Bent Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast
This isn't a motel, but the beautiful lodge sits atop Bent Mountain and offers a majestic view overlooking the Blue Ridge Parkway, which extends 100 miles south into North Carolina. Take in the view from one of the lodge's decks or sun rooms. Some suites have Jacuzzi tubs and private deck entrances. The lodge looks like a rustic mountain retreat, but offers modern updates, such as high-speed Internet and TVs. A full kitchen is available for catering events. (a fall wedding, perhaps?) Pets are welcome, but the lodge will charge a $25 a day fee. The lodge also has a dog run for large dogs and four horse stalls.
Bent Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast
9039 Mountain View Dr.
Copper Hill, VA 24079
(540) 651-2500
bentmountainlodgebedandbreakfast.com
Comfort Suites at Ridgewood Farm
This is one of the closest motels to Bent Mountain. Particularly convenient for hikers and visitors of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the motel offers free continental breakfast, microwave and refrigerator in all rooms. There's an outdoor pool with a hot tub, and free wireless high-speed Internet access is available. Pets are allowed for a $25 fee in designated rooms.
Comfort Suites at Ridgewood Farms
2898 Keagy Rd.
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-4800
comfortsuites.com
Sleep Inn Tanglewood
Nature lovers might enjoy staying here because the Blue Ridge Parkway's entrance is only four miles from the hotel. The Virginia Museum of Transportation is also just minutes away. It highlights Virginia's role in the railroads. In addition, the Roanoke area also offers other outdoor activities including horseback riding, boating and fishing and swimming.
Sleep Inn Tanglewood
4045 Electric Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-1500
sleepinn.com
Article Written By Ann Oldenburg
Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Ann Oldenburg has been a reporter/editor/author since 1990. She has written for publications including "The Washington Post," "USA TODAY" and "TV Guide." She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Florida.
