Petersburg, VA

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Where to stay in Petersburg

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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Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
2 out of 5
12208 S Crater Rd/I-95, S on I-95 Exit 45, Petersburg, VA
The price is NT$1,916 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
NT$1,916
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dogwood Trace Golf Course and ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Having a large trash container right in front of my room so I couldn't park there."

Reviewed on 2024/5/3

Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
2.5 out of 5
130 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA
The price is NT$3,801 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
NT$3,801
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Front desk was very personable"

Reviewed on 2024/5/17

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
11979 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
The price is NT$4,095 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
NT$4,095
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The microwave in the room did not work nor did the telephone. I discovered this because I was calling the front desk in regards to the microwave Not working. I called to the front desk from my mobile phone and the staff stated they will Inform the Manager that come in the morning ‼️😩"

Reviewed on 2024/5/22

Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
3.5 out of 5
315 21st St, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified vacation home in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,084 reviews)
"Room was nice and bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 2024/5/23

The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
3 out of 5
2207 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,279 reviews)
"Professional staff"

Reviewed on 2024/5/24

The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Placemakr Marymount Ballston
4 out of 5
1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
"very nice place"

Reviewed on 2024/5/23

Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Petersburg

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
59
" "5 - Excellent 18.73015873015873%
4 - Good
116
" "4 - Good 36.82539682539682%
3 - Okay
102
" "3 - Okay 32.38095238095238%
2 - Disappointing
18
" "2 - Disappointing 5.714285714285714%
1 - Terrible
20
" "1 - Terrible 6.349206349206349%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 15, 2020

Petersburg is not a bad place. It has its ups and downs just like any other city in the United States and I like phat Phillies restaurant behind the motel.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Feb 11, 2020

Over all area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 4, 2020

Petersburg is not a bad place to stay. Like any city it has its ups and downs but if you just stay to yourself and family you will be fine.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jan 26, 2020

Downtown Petersburg did not have any dining options, many run down houses, closed stores

4/5 - Good

Alex
Dec 23, 2019

I love the restaurant behind the hotel called Phat Phillies. It's great.

4/5 - Good

Jack
Dec 17, 2019

Based on the sites mentioned here, I would like to revisit. However, no way would I recommend Flagship Inn. No blanket? come on. I just wanted out of there.

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