Little Mod Hotel at the University

Hotels
8.7 (218 reviews)
207 14th Street Northwest , Charlottesville , us

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Pet bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean rooms
Unique decor
Cons:
Noisy surroundings
Occasional maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
The rooms were very clean, but one review mentioned a slight musty smell.
Service
9.05
Friendly staff and they handled a guest's request efficiently by mailing back a lost charger.
Location
9.09
Great location close to UVA, with easy access to downtown and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.54
Spacious rooms with a unique retro vibe, but mentioned some issues like cold rooms at check-in.
Amenities
8.57
Interesting amenities like a record player and records, though some guests noted missing features like a microwave.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value for a centrally located hotel with character, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Limited food options during the holiday, but there's a food truck that's usually available.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a positive experience with a desire to return despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:36

Property Description

Stylish Accommodations
Experience the charm of our well-appointed non-smoking rooms, designed for your comfort and relaxation during your stay at Little Mod Hotel at the University.

Delicious Dining
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant, serving a variety of culinary delights to satisfy your taste buds after a day of exploring Charlottesville.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated within close proximity to popular attractions such as John Paul Jones Arena and the University of Virginia, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Charlottesville's sights and sounds.

To indulge in a memorable stay in Charlottesville, book your room at Little Mod Hotel at the University today.

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 218 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Joanne • family_with_children • us
9
Super fun mid-entury retro vibe hotel in great location. I would stay again.
Pros:

Great location, good value and very unique in a good way. A remodeled mid-century kitschy style motel with a retro vibe.Spacious, colorful guest rooms, vibrant decor, and normally there is a hip airstream food truck on site but was not available the weekend we were there but given it was Thanksgiving weekend it's understandable. Located across the street from UVA.

Cons:

The only thing that wold make it better is to have a microwave in the room. But there is a frig and record player with albums. They do not have dedicated parking lot but there is free street parking across the street.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • us
7
Cute hotel in central location of town but close to train. I would stay again!
Pros:

The location was walking distance to campus and lots of restaurants. The décor was really cute and the noise cancelling machine was a plus!

Cons:

The trains rumbling through multiple times in the middle of the night was not something I expected! Hence, the bonus of the noise cancelling machine :)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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laurie • couple • us
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Keionna • couple • us
10
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Paul • couple • us
5
Close the the University but very noisy and overpriced.
Pros:

Fun, kitschy vibe

Cons:

It’s a motel labeled as a hotel. Exterior doors, few facilities. Noisy train tracks are right up against the property. We did not see good value for what we paid.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • us
9
Great location. Fun hotel to experience.
Pros:

Very cute motel with a fun concept. Great location a couple of blocks off campus and basically right at “The Corner.” Plenty of places to walk and explore. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Our key cards stopped working twice. Not a big deal, but it was inconvenient and took a little to get replacements both times as the system wasn’t cooperating. I had also discounted the reviews talking about the train, but it was for real. The train went through a few times each night, and a couple of the times it shook the room and we didn’t think there was an end. They do offer masks and earplugs, which is nice. Again, not that big of a deal.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • fr
4
Pros:

There was a bed

Cons:

I was stolent twice the night charge by the property

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Ed • family_with_children • us
8
Great location
Pros:

The Little Mod Hotel is in a great location, although when UVA is in full swing, it could be noisy-- potentially. We were there right after Thanksgiving just for a night. Many restaurants and stores were not open, but the campus is very near, and we had a lovely walk through it. The Rotunda was open to visitors and we also looked carefully at the enslaved worker memorial.

Cons:

The hotel which has great 1960s and 1970s decor has a nice vibe and friendly staff but again, due to our timing, almost no one was there. The food truck that sits in the small hotel parking lot only opened for breakfast due to the holiday and it was too late for us.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • us
10
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Cady • couple • us
10
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Keionna • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I loved everything

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Keionna • couple • us
10
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kubaszumski • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Location close of UVA

Cons:

Visitors should take into account that this is more of a motel. The rooms have doors that opens to an exterior corridor. When I arrived in the night in November, the room was freezing and the room heated only after a couple of hours. The reception is not occupied full time.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Erin • extended_group • us
9
Super cute and totally wonderful, would stay again
Pros:

Was a lovely motel to stay in for my birthday. Loved the setup of the room, the shower tile and the comfy beds of course. Listened to the records and had a wonderful night. Perfect for a night downtown in Cville.

Cons:

Wish it wasn't so close to the train tracks. If you're a light sleeper this isn't the place to stay. Also wish the chairs we a bit sturdier and a bit bigger but it was fine.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Rowell • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall, I really enjoyed my short stay here, and would book here again
Pros:

Style, fun, kitschy touches, large room, very clean, large TV, excellent location

Cons:

You have to pay for parking; the room has a slight musty smell

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • us
9
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Leigh • couple • us
9
So convenient to visit our student at UVA
Pros:

Close to everything at UVA. Cute decor and very clean.

Cons:

Some surrounding neighborhood noise, but that's to be expected in a college town.

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • us
9
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Sally • solo_traveller • us
9
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place central to UVA
Pros:

I was looking for a place not too far from the train station since I was traveling with just my backpack and wanted something walking distance. It's also right by the Corner and not too far from the Downtown Mall so it's pretty central to everything which is great. The room also had some personality; they've got some great things like a record player and records in the rooms if that's your thing, and the color scheme is livelier than your basic hotel room. They also put me in touch with a local laundry service that came to the hotel and picked up my clothes (good service but expensive!). I also left my laptop charger in my room like a doofus and they were kind enough to mail it back to me.

Cons:

The drain in my shower was clogged and I had to fuss with it to get the water to go down. Not my favorite thing to do and I could've called them to come deal with it but it only took a minute. Also bear in mind that if you're staying there close to a weekend, you are near the Corner and you absolutely will hear all the partying that UVA is famous for into the late hours.

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee