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Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial hotel near University of Virginia

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Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience in this elegant space, complete with a long table set for a meal.
Relax in this serene outdoor space with a comfortable sofa, dining table, and lush green surroundings.
Stately building with a classical and modern blend, featuring a central entrance supported by columns, set amidst a serene lawn and mature trees.
Relax in this urban retreat with a city view, a comfortable sofa, and a cozy atmosphere.
Cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a stunning artwork above.

Popular amenities

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

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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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

  • 1152 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 357 sq ft
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 372 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 783 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 394 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 366 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 488 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • 353 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 372 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 785 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

UVA stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this UVA hotel, you'll find University of Virginia and Barracks Road Shopping Center. John Paul Jones Arena and Davenport Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Scott Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Downtown Mall - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4-star Colonial hotel near University of Virginia
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Charlottesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG to the airport?

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG is 9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG.

How close is Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (20-min drive) from Chris Greene Lake Beach.

Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 40 for adults, USD 20 and 40 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 26 per day.

Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG have a pool?

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG to downtown Charlottesville?

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG is 2.5 mi away from Charlottesville.

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 353 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

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

Traveled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a two queen room and were told that we had booked a flexible room. That is no where on the reservation that I am aware of. We had to request a roll away bed. Very frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value, great location, clean, quiet, great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful. Hotel is immaculate. Restaurant was amazing. All around wonderful experience. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tord

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel at UVA. Love the lobby and common spaces (cozy fireplace areas), the gardens are beautiful and the rooms are pretty. The restaurant was not staffed well for breakfast…so plan for extra time to be seated and served.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel…will definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Trevor

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY, NEW ROCHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great girls weekend, very attentive staff. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, JASPER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location inside in the University grounds. Clean, new. Large rooms. Close to downtown with car
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025