About this property

Amherst Inn offers accommodation in Amherst - Virginia. Amherst Inn features free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional (Preston Glenn Field) Airport, 32 km from Amherst Inn. Guaranteed Early Check-In 1pm - $25.00 If you require access to your room prior to our check-in time of 3pm, add a one-time fee of $25 to your reservation and we will ensure your room is ready at 1pm for your early arrival. Late Check-Out 1pm - $25.00 Stay with us a little longer. Add a one-time late check-out fee of $25 to your reservation and extend your check-out time from 11am to 1pm. The property has no handicap rooms available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United States United States
    Amazing place- so nice. Upgraded, with amazing price
  • Richard
    United States United States
    The location was very convenient for an event I was attending. The rooms were newly renovated and were very clean. Every time I returned after being away for the day, I found the room made up perfectly. This is an incredibly clean inn. The owners...
  • Stanley
    United States United States
    Nice, quiet, tiny. Clean, snacks and magazines provided.
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    Loved how the room was decorated and seemed clean. Appreciated the snacks and water. The room was quite adorable. Loved having extra racks to hang towels to dry.
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    The Amherst Inn is absolutely lovely. I am 6'1 so my feet hung off the bed and the shower was smaller than usual, to me. Just don't drop the soap! I felt like Snow White waiting for the dwarfs to show up to be honest. Wish there had been an open...
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    Very well maintained older "motor inn. It was very clean and well thought out. The decor was cute and the room was cozy. The staff was very responsive and helpful.
  • Kelly
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful wonderful hosts. Reading material and complimentary snacks and toiletries. Lovely sitting areas out front. Very very clean and well kept. It was a truly delightful stay
  • Leah
    United States United States
    Staff was amazing!!! The room was wonderful, clean and great amenities
  • Samuel
    United States United States
    Amherst Inn has quite comfortable newly renovated rooms. Right in the centre of town.
  • Michele
    United States United States
    location initially. After our arrival, friendliness of staff/owners, cleanliness, quiet, any amenity you could imagine, comfort.

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House rules

Amherst Inn - Virginia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please Note: This is a 100 percent No Smoking Facility. If you choose to smoke in the rooms and or there is a Pet discovered on premise, then there will be an additional $250.00 fee applied to the stay.

One night deposit is required at the time of booking.

The hotel has the right to pre-authorize up to $250 for incidental fee.

Cancel 7 days prior to arrival to avoid additional fee of 1 (ONE) night room plus tax. In cases of cancellation WITHIN 7 (SEVEN) days of the arrival date, regardless of reason, the guest will be charged ONE (1) night room + tax. There are no exceptions made for medical or family emergencies, inclement weather, missed or cancelled flights etc. During special events, graduation and holidays, minimum nights maybe required and cannot be altered.

The property has no handicap rooms available.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.