Rocky Mount, VA Hotels

Set in the rolling hills of the western Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Rocky Mount, Virginia, features several outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing and boating. Tourists can explore the Crooked Road, a driving route through the Appalachian Mountains from the western slopes of the Blue Ridge to the Coalfields region of Virginia. The trail provides major heritage music venues such as the Blue Ridge Music Center, Birthplace of Country Music Alliance and the Carter Family Fold. Hotels in the area welcome visitors with their comfortable rooms.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, located on Route 40, is a prime location that enables access to both Smith Mountain and Bedford. Attractions nearby include Smith Mountain Lake, Ferrum College, Martinsville Speedway and Booker T. Washington National Monument. The hotel provides an on-site health and fitness center with an indoor pool and whirlpool, Nautilus equipment with two treadmills, Recumbent bike and an Elliptical trainer. Housekeeping and laundry services with dry cleaning and pickup are available. Amenities include executive suites, copying and facsimile services, high speed Internet access and wireless data connections.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
395 Old Franklin Trnpk.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 489-5001
hiexpress.com

The Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast

Situated between the great mountains and lakes of Virginia, Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast provides guests with a romantic and relaxing ambian. Located near Rocky Mount's best attractions, Claiborne House sits beside the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 15 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway MP 121. The property features rooms specifically designed for two people. A non-pet-friendly place to stay, Claiborne House offers six rooms fully furnished with king beds, sitting areas, private entrances and baths and TV. For guests who enjoy nature, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sweet Mountain Laurel Loop and Smart View Recreation Area serve as perfect backdrops for a fun-filled day outdoors.

The Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast
185 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-4616
claibornehouse.net

Comfort Inn-Smith Mt. Lake

Comfort Inn-Smith Mt. Lake, conveniently located south of Roanoke on Route 220, is near tourist attractions including Smith Mountain Lake, Martinsville Speedway, Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum. Guests will find it convenient to travel to Ferrum College and the Roanoke Regional Airport from this hotel as well. The pet-friendly, 61-room Comfort Inn provides guests with comfortable quarters that include coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, in-room safes and cable television with 71 channels and free HBO. Guests also receive a free continental breakfast, free local calls, free weekday newspaper and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. The property provides both non-smoking and smoking rooms.

Comfort Inn-Smith Mt. Lake
1730 N. Main St.,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 489-4000
comfortinn.com

Article Written By Edward Perry

Edward Perry has been a freelance writer since 2006. His articles appear on Trails, eHow, and in "USA Today." Edward holds a Bachelor of Science in psychobiology from University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Business Administration from New York University.

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