Dinsmore Boutique Inn

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Front of property
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Room, Private Bathroom (3 - Library Loft)
Exterior
The Virginia (Room 7) | Champagne service

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1211 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, Corner District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotunda
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪23 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, Private Bathroom (1- Madison)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (3 - Library Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (4 - Monticello)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Virginia (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Poet's Loft (Room 6)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (8 - Jefferson Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Private Bathroom (9 - Monroe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dinsmore Boutique Inn

This bed & breakfast features a meeting room, concierge services, and express check-out. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and wedding services.
Dinsmore Boutique Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Dinsmore Boutique Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Corner District. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Virginia Hospital and Downtown Mall
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Dinsmore Boutique Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Charlottesville bed & breakfast.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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 does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Dinsmore Boutique Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 403 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay near UVA!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, authentic stay near UVA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Adorable place, great service. And tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we encountered was wonderful! The accommodations were perfect! The parking and breakfast stellar and ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and entire place was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jake was a great manager and the Farm Bell restaurant had an amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location, ease of access, a beautifully appointed historical space with a large, very comfortable bed and linens. The inn had everything one could need for a short or longer term stay! Jake and the rest of the staff were so friendly, welcoming, accomodating and communicative.
Room 6
Room 6 entrance
Room 6...lovely natural light!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service was amazing. The room was huge and charming with a four poster bed and a separate claw foot tub and glass shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check-in to cleanliness to breakfast, the whole experience was outstanding. The staff, in particular, was attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful one night stay at the Dinsmore Inn! The room was so charming and the history of the building made you feel special to stay there! Jake the inn manager is very welcoming and is very punctual when responding to questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable room, location is convenient for walking to restaurants and UVA but on a busy road. They do a good job of keeping the noise out of the room but just FYI. Breakfast was included which is a nice perk, the coffee was very good and food was ok (pleasant atmosphere). Enjoyed Charlottesville.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely, the room was comfortable, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Inn is a lovely treat in the heart of Charlottesville. Check in was beyond welcoming, the room very clean and comfortable, parking easy and breakfast the next morning delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, historic inn with comfortable beds. Staff was attentive and welcoming. Walkable to UVA campus, and dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area. great parking at shared Marriott lot. Great breakfast at Farm Bell.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Dinsmore was perfect. Jake the manager responded quickly to every question and the location couldn’t have been better - everything within easy access and onsite parking. The ambiance of the buildings made us feel part of the history that drew us to C’ville for a mini-vacay and the included breakfast at the attached restaurant was beyond divine. Only problem was we were always too full to eat lunch later!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was wonderful and romantic!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great boutique inn located near UVA and the downtown mall in Charlottesville, VA. It's such a historic inn. The innkeeper keeps an open line of communication with you and the housekeeper does a great job keeping the inn clean and provides you with plenty of amenities. They also provide you with a delicious breakfast each morning at the restaurant attached to the inn. Great location for touring Monticello, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos and Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn manager Jake was delightful! Beautiful historic building, clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were checked in promptly, room was amazing, free breakfast was great - all for a great price. Excellent deal!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The innkeeper, Jake, goes above and beyond to ensure a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Charming historic inn in a great location

Charming historic inn in a great location. Manager Jake was very helpful and the restaurant downstairs had delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jieying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Great staff and services!! Beautiful place, very comfortable bed and awesome breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Courteous. Great communication. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was convenient; the area is also great for walking through central Charlottesville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025