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The Founders Inn and Spa

3.5 of 5
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Charlottesville, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We had a wonderful stay at the Founders Inn and Spa. The front desk staff was polite and helpful and the grounds were very attractive. We especially enjoyed the pool and hot tub. While we did not use the spa, the facility is shared with the pool, and the whole feel is very ritzy and upscale. The room was great,... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Let me set the scene. The buildings, interior and exterior, are designed to look as if they were from Colonial times. The grounds were nice, with beautiful gardens with a small pond complete with swan. But the room was in need of a lot of touch up, for example, the door paint was peeling badly, the bathtub was in need... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear DesnaDC, Thank you for your comments; they assist us in focusing on areas of opportunity within the hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed your green salad at the Swan Terrace and hope that you join us in the future for another meal and night’s stay. Best regards, Sascha Hemmann General Manager More

Fort Washington, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Very nice ground. My wife fell in love with the garden with sculptured trees and lawn. The ground is impressive to say the least. Our room is on building three. Parking is a bit far from our room. We have one small window, which I guess is because of the hotel colonial theme. Everything could have been perfect if not... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Pogisitony, We are glad that you had the opportunity to stay with us! While each guest room does not have individual microwaves, there are microwaves for guest use on the first floor of each guest building in the ice machine area. We are excited to see you on your next visit to our hotel! Best regards, Sascha Hemmann General... More

Croghan, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed at the Founders Inn & Spa April 15th 16th 2013. It was our first time there and definitely not our last. To say it was the finest and most relaxing place we have ever stayed is an understatement. We stopped there on our way back from Myrtle Beach. Our room was excellent, clean, and the... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Agnes60, Thank you for your kind words about our hotel! We are glad that the various amenities served you well during your stay. Please join us again soon and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Founders Inn & Spa. Best regards, Sascha Hemmann General Manager More

Virginia Beach, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Founders Inn is a beautiful property, conveniently located near Interstate 64 and just a short drive to anywhere in Hampton Roads. I've stayed at this hotel, enjoyed the seasonal events, and celebrated in Swan Terrace birthday's to other special events. Absolutely love this place and highly recommend it!

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Luvtolivelife, We are so happy to hear that you join us for so many joyous occasions! The Founders Inn & Spa sits in a great central location of Virginia Beach. Our goal is to provide excellent service at our events and through our amenities to all those in Hampton Roads and beyond. We look forward to seeing you soon... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel is a pretty one, you can tell that it's a liitle bit old but the building architecture and the interior is very beautiful and classic! Love the free breakfast too with their spring special promo. Breakfast was so good, there's even a made to order omelette...the bathroom fixtures need to be updated though but that didn't bother us... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Sunnyshine76, Thank you for your recent visit at The Founders Inn & Spa! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast buffet! We hope to see you soon so that you may enjoy the pool, Flowering Almond Spa, and many more meals at the Swan Terrace and Hunt Room! Best regards, Sascha Hemmann General Manager More

Los Angeles, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This was our very first time staying here, And I highly recommend it :) The staff was helpful, courteous and well trained. the rooms were beautiful, the grounds were well kept up... and we were amazed at the price,we will defiantly come back !! We did not find any down falls to this place at all, It was a short... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Julie L., We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your first visit with and we hope it won’t be the last! We strive to accommodate each and every guest and provide a relaxing atmosphere. Please join us again soon for another stay. We hope that you can enjoy the Spa on your next visit and visit the Swan Terrace... More

Arlington, Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The Founders Inn and Spa is a small conference hotel on the edge of the Regent University campus. It’s very convenient off of 64, there’s plenty of parking, wifi is provided free of charge, and the staff was exceedingly friendly. In addition, grounds are beautiful and the gym/spa facility looked outstanding. And, I didn’t have a chance to use it,... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Scott B, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our lovely grounds and our pool and fitness center. We are in a great location in Virginia Beach and central to the beach and colonial Williamsburg. Thank for bringing the issues in your guest room to our attention. It has been addressed and we appreciate you assisting us in... More

Woodstock, MD
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Our experience was excellent. The setting is rustic and dated. Rooms were Clean, Comfortable and Adequate. Dining (Ballroom Convention Area) was average, tasty & abundant!! The staff was helpful, courteous and well trained. Room & food prices were moderate. Although he address is Virginia Beach it is about 15 miles form the waterfront. Not to worry they have a spa,... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Dear Dandyorchids, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope that you are able to join us again soon! For the summer months, we do offer a complimentary beach shuttle for all hotel guests, which is a great amenity to take advantage of while you are here again. Best regards, Sascha Hemmann General Manager More

Raleigh, NC
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71 reviews 71 reviews
45 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We stayed here for a weekend trip to Norfolk. We arrived relatively late and the front desk agent was able to get us a King room rather than the Queen room that was assigned which was nice. The room was huge and well appointed. Quirky #1: There was a fruit tray already in the room, which I thought was nice,... More

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FoundersInn, General Manager at The Founders Inn and Spa, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Dear Telamm, Thank you for your candid feedback on your recent stay with us! We are glad that you enjoyed the fruit on the buffet. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the billing issue upon your departure. Please note that this is not our standard and we strive to provide each guest with flawless service. We hope to see... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Founders Hotel Virginia Beach
Founders Hotel Virginia Beach
The Founders Hotel
Address: 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Region: United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Virginia Beach
#7 Business Hotels in Virginia Beach
#21 Family Hotels in Virginia Beach
Price range (per night): RM362 - 652
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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