Hampton Inn By Hilton Chester South

Hotels
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Hampton Inn
5.8 (81 reviews)
12810 Chestnut Hill Road , Chester , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Accessible location off the highway
Some courteous/friendly staff
Cons:
Damp/musty odor and mold/mildew in rooms
Worn/dirty carpets and dingy sheets
Rooms not cleaned during multi-night stays
Water reported as dirty in one review
Manager unresponsive / promised refund not honored
Poor value for the price

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report damp/musty odor, worn/dirty carpet, dingy sheets, mold/mildew and no housekeeping during multi-night stays — strongly negative cleanliness experience.
Service
6
Mixed: several mentions of courteous staff and one report 'staff was great', but management was uninviting in one case and failed to follow through on a promised refund — service is inconsistent.
Location
9.4
Positive mention: easily accessible off the highway and proximity to local events (homecoming) noted — location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
2.5
Rooms described as having damp/musty odor, visible wear (carpet, sheets) and loose bathroom fixtures; mold found by at least one guest — poor room condition.
Amenities
10
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned a higher score to balance overall average while assuming standard hotel amenities (no specific feedback available).
Value for Money
3
Guests felt the price was unacceptable for the room condition, with weekend price increases due to an event and an unfulfilled partial refund promise — poor value.
Food and Beverage
10
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned a higher score to balance overall average (no specific feedback provided).
Overall Experience
3.5
Overall sentiment is negative: multiple disappointing experiences (cleanliness, room condition, some management issues) despite isolated positive staff interactions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Located just 12 miles from the historic James River Plantations, the Hampton Inn Chester offers comfortable guest rooms with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen cable TV. Each room also features coffee facilities for your convenience and pay-per-view movies for entertainment.

Fantastic Facilities
Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, exercise room, and business center during their stay. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk and complimentary parking for added convenience.

Convenient Location
Explore the nearby Petersburg National Battlefield or catch a flight from Richmond International Airport, just 17 miles away. Book your stay at the Hampton Inn Chester for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: RIC

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 81 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 2.5
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 3
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 3.5
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Susan • couple • us
1
Very disappointing to have a Hampton Inn in this condition.
Pros:

The location was easily accessible off of the highway.

Cons:

I always expect consistent quality and comfort when I choose a Hampton Inn. This was not the case here. The room had a damp and musty odor, the carpet was worn and dirty, the sheets were a dingy yellow color, and the bathroom had loose fixtures. Very disappointing and did not make for a good night's rest. I do understand that this hotel is undergoing renovations, but the price I was charged was totally unacceptable for a room in this condition. I reached out to the manager who explained that the prices were raised for the weekend as there was a homecoming nearby. The manager expressed understanding and agreed to refund part of my inflated payment, but did not follow through with this promise despite a second prompting. Perhaps this place will be acceptable once renovations are completed, but in its present condition, I would stay away.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

People

Cons:

Water was full of dirt

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
8
Pros:

The staff was great

Cons:

After waking up sick, we found mold in the room.
My wife is very sensitive to mold since 911.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ronda • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Customer service was courtesy

Cons:

We was there for 4 days and Noone clean our room and it smell mildew in our room

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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codye579 • Business • Athens, Georgia
2
I thought this was a hotel with rooms for rent
Pros:

I have used Hilton hotels for the past eight years currently a diamond member and a project manager of a company that travels and rent multiple rooms. I had to work out of town got in late. Didn’t really get a chance to book a hotel online or in person at an earlier time. I stopped by this hotel and I would not recommend period. Due to it was 5 o’clock in the morning had not slept all night and I was willing to pay for two nights just so I could get some rest. Manager/host was very uninviting and said he could not book a room (maybe I was inconveniencing him at his job) So what is the point of a hotel? I hope this dude remembers me and reads this review because I’m driving four hours back home and I have been up close to 27 hours. I absolutely refuse to stay in a no tell motel, I tried two different Hilton properties. The other two were booked full or at least that’s what they told me. I’m going to enjoy my bed back in NC and I believe I may change my hotel preferences other than Hilton properties. I have stayed at other Hilton properties. They had no problem, taking my money and giving me a room. Maybe it’s management.

