Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
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Top hotels in Old Southwest

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"Excellent job by housekeeping and the breakfast crew and check in. They were very helpful with the bandaid that I needed."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport
"A good hot breakfast was advertised but all they had was a bagel bar. Room had a weird humid smell. The bed smelled like stale playdoh. They charged for parking (which they did not mention before hand) despite having a huge parking lot. There were a lot of bees outside in the front parking area which ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Liberty Trust
"Really great stay!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

avid hotel Salem by IHG
"Great experience. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
"This hotel never disappoints. Stayed many times over the past few years passing through Roanoke, VA. Wonderful, clean rooms. Mexican restaurant with good margaritas next door to walk to."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
"The rooms were clean and the breakfast had a variety."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Old Southwest

Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
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 Mill Mountain Zoo.
Alpine Hills
Though Alpine Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Valley View Mall.
Gainsboro
While there might not be top attractions in Gainsboro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.




