Sweet Briar College is a science and liberal arts college for women located in the village of Sweet Briar in central Virginia. Sweet Briar College was established in 1901 and is located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The college is less than 20 minutes away from the city of Lynchburg. For those that are seeking accommodations near Sweet Briar College, there are several hotels to consider.
The Amherst Inn is a convenient, budget-friendly hotel located in Amherst, Virginia, about six minutes away from Sweet Briar College, by car. The Amherst Inn is situated in the center of the historic town, and is only 20 miles away from the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway. The accommodation was constructed in 1948 and fully remodeled in 2001. All of the guest rooms are equipped with amenities such as 25 inch cable TVs (with more than 60 channels), alarm clock, refrigerator, dataport, telephone, free local telephone calls, wake-up call service and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Both smoking and non-smoking units are available. Other highlights include self parking, 24 hour reception, complimentary breakfast, photocopy and fax services and express checkout. Pets are permitted for a fee, with restrictions.
Amherst Inn
116 Richmond Highway
Amherst, VA 24521
434-946-7641
amherstinnva.com
The Holiday Inn Lynchburg is a contemporary hotel that is in downtown Lynchburg, just under 20 minutes away from Sweet Briar College. The Holiday Inn Lynchburg is situated in the center of the historic downtown area, and provides pleasant Blue Ridge Mountains vistas. Nearby attractions include the D-Day Memorial, Poplar Forest and the Natural Bridge. The guest rooms all come with complimentary high-speed Internet access, triple sheeted bedding, 25 inch satellite cable television (including HBO and pay-per-view movies), telephone and writing desk. Other highlights of the hotel are a business center, event and meeting facilities (for a maximum of 90 delegates), 24 hour exercise center, rooftop swimming pool and an on-site, full-service restaurant.
Holiday Inn Lynchburg
601 Main St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-528-2500
holidayinn.com
The Florence Elston Inn and Conference Center is situated directly on the sprawling 3,250 acre Sweet Briar College campus. The Florence Elston Inn is surrounded by greenery and native wildlife and has a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel consists of 38 guest rooms and master suites, many of which feature decks or balconies. The in-room amenities include an iron and ironing board, blow dryer, coffeemaker, cable television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Master suites also have refrigerators and microwave ovens. Complimentary breakfast is available to all guests of the accommodation. The inn has extensive meeting and conference facilities (10,000 square feet in total).
The Florence Elston Inn and Conference Center
134 Chapel Road
Sweet Briar, VA 24595
434-381-6138
elstoninn.com
The Knights Inn Madison Heights is an affordable hotel that is 15 minutes away from Sweet Briar College, in nearby Madison Heights. The Knights Inn Madison Heights is also close to Liberty University, Blackwater Creek and the Ivy Hill Golf Club. Pets are permitted to stay at the hotel for a nominal fee. The guest rooms include comforts such as a microwave oven, electronic lock, refrigerator, cable television and free local phone calls. Other benefits of the hotel are banquet and meeting facilities (for up to 150 individuals), truck and RV parking, complimentary continental breakfast, photocopy and fax services, free coffee and doughnuts in the lobby, outdoor swimming pool, on-site bar and restaurant, complimentary guest parking and 24 hour reception.
Knights Inn Madison Heights
3642 S. Amherst Highway
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-929-6506
knightsinn.com
