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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

2.0 star property
Motel in Salem with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Dinner served, Italian cuisine
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Reception

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Salem is home to Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81. Dixie Caverns and Showtimers Community Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Hill Park Trailhead and Longwood Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moyers Sports Complex or Salem Civic Center.
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Map
5399 W Main St, Salem, VA, 24153

What's nearby

  • Dixie Caverns - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salem Civic Center - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • LewisGale Medical Center - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Virginia Tech University - 28 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Lane Stadium - 31 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 22 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Seagis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

Property highlights
Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sicily Italian Cuisine

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 located?

Situated in Salem, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dixie Caverns and within 9 mi (15 km) of Green Hill Park Trailhead and Roanoke College. Moyers Sports Complex and Salem Civic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 80 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay Left after one hour. Was filthy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good motel, not a hotel.

Arrived and name on motel was Bluejay, not what was advertised. Would not suggest others to stay. Towels felt like they were hung dry. If I wasn't so exhausted would not have stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value! Traditional road-side motel - no frills, but clean and a nice bed to sleep in. Really easy check-in/check-out with not issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aged property and non-smoking room smells like smoke, but there is a fridge with freezer, microwave and a nice Mexican restaurant a mile down the road. Inexpensive compared with near by options, and close to trailhead.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed our stay here. After reading previous reviews we almost canceled and went elsewhere. I'm glad we didn't do that. It was quiet (other than traffic which is not something that they can control) and there were no issues at all. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a scary site when we pulled up and the sign at the road does not even read OYO Hotel, it reads Blue Jay Motel. I would pass on staying here again, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed 1 and I would not even use the shower, I took my shower somewhere else and not at this scary place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Think i rather sleep in my car then there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for a single night. The soap was so old that it didn't work until you left it in water for awhile.

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dingy and stained, room smelled like mold, carpeting was soiled
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sub standard no service

This place is a dump, it listed check in as 4pm-Midnight, we got there at 11pm and no one was at the lobby. Two cats roamed the dirty lobby room, the hotel sign said Blue Jay Hotel, not listed on the info. I do not recommend this place, we are hoping to get a refund for no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually give reviews and certainly not bad ones but seems this property had its heyday in the 1950s and hasn’t been updated since. I should have read the prior reviews as I mistakenly assumed the OYO connection helped but there was no sign, literally, of OYO and the pictures online are very misleading. This property is what it is - a rundown roadside motel - and you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor outside signage.....had previous motel signage in front of property. Rather worn furniture around entrance to property. Bed was comfortable and afforded us a good night's sleep. Room was clean; TV worked well. All outlets on room operated off entrance switch light switch. Did not notice until next morning as my phone did not charge. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

gayle

The place was overbooked. No notification that it was. Had notified that we would be late arriving. Had to find a new place at 11.30 pm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms were very old and outdated. The bathroom door had to be slammed to shut and yanked very hard to open. Nobody was ever at the office window. Not once was there ANY housekeeping and I had to borrow their vacuum to vacuum my own room. I was there for 4 nights of yuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down facility. TV didn’t work. Bathroom in bad condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need a lot of work , facelift !!

The room is nothing as it showed on the website, I never check the reviews but after this experience believe me I WILL !! There were cracks in the walls, the bathroom was disgusting, no many amenities, try to contact the attendant we never find it …..???
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived and there was NO RESERVATION FROM EXPEDIA. I had to scramble and find another hotel in the area during a sold out Virginia Tech Parents weekend trip. I had to pay $300 a night at two different hotels to accomodate me and my son. Then Expedia says that I am not going to get a refund. This was a horrific experience. Not only do I deserve a FULL REFUND (cannot believe you said I am not getting one) but you should ALSO reimburse me for the two hotels I had to find LAST MINUTE in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no lights in the room worked. burn holes in the bedspread. black hairs all over the sink and faucet. no hot water ever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
0 hot water. Asked to check in at 1pm, told $10 extra per hour. Asked for a 2nd night at same rate, told "because it is 11am price will be different." Young lady and young man polite. Older man very unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service

No after-hours check in

I was not able to check in at all. I arrived about 1:00 am after a football game at Va Tech. There was no one at the front desk. I rang the bell but no one came. I was not able to get into a room. Terrible check in system.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was an absolute terrible experience the staff at first said theybdo not rent to anyone local due to an bad experience from a previous tenant which i understand but why foes that apply to new coming customers. Either way just fron the poor customer service and rudeness i will not return to this establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not very clean got call asking if I left a gun under the bed a what! Yes a gun all rms non smoking non refundable deposit for room that was not as described only a tiny shower no baths tub rooms went to grab breakfast and the manager had been in my room while I was gone I am not happy at all about my stay I want a refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023