Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia. The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university. The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia. Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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Name: Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams

11909 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)

"Everything was wonderful on my stay"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Petersburg by IHG

11979 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA

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This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"it was very nice and a comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams

12001 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA

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This hotel features a gym and a seasonal outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free internet in public areas. ...

8/10 Very Good! (940 reviews)

"Rooms are not the biggest but the beds are comfortable and they were very clean. They had your typical breakfast options in the morning and the hours are great for that. Also located right off I95 so easy on and off of just looking for a place to rest your head for the night. They also have a Mexican ..."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA

130 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA

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This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

"Nice place"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

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Quality Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams

11974 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA

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A restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, ...

6/10 (939 reviews)

"We had a great room and a good breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee

12208 S Crater Rd/I-95, S on I-95 Exit 45, Petersburg, VA

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of ...

5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)

"A good place, good coffee, clear and friendly"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

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"Rooms are not the biggest but the beds are comfortable and they were very clean. They had your typical breakfast options in the morning and the hours are great for that. Also located right off I95 so easy on and off of just looking for a place to rest your head for the night. They also have a Mexican restaurant and Italian restaurant across the street with a 7-11 adjacent to the property. They also have an outdoor pool and little park for children. I would stay here again without a doubt. "

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