Sleep Inn & Suites
Located in Stony Creek near Virginia State University, between Petersburg and Emporia Va., the Sleep Inn & Suites offers guests a comfortable night's stay in one of their 64 modern and stylish rooms and suites. Guest rooms provide comfortable king- or queen-size beds, private bathrooms, modern décor, and a daily complimentary Morning Medley Breakfast, including fresh Belgian waffles. The hotel also provides free wireless Internet access, a morning weekday newspaper and complimentary coffee each morning. Pets are welcome for an extra $15 per night, per pet. The limit is two pets per room at a maximum of 50 pounds each. Near Fort Lee and the Dinwiddie County airport (15 miles from the hotel), area attractions include Pamplin Historical Park, Fort Pickett, Richmond and the Roanoke Rapids (30 minutes south of the hotel), where guests can boat and go whitewater rafting among the Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains. Double rooms, as of January 2010, start from $79.99 per night.
Sleep Inn & Suites
11019 Blue Star Highway
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-5100
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Hampton Inn I-95 Stony Creek Hotel
Located near historic civil war battle fields and forts just off I-95, the Hampton Inn Stony Creek Hotel is an affordable and comfortable accommodation right in the mountain valley. Nearby Virginia State University, the hotel offers guests 71 clean and comfortable family-size and individual rooms, as well as suites with king beds. The hotel provides guests access to an in-hotel gym, outdoor pool, and Internet access in the rooms. The hotel is pet friendly, making accommodations for small pets (maximum 20 pounds) for a $15 non-refundable fee. For runners visiting in August, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon and NTELOS 8k are one of the 12 "must-do" marathons, according to Runner's World magazine. The race offers incredible pine forests and mountain scenery. Lake Gaston, just outside Stony Creek, is ideal for boating and water skiing in the summer. Guests also like to hike, bike and explore George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Double rooms rates at the Hampton Inn, as of January 2010, start from $89 per night.
Hampton Inn I-95 Stony Creek Hotel
10476 Blue Star Highway
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-5500
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Emporia
Also in Sussex county near Stony Creek, the town of Emporia, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is a charming roadside hotel with comfortable rooms and amenities. Spacious guest suites include king beds or two queen beds, modern furnishings, flat screen TVs, and wireless Internet access. The hotel offers an indoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a complimentary daily hot breakfast. Visitors enjoy touring the Veterans Memorial Park, boating in or hiking along Lake Gaston, or mountain biking through the area mountain trails.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Emporia
1350 West Atlantic St.
Emporia, VA 23847
(877) 863-4780
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