Dinsmore Boutique Inn

4.0 star property

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Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether) | View from room
Front of property
Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)
Concierge desk
Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1211 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Downtown Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (1- Madison)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (4 - Monticello)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (3 - Library Loft)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (6 - Virginia)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (8 - Jefferson Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (7 - Veranda)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (9 - Monroe)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Charlottesville

A stay at Dinsmore Boutique Inn places you in the heart of Charlottesville, within a 15-minute walk of University of Virginia Hospital and Downtown Mall. .This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from University of Virginia and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Corner District.

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Downtown Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Virginia - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 8 min walk
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Grounds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ridley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Virginian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boylan Heights - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dinsmore Boutique Inn

Colonial bed & breakfast in Charlottesville with free breakfast
Dinsmore Boutique Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Dinsmore Boutique Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 268 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quaint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very convenient to my son's apartment and campus. Inn manager was great about communicating and very helpful. Would definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Providence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great room. Friendly efficient service. VERY clean and nicely kept. Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Dinsmore Inn and had a wonderful experience! The historic charm of the hotel was perfectly balanced with modern amenities, making for a truly unique and comfortable stay. The room, Jefferson 8, was spacious and had plenty of room for the two of us. The bed was a highlight - the mattress and pillows were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. The shower was fantastic, and we appreciated the abundance of towels. But what really made our stay stand out was the exceptional service. Jake was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay special. He even arranged for a delicious "to-go" breakfast, complete with muffins that were truly to die for! The hotel's location was also perfect, being just a short walk from UVA and several great restaurants. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with our stay and would highly recommend the Dinsmore Inn to anyone looking for a blend of history, comfort, and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard, Mills River

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in area was being reconstructed , just very noisy and dirty , if would have known would not have stayed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Arlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique inn. Great breakfast. Cute historic and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun property. Bed was super comfy and the breakfast at Farm Bell Kitchen was so yummy! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property. Walkable to everything! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Virginia which had very easy accessibility. At times the street noise got a bit loud but the inn was delightful. Breakfast at the restaurant (included) was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our second stay at Dinsmore, and it was as wonderful as the last time! The hotel has few tasty decorated charming rooms, it’s clean, safe with delicious breakfast and amazing customer service. Jake is always very helpful and thoughtful. We love the history of the house and the way it was preserved. Would d

10/10 Excellent

Zsofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great historic house, fantastic breakfast. Nice clean room, updated bathroom. The only regret was, that it is on a very busy, loud street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Charlottesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot is a bit difficult to navigate and getting to the entrance is a bit difficult with luggage. The rooms are beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Super comfortable bed. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal base for visit to UVA

What a delightful find for our visit to tour UVA! Could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The room was just lovely, breakfast amazing, and the location just steps away from campus was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margit, Chevy Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

The manager was very helpful and accommodating with my request for an early check in due to bad weather. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner and the room was beautiful. The king bed was huge and so comfortable. Lots of chairs and desk space in the room. Tv was easy to use and large. Views of the city were great. Shower was gorgeous. Staff and food at Farm Bell Kitchen were top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024