Petersburg, VA

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Where to stay in Petersburg

Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia.  The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university.  The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia.  Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
2.5 out of 5
130 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA
The price is ₩130,744 per night from May 27 to May 28
₩130,744
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Excellent seevices"

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
11979 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
The price is ₩173,174 per night from May 23 to May 24
₩173,174
per night
May 23 - May 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay!"

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
2 out of 5
12208 S Crater Rd/I-95, S on I-95 Exit 45, Petersburg, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dogwood Trace Golf Course and ...
5.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Having a large trash container right in front of my room so I couldn't park there."

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Petersburg/South Fort Lee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
3.5 out of 5
315 21st St, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified vacation home in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,076 reviews)
"Great location, about a 3-minute walk from the beach."

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

The Atrium Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
3 out of 5
2207 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,269 reviews)
"View was immaculate. Room was accommodating. Some major amenities were not available during entire duration of stay (wi fi) and some ice machines. The ocean view made it worth the stay."

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

The Ocean Sands Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Key Resort by VSA Resorts
The Ocean Key Resort by VSA Resorts
3 out of 5
424 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,121 reviews)
Nic place
"The people at the front desk were very pleasant at each encounter with them. The room was nice except the bathtub/ shower needed some caulking"

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

The Ocean Key Resort by VSA Resorts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Petersburg

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
59
" "5 - Excellent 18.73015873015873%
4 - Good
116
" "4 - Good 36.82539682539682%
3 - Okay
102
" "3 - Okay 32.38095238095238%
2 - Disappointing
18
" "2 - Disappointing 5.714285714285714%
1 - Terrible
20
" "1 - Terrible 6.349206349206349%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 15, 2020

Petersburg is not a bad place. It has its ups and downs just like any other city in the United States and I like phat Phillies restaurant behind the motel.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Feb 11, 2020

Over all area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 4, 2020

Petersburg is not a bad place to stay. Like any city it has its ups and downs but if you just stay to yourself and family you will be fine.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jan 26, 2020

Downtown Petersburg did not have any dining options, many run down houses, closed stores

4/5 - Good

Alex
Dec 23, 2019

I love the restaurant behind the hotel called Phat Phillies. It's great.

4/5 - Good

Jack
Dec 17, 2019

Based on the sites mentioned here, I would like to revisit. However, no way would I recommend Flagship Inn. No blanket? come on. I just wanted out of there.

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