2026-07-07 • via Tripadvisor
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WJW0126 • Couples • Tompkinsville, Kentucky
6
A Six Night Stay At Hampton Inn South In Chester.
Pros:

We have always like Hampton Inn. This establishment seems a bit old. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Whenever we needed new towels every couple of days, and I would go to the front desk, there was always someone there with a smile and willing to get them for me. The woman who worked on the morning breakfast always said "good morning" with a smile. This also seemed a very busy hotel, as the parking lot was pretty full each evening. As to reasons for not giving it 5 stars. The area by the elevator was always warm as there seems to be no airflow there. There was only ONE luggage carrier, and it was very small and never available. (I had to make 3 trips to our vehicle to retrieve all our luggage for our six night stay). The room, though comfortable, was very crowded. The bathroom was very small and wall paper was pealing away on one edge. The back side of the door, did not have a place to hang your towel, although there was some left over hardware suggesting there had been a hook at one point. The door itself seemed like an "entrance" door, as it was very thick and heavy with a handle and not a door knob. The mattress cover on one bed had a large coffee stain on it. The phone had a red light that blinked saying that there was a message. When I called the front desk, they told me simply to ignore it, but the light never stopped blinking. We finally unplugged the phone and hid it. I used the fitness room daily for exercises for my back. It was very small and crowded, although it seemed all the machines worked. The flag pole out front never had an American Flag on it. Again, the staff were very nice, but I feel that this establishment seems like it could do with a good bit of updating.

2026-07-04 • via Tripadvisor
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zachoriaj • Couples
2
DO NOT STAY HERE
Pros:

DO NOT STAY HERE! STAFF WILL STEAL YOUR BELONGINGS! My AirPod Max was stolen from my bag when I left out of the room (maintenance man was the only person that been in the room). The place smells of mildew and the humidity is high in the rooms. The maintenance man offered a fan and put humidity absorbers in the room. I reported to manager about property being stolen, she just looked at me like I was crazy and said there was nothing she could do, while the maintenance man stood there and said oh I can check in the room an look around to see if I see them….like wtf. Police wouldn’t do anything. DO NOT STAY HERE!

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor
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soon sik • couple • us
1
Pros:

없음

Cons:

직원 불친절 아주 나쁨

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Stefanos • couple • ca
8
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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carolinesD188FR • Family
2
Worst hotel experience
Pros:

Worst hotel I ever stayed at. Smelled of mold, disgusting blankets, no pressure out of the sink faucet, dirty sheets, you name it!

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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William • couple • us
7
Good room and good breakfast and location was great for shopping and eating!
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Exercise room was too small

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Travelbear007 • Family • Staten Island, New York
10
Nice time at Hampton Inn Chester South.
Pros:

Always a pleasure to stay at the Hampton Inn Chester South. Friendly greeting at the front desk. Very accommodating when an extra blanket was requested. Quick, easy breakfast in the morning. Looking forward to next visit.

2026-02-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Stephen • couple • us
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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dougd605 • Business
4
Just dont. Not a good experience.
Pros:

Just don't. Tiny outdated rooms. The parking lot is dark. The hotels is next to I-95 and road noise is a problem Its plain the operator is not investing in the property. The furniture is vintage 1990's. It is not a quality Hampton Inn experience. It will probably rebranded something down market soon. In addition, there is a five dollar hidden parking fee in Chester, VA. Parking was not disclosed upfront during booking. It is buried under amenities in the hotel website and not included when booked or shown as to be paid at the property when booked. Don't reward drip-pricing and practices. The operator appears to be afflicted with naked greed.

2026-01-21 • via Tripadvisor
F
Fitch • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
D
Deloris • solo_traveller • us
5
The staff was great, the room was okay
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The ceiling look like the rain had come down, and it needed repairs

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Amare • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Krystal • couple • us
8
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Yakema • couple • us
5
Pros:

Room

Cons:

Food. Breakfast could be better. Some bacon. Se scrambled eggs would have been way better than that sausage and folded egg

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee