The Clifton – A Favorite for Families in Charlottesville
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Clifton offers 20 guest rooms across five historic buildings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee machines, hot tubs, and free WiFi. Private bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms provide pool views, private entrances, and outdoor dining areas.
Dining & Cuisine
1799 Restaurant serves seasonal cuisine using local ingredients from the hotel's garden, led by Michelin-starred Chef Matthew Bousquet. The Copper Bar offers seasonal cocktails and wine selections. A continental breakfast is available each morning. Room service is provided, and private dining options include the wine cellar, veranda, library, or chef's counter.
Recreation & Activities
The property features a 100-acre estate with an outdoor infinity pool, spa tub, private 20-acre lake, and walking trails. Guests can arrange massages and spa services. Activities include guided hikes, yoga sessions, river adventures, and vineyard tours. The hotel is a wedding venue with an eight-peaked sailcloth tent for events.
Location & Access
Located just off Route 250 East, The Clifton is 4.6 miles from Monticello, 5.5 miles from Les Yeux du Monde, and 6 miles from James Monroe's Highland. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is 25 km away. The hotel is connected to a shopping center and within a 5-minute drive of University of Virginia and Arcady Vineyard.
Services & Amenities
Services include free private parking, concierge assistance, dry cleaning/laundry, 24-hour front desk, complimentary newspapers, and babysitting/childcare. The property offers free WiFi throughout. Meeting and event spaces accommodate 4-250 people with full AV capabilities. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon request.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor