The Elston Inn and Conference Center

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Coffee shop
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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450 Sweet Briar Dr, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595
  • Place, Sweet Briar College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sweet Briar Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Sweetbriar Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Elston Inn and Conference Center

An attached winery, a restaurant, and a 24-hour business center are available at this inn. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Elston Inn and Conference Center offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. This Sweet Briar inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and computer monitors, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Elston Inn and Conference Center , you're just a quick walk from Sweet Briar Museum. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Sweet Briar College and 8 minutes by foot from Sweet Briar Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
A winery is on site. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. The business-friendly The Elston Inn and Conference Center also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sweet Briar inn.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Prothro Dining Hall - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Prothro Dining Hall

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Security Guard at 450 Sweet Briar Drive, Sweet Briar, Virginia]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Security Guard at 450 Sweet Briar Drive, Sweet Briar, Virginia
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

The Elston Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most pleasant stays at a "hotel" I've ever experienced, I would have happily stayed more than one night if needed. The setting is lovely and peaceful. The room was quiet at night and our beds were comfortable. Our room faced the woods with a patio which we spent a lot of time on. The facility is on the older side, but everything was clean and organized and we had everything we needed. You can park close to your room and I love that it's only 2 stories with outside access (like a motel). Staff was all very friendly. My ONLY suggestions would include 1. a protein option for breakfast- in fairness it is a continental breakfast, but there really aren't any close restaurants in the area (at least breakfast options) it was a lot of bread/carbs and sugar. And 2. with being on the ground floor, it would be nice to have an additional security/lock on the sliding glass door to the patio- it's just a simple latch, which felt a little insecure. Overall we had a wonderful experience and I would absolutely come back! Good job Sweet Briar! I feel like we found a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a beautiful balcony and views. Front desk staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026