The Best Hotels and B&Bs to Book Near the River House, Virginia

So relaxing, so tasteful, so homely – with contemporary design and a real feel of luxury, Roanoke Boutique Hotel was created with a love for the area and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 1890s house is a mile (1.6km) from the Taubman Museum of Art and just 3mi (4.8km) from the Mill Mountain Zoo, and offers a choice of two well-appointed king suites – one has a private porch, and both include breakfast.

Framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and within walking distance of downtown Roanoke, the King George Inn has many amenities. These include a European-style breakfast made with ingredients from the local farmers’ market, a library and sitting room in an upstairs nook, a living room with a TV and free off-street parking. The opulent accommodation – with mountain views – is positively regal.

This striking piece of old Virginia once welcomed dignitaries, and has been renovated and restored for those wanting to retreat into the walls of a historic Southern mansion. Nope, you might not be a dignitary, but you are most welcome here. There’s a beautiful common area and the rooms all have private bathrooms, TVs and free wifi. Continental breakfast in a picnic basket is placed outside your room in the morning, complete with fresh fruit, fresh pastries and biscotti.