Skippers is a small rural community adjacent to I-95 in southwest Virginia. Visitors to this quiet farming town will not find any hotels, but there are a few within 20 miles offering easy access to the area attractions including Meherrin River Park, Village View Museum and Roanoke Rapids Lake.
Deluxe Inn, located a block from I-95 in southern Emporia, is just four miles north of Skippers. The hotel offers economy-priced guest rooms with free continental breakfast and wireless Internet access. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a $5 nightly fee per pet, as of 2011. Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with patio seating area. Dining options include several local eateries within two miles including the Huddle House Restaurant, Squire House and Logan's Diner.
Fairfield Inn is located six miles north of Skippers in downtown Emporia. Guests are within walking distance of the Greensville Memorial Hospital and Belfield Marketplace Shopping center. Fairfield Inn features a spacious lobby with modern decor, complimentary breakfast buffet and business center. Guest rooms include standard rooms with a work desk and suites with a separate living area. The property offers an exercise room and small indoor recreation area with heated swimming pool and hot tub.
Sleep Inn offers moderately-priced hotel rooms a mile northwest of downtown Emporia. The hotel is conveniently a block from the I-95 entrance and within walking distance to a few eateries including Bojangle's, Five Guys Burgers and Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant. Sleep Inn offers a free deluxe continental breakfast, modern lobby lounge area and small business center. Rooms include a work desk, flat-screen TV and pets are allowed for a $15 nightly fee, as of 2011. Guests have access to a small fitness room and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sundeck.
Best Western is located two miles northeast of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and 11 miles south of Skippers. Downtown Roanoke offers a variety of attractions and eateries including the Roanoke Canal, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant and David's Restaurant. Accommodations include standard rooms with a work desk, lounge chair and complimentary breakfast. Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool with patio seating. Sarah's Pancake House located on-site features American cuisine with country decor.
