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Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • University of Virginia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • John Paul Jones Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charlottesville

With a stay at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG in Charlottesville (UVA), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Virginia and 6 minutes from Downtown Mall. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from John Paul Jones Arena and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Barracks Road Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barracks Road Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Downtown Mall - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 13 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services.
At Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 for adults and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kimpton The Forum By Ihg
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Charlottesville
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel Charlottesville

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 371 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

You cancelled our reservation at check in time. I booked 2 months in advance. It was my wife’s retirement celebration and we were going to the Chris Stapleton concert. I booked it because of the quality of the hotel and we could walk to the concert. Totally ruined that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Washington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always superb!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

johnna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. My only negative comment is that valet parking is required.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUN-TING

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on the UVA campus, very convenient and friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Gracious staff. Comfortable room. Good bar(s)! Easy valet system.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian, Ware Neck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but food was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Gardens
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parthiv

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evert, Chatham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to visit UVA campus, Monticello- Great new hotel with very friendly service. No brainer stay -
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, brand new, clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, winchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean good service n location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Bayfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great except no coffee makers in room u less you request.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice Clean Property! In room dining options not great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMINDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025