Sweet Briar, an unincorporated village in central Virginia, is perhaps best known as the home to Sweet Briar College. The school is a private women's institution founded in 1901 that encompasses more than 3,200 acres of land. Parents and prospective students who come to visit the school will find a range of accommodations in the area. Hotels near Sweet Briar range from luxury to budget, all offering swift access to the campus.
The Amherst Inn is located three miles north of Sweet Briar in the heart of downtown Amherst. Guest accommodations all feature free wireless Internet access, extended cable service and king- or double-size beds. The hotel provides a free breakfast service each morning, and several restaurants are located less than one mile away. Other hotel services include a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. Pets are permitted--as of 2010, the fee per animal was $10.
Amherst Inn
116 Richmond Hwy.
Amherst, VA 24521
434-946-7641
amherstinnva.com
The Holiday Inn Lynchburg is about 13 miles south of Sweet Briar in the town of Lynchburg. The hotel is located in the downtown neighborhood, affording easy access to the city's historic district as well as views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guestrooms are outfitted in modern decor, including a leather chair with ottoman and work desk. Suites also afford a separate living room with a sofa; some suites have a private Jacuzzi as well. Hotel amenities include an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and terrace, a fitness center and an on-site restaurant serving entrees such as gourmet shrimp and Moroccan salmon.
Holiday Inn Lynchburg
601 Main St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-528-2500
holidayinn.com
The Craddock Terry Hotel is located just under 13 miles south of Sweet Briar. The boutique hotel is housed in a building that once served as a shoe factory, and offers 44 guest rooms. Accommodations feature exposed stone and brick walls, luxury fabrics and high ceilings. Guest suites also have a separate living room with a wet bar and two flat-panel televisions. Other upscale touches include granite counter tops in the bathrooms and over-sized bath tubs. The hotel lobby is home to a large fireplace and seating area as well as modern artwork. Additional amenities at the hotel include two on-site restaurants.
Craddock Terry Hotel
1312 Commerce St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-455-1500
craddockterryhotel.com
