The town of Urbanna, Virginia, is located in Middlesex County in the east-central region of the Old Dominion State. Home to the Urbanna Oyster Festival since 1958, Urbanna is especially busy in November, when the festival is held. Located on the Rappahannock River just off the Chesapeake Bay, the town has charming boutique hotels as well as traditional accommodations for those looking to visit the town and try their hand at shucking.
The Chesapeake Inn bills itself as a "unique boutique hotel, catering to the boater, business and leisure traveler." Conveniently located in downtown Urbanna--and advertised as a prime lodging location for the local oyster festival--the inn offers a number of amenities, including complimentary WiFi access, plasma televisions in guest rooms, in-room appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators, and ample parking for patrons, a plus for downtown locations. Other amenities include cable television service, complimentary bicycle rentals, and in-room docking stations for iPods, adding a modern touch to this historic location. The inn is a non-smoking facility.
The Chesapeake Inn
250 Virginia Street
Urbanna, Virginia 23175
804-758-1111
thechesapeakeinn.com
Atherston Hall Bed & Breakfast, an appointment-only lodging facility, offers bed-and-breakfast accommodations in historic Urbanna. Conveniently located near the town's waterfront area, the lodging facility dates back to the late 19th century and was updated in 2005. Beautifully landscaped--the grounds feature a garden, water fountain and a porch area--the inn features guest rooms and sitting rooms, and offers complimentary breakfast, including hot items such as eggs, bacon and French toast. Sailing charters are offered through the lodging facility. The facility is non-smoking, but smoking is permitted in the porch area.
Atherston Hall Bed & Breakfast
260 Prince George Street
Urbanna, Virginia 23175
804-758-2809
atherstonhall.com
The Inn at Urbanna Creek is a charming bed-and-breakfast lodging establishment in historic Urbanna that dates back to the late 19th century. Amenities include complimentary breakfast served in the dining room, an on-site library for reading and reflection and outdoor decks. The inn also runs a small catering service, perfect for family get-togethers. The inn also offers a cottage for rent, and guest room amenities within the inn itself include private bathrooms and queen-sized accommodations, as well as a suite with a king-sized bed. Other amenities include complimentary WiFi access and satellite television service, as well as a reservation-only massage service.
Inn at Urbanna Creek
210 Watling Street
Urbanna, VA 23175
804-758-4661
innaturbannacreek.com
Located just over 10 miles south of Urbanna, in Gloucester, Virginia, is the Comfort Inn. The hotel has 79 rooms overall, and offers amenities such as complimentary breakfast and WiFi access, complimentary coffee served all day long, and a complimentary newspaper delivered to all patrons on weekdays. Facility amenities include an outdoor swimming pool as well as a business center, offering services such as copying and faxing, which caters to business-oriented patrons. Meeting rooms are also available on-site. Premium cable service is offered in all guest rooms, and some rooms are equipped with hot tubs. The hotel is pet-friendly, charging only a nominal fee for pets. The hotel is also located approximately 2 miles from the local hospital, the Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.
Comfort Inn
6639 Forest Hill Avenue
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-695-1900
comfortinn.com
