.
Listed
Shenandoah Valley craft beers, regional Virginia wines, and rotating works from downtown Staunton art galleries.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown Staunton's Victorian architecture, local art galleries, and restaurants are just a short walk down Greenville Avenue.
The rooms
Airy quarters feature twelve-foot ceilings, original heart pine floors, barn-style bathroom doors, and Crucible Coffee roasts.
The spa
Four treatment rooms and a nail salon host hot stone massages, mineral body treatments, and reflexology.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Second Draft Bistro
Seating extends to a columned veranda overlooking the grounds, serving Shenandoah Valley fare, draft beers, and regional Virginia wines.
How it began
Built in 1828 by Thomas Jefferson protégé Thomas Blackburn, the red-brick neoclassical structure began life as a state hospital.
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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.