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

Ettrick

While visiting Ettrick, you might make a stop by sights like Rogers Stadium and Appomattox River.

Ettrick
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 ¥14,760 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥14,760
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 ¥19,675 per night from May 22 to May 23
¥19,675
per night
May 22 - May 23
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 Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
The Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Old Blandford Church and Petersburg National Battlefield ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Birthday Stay
"It was a nice stay. Everything was clean and put together. The one thing that really caught my eye was the cabinet full of seasonings lol , you don’t see that in most bnbs"

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

The Cozy Rancher | Petersburg | King Bed
Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Dogwood Trace Golf Course and Petersburg ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great place, great host!
"Stayed here instead of hotel while working nearby, it was great!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Nice! 3br home near VSU x Fort Lee Military Base mins from DT Richmond, VA
Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
Petersburg
Stay at this vacation home in Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rogers Stadium and MastRpieces Unlimited ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lovely & Comfortable
"Perfect location for my family & I attending my niece college grad from VSU. Lovely home, very clean & comfortable. If I ever need to come back to this area, I will seek out this home & host."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Newly renovated, stylish 3-bd 2-ba with large master suite.
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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