Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Roanoke
Things to do

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Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke

The Liberty Trust
"Great hotel! Nice bathrooms, comfy beds, complimentary waters. - hotel parking 1 block away."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Promissory Hotel
"The check in was seamless and quick. The room was stunning and clean. Yes, the thumping music from the club next door was distracting until after midnight but a sound machine made it bearable. My suggestion is with such a lovely hotel that you increase the amenities ten fold. There were 3 muffins ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
"Clean room, staff was nice, breakfast was good, parking was on-site"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Fire Station One Boutique Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"This is supposed to be a "smoke free" facility. Upon entering, we were met with the smell of weed. Once we walked down the hall, it smelled like animal urine. Up to our room, the hall smelled like cigarette smoke. We saw the guests across the hall and next door to us and they resembled crack addicts. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"Our stay was good, bed was comfortable. Pillows not so great. A pool would have been good, something for the kids to do. A big problem for me was I feel all dogs you remain from the lobby area around when breakfast is being served and people eating. Overall no complaints from us"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Roanoke
Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Virginia Museum of Transportation and Center in the Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
Greater Raleigh Court
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Raleigh Court and surrounding area, you can visit Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Morningside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Mill Mountain Star and Mill Mountain Park.



