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The Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast

1211 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is our second time at the Dinsmore House and we were disappointed with the service this time.. The internet was iffy and because I couldn't find the key we were 10 minutes late from checking out. They were in our room waiting for us to leave because this was the last room the service had to clean.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I had a great stay at the Dinsmore House Inn. My room was enormous, and I had a peek into some of the other rooms which were lovely too. My bed was a huge four poster and the rooms are very stylishly decorated with an old-world charm. Other reviewers have commented on the noise. I was staying in a room... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The location is good if you want to be close to the corner district, but it's on the main road, so not a tucked away, quiet feel. The rooms are on the smaller side, but bed was comfortable. Breakfast is done at 10am, which is too early for a small b&b, especially over a weekend. Overall, I don't think it... More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

My husband and I stayed here for Valentines Day 2012. Really enjoyed our stay there. It was very nice and had a homey feel to it! The location was perfect! We could easily take the trolley to the downtown mall or drive ourselves. It was only about 3 or 5 minutes away! The rooms were old, but I liked it!... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

We recently stayed at The Dinsmore Inn, we were in a group of 9. At first, I was very disappointed with it's location. From the website, it appears that the Inn is on a quaint street. However, upon arrival it was very clear that it was in a very heavily trafficked section of Charlottesville. It was right next to a... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

I did not stay here however I walked passed it numerous times while I was touring UVA as a visitor. I can see why there were other reviews about the noise. To be clear, and I am sure the Dinsmore does a good job of alerting guests, there is construction directly across from this bnb. There is a large structure... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

We enjoyed our stay at the Dinsmore even though it was noisey - however we knew of the construction going on before our stay. The location was great and we enjoyed the eclectic and original restaurants nearby. Breakfast was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful except for one who probably doesn't belong in this business.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

This was to be our 15th Wedding anniversary celebration. A trip to see the leaves changing and see some local attractions. This weekend was homecoming for the college so it added even more to the celebration. The bed and breakfast was easy to find ( only blocks away from the campus commons area). Parking is at a premium and streets... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

No need to set an alarm to make the 8 AM breakfast; Loud construction noise at 7 was all we needed. If you love the sound of trucks beep beep backup sound or jack hammers than stay here. The rooms are nice and the staff was top notch as was the begging dog at breakfast, seriously the dog was fine... More

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Aldie, Va
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

The Dinsmore B&B is simply nothing but a series of rooms (8) offer nothing in the way of charm, charactor, ambiance, and quality. The rooms were formerly offices that they converted but they should have remained offices. The location is horrible - right next to Main St with all the traffic and noise that goes with that location. Worse still... More

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Also Known As:
The Dinsmore House Hotel Charlottesville
The Dinsmore House Bed And Breakfast
The Dinsmore House Hotel
Address: 1211 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Region: United States > Virginia > Charlottesville
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #12 of 15 B&Bs / Inns in Charlottesvill...
Price range (per night): RM389 - 782

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