Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding, personalized service (multiple staff named)
Beautiful, well-maintained and stylish property
Dog-friendly policy
Complimentary coffee bar in lobby
Comfortable rooms and beds; luxurious suite options
Excellent valet service
Highly praised on-site restaurants
Cons:
Low shower water pressure reported by one guest
Missing bar soap at sink on arrival (resolved by housekeeping)
Limited street parking availability (valet recommended)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Property and rooms described as exceptionally clean and well maintained; minor issue noted that there was no bar soap at the bathroom sink on arrival (housekeeping provided it promptly).
Service
9.6
Multiple reviews praise staff by name and describe white-glove, attentive service (guest services, valet, and restaurant staff called out for exceptional care and thoughtful gestures such as upgrades and welcome amenities).
Location
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms described as elegant, comfortable, and well appointed (cozy beds, spa-like bathrooms, large suites); one reviewer noted limited shower water pressure.
Amenities
9.3
Noted amenities include a complimentary coffee bar, dog-friendly policy, valet parking, and well-maintained gardens—thoughtful, well-executed offerings.
Value for Money
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9.5
On-site restaurants are described as fantastic and staff (Birch & Bloom) remembered guests; complimentary coffee bar in the lobby was highlighted as a nice perk.
Overall Experience
9.4
Consistently very positive across reviews—guests would return, highly recommend, and describe the stay as special and next-level due to service and ambience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in a luxurious stay at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel, an IHG Hotel in Charlottesville. With a prime location near top attractions such as John Paul Jones Arena and Scott Stadium, our hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay.

Top-Notch Dining and Fitness Facilities

Savor delectable Steakhouse dishes at our restaurant and unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the bar. Stay active during your stay with complimentary access to our fitness centre and explore the beautiful garden area with our free bike rentals.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Located just minutes away from the University of Virginia, our hotel offers a convenient base to explore Charlottesville. Let our friendly staff assist you with any information you need to navigate the area seamlessly.

Experience luxury and convenience at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Charlottesville getaway.

Important information:

Breakfast-inclusive rates consist of breakfast for 2 guests.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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 330 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Janie • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Niloufar • couple • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
Will definitely stay again on the next trip to Charlottesville
Pros:

Staff and Services were great

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • au
9
Loved it, beautiful hotel in a beautiful spot, perfect place for a special weekend away
Pros:

It’s a beautiful hotel, so well designed and maintained. Great for a special weekend away

Cons:

The water pressure in shower wasnt great

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel and grounds.
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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193buffyg • Friends getaway
10
Beautiful, Dog-Friendly Hotel with Modern Style and Outstanding Service
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would gladly return. The property is exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated, both inside and out. The contemporary, modern design creates a welcoming atmosphere, and the gardens surrounding the hotel are especially lovely and well maintained.

The staff was super friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, making the experience even more enjoyable. One of our favorite touches was the fantastic complimentary coffee bar in the lobby—a great perk that made each morning even better.

Our room was comfortable, with a very cozy bed that made for a great night’s sleep. The hotel is also dog-friendly, which was a huge plus for us.

The only minor oddity was that there wasn’t any bar soap at the bathroom sink when we arrived. Fortunately, housekeeping was happy to provide some upon request, so it was an easy fix.

Parking is available through valet service, with some limited street parking nearby if you prefer.

Overall, this is a beautiful, clean, and comfortable hotel with outstanding service, thoughtful amenities, and a stylish atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
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shaggerty12 • Family • Virginia Beach, Virginia
10
Thoughtful staff!
Pros:

Wonderful staff- especially Marcus and Younis- they went out of their way to help me when I needed help with a situation! Truly felt well taken care of during my stay! Thank you!!

2026-07-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Christina • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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EdwardW1984 • Couples
10
Next Level Experience in Cville!
Pros:

My wife Cecilia and I are Kimpton super-fans and have visited over 60 different Kimpton properties over the years and the Kimpton Forum is at the very top of our list of favorites. All aspects of the Forum are top-notch - breathtaking lobby atrium, elegant yet super comfortable rooms and fantastic on-site restaurants. What sets the Forum apart in our experience is the next-level guest services experience. The white glove treatment began before we even checked in as guest services supervisor Chloe reached out to Cecilia to inquire whether we had any special requests and what time we would be arriving. As we were celebrating a milestone occasion, Chloe not only upgraded our room to a huge and luxurious one bedroom suite (complete with dining room table for 8, spa-like bathroom w/ soaking tub and three (!) mini-refrigerators) and arranged for a bottle of bubbly and platter of sweet treats to be delivered to the suite. The entire guest services team members that we interacted with throughout our stay were so warm, inviting and thoughtful - special thanks to Jaquan, Jasmine, Marcus and Cyn as each went above and beyond each time we saw them. The red carpet treatment also extended to the additional room that we booked for family that joined us for the celebration, as the staff set aside the connecting room to our suite for their reservation. Special shout-out to Kim from the Birch & Bloom service staff, as she greeted us warmly each day of our stay and remembered us from our most recent stay at the Forum last summer. The only downside to our stay was that we had to check out…we are already planning our next stay at this amazing property!

2026-07-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Alvaro • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sapna • couple • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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mikerM6457CV • Family
10
Best valet experience
Pros:

Anthony Nelson, and team was the best valet experience I have ever had, 3 days……Mike reese

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Blake • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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nicolelX5635CE • Couples
10
Review
Pros:

Anthony (AJ) was very helpful in settling us in our room. He was warm and welcoming.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Amal • family_with_children • us
8
Great location and friendly staff .
Pros:

Stuff are very friendly and efficient. The only complain I had was room service- never pickup the phone. Parking stuff are heart of the hotel and very welcoming and made my stay enjoyable. Front desk were also wonderful. Room service and restaurant should have more on Choices for guest .

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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A8922MYjohna • Family
10
Beautiful experience.
Pros:

beautiful place with professional staff.

2026-06-07 • via Tripadvisor
6
62jenh • Friends getaway
10
Great service
Pros:

Younis and AJ were excellent! Let them wear sunglasses!

2026-06-07 • via Tripadvisor