avid hotels - Salem by IHG

Hotels
Avid
9 (745 reviews)
501 Wildwood Road , Salem , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Lack of coffee in rooms
Poor breakfast quality
No indoor pool

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Issues mentioned regarding hairs on bed sheets and some negative aspects about breakfast cleanliness.
Service
9.86
Reviews highlighted remarkable service and supportive staff in difficult situations.
Location
9.9
Perfect location for the stay, convenient to interstate access.
Room Quality
8.85
Generally referred to as clean and modern, but noted some were small or uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.88
Coffee bar and modern design were praised, but lack of an indoor pool mentioned.
Value for Money
9.84
Described as a great value for an overnight stay.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast options were criticized heavily for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall positive experiences reported despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-26 00:14

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenient Location

Located just 46 km from Lane Stadium, avid hotels - Salem, an IHG Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts a non-smoking environment and is conveniently situated near various attractions including Civic Center, Science Museum of Western Virginia Hopkins Planetarium, and Mill Mountain Zoo.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities

Each room at avid hotels - Salem features a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed with quality linen. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a fridge in their rooms. Additionally, the hotel offers an à la carte breakfast with various options to suit every guest's preferences.

Business and Fitness Facilities

For guests looking to stay productive, the hotel provides a business center. Those wanting to stay active can make use of the on-site gym. The property also offers free private parking for added convenience.

Ready to experience modern comfort and convenience? Book your stay at avid hotels - Salem, an IHG Hotel now!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ROA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 745 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
A
Amanda couple us
10
New, clean and comfortable
Pros:

New, clean and comfortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Renae couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Staff, room, location

Cons:

Odor in hallways

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Kimberly family_with_children us
10
Me and my family loved it truly
Pros:

The staff was understanding when booking decided to mess up and book 2 rooms and the guy named Tony helped us by staying with us and helping us get a room when he could have turnt us away when we had issues would definitely stay here again and believe Tony should be promoted for his services

Cons:

Not necessarily the property more of booking.com being stupid the property was great

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple us
8
Passing through with my daughter. Needed a clean place to rest for the night. It was just what we needed.
Pros:

Nice!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia couple us
8
Overall it was a good option for us - great location and value.
Cons:

Would like to see better breakfast options, even if this increases the price slightly.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Franklin couple us
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly couple us
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Joe Cuse couple us
9
Comfortable bed, quiet and good location for traveling
Pros:

We are traveling from GA to NY and stayed half way. Perfect location as it is right off the interstate and close to gas stations, dining options. Very comfortable bed, good A/C and quiet.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
J
Jhaniik solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

It was in a great location, the hotel was clean, the water for my shower was the right temperature and the bed and pillows were too good to be true.

Cons:

Better or more breakfast options and that would be it for me.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family_with_children us
10
We would definitly stay here again.
Pros:

Everything was very clean, the beds and pillows were comfortable, loved the room shades (no gaps!), and breakfast was good.

Cons:

all was good

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
D
Doutre solo_traveller ca
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
K
Kirthana couple us
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
K
Kristy couple us
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
M
Manon couple ca
10
Parfait
Pros:

Très propre et pas dispendieux car on arrête dormir pendant un trajet avec déjeuner c’est bon et rapide bravo

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple us
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Joe family_with_children us
8
Very comfortable as we traveled for a baseball camp.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple us
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Holly couple us
10
We would 100% stay again!
Pros:

The hotel and our room were nice and very clean. The front desk staff was excellent!

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
M
Maurissa family_with_children us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee