Once a stop for stagecoach horses on the Fauquier & Alexandria Turnpike, Gainesville is a rapidly-growing community in the heart of Prince William County in Virginia. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options, from chain restaurants to locally owned establishments. When it comes to lodging, Gainesville and the surrounding area offer a number of accommodation options.
The types of hotels available in and around Gainesville vary from chain hotels like the Hampton Inn Gainesville to locally owned lodging, such as the Y Chung Inn. In nearby Manassas, travelers can choose between a number of chain accommodations, from budget-friendly options including the Super 8 to full-amenity choices, like Courtyard. Several “suite-only” hotels, like the Candlewood Suites, provide further options.
Because both Gainesville and Manassas are located off Interstate 66, hotels in both locations offer convenient access to major roads and are a 10-mile drive to Washington Dulles International Airport and only 30 miles from Washington, D.C. Gainesville’s hotels are found in one general area, namely off the exit for Interstate 66 near the Virginia Oaks Golf Club and Virginia Gateway Shopping Center. In Manassas, the majority of hotels are located off Interstate 66, near the Promenade at Manassas and Ambassador Square shopping centers.
Some Gainesville hotels also offer distinct amenities. The Value Place in Gainesville provides guests with extended-stay options, including weekly rental rates, and also provides full kitchens and on-site laundry facilities. The Country Inn and Suites Manassas offers traditional hotel rooms, as well as suites with separate living rooms and bedrooms and/or Jacuzzis.
Area hotels not only offer guests easy access to Arlington and Washington, D.C., but many are also located within minutes of nearby attractions, including historical sites, shopping and restaurants. History buffs will enjoy the Manassas Museum, Manassas National Battlefield and the National Air and Space Museum, all of which are within a 10-mile drive of many area hotels. Families can visit the Kid Drop Zone in Gainesville, an indoor playground and fun center, or Splashdown Waterpark in Manassas.
