Kimpton The Forum Hotel

Understated elegance abounds in this hotel’s rooms and suites. Clean lines relax the eye while varied textures of leather, wood, marble, and plush Frette linens bring interest. The Forum is also pet-friendly, allowing pets of all kinds to stay in comfort at no extra charge.

Birch & Bloom celebrates Virginia with farm-to-table fare including well-cut steaks, fresh-caught fish, and locally-grown vegetables. In the mood to celebrate? The hotel offers a private dining space off the main dining room featuring floor-to-ceiling windows in an intimate setting. Head to The Good Sport for tavern favorites like burgers and truffle fries alongside local craft brews, wines, and spirits.

Get in touch with nature during a self-guided tour of the botanical garden and five-acre arboretum, where you’ll find gardens representing several corners of the world. Find inner peace with yoga mats provided in every guest room, and get active with visits to the onsite fitness center or bike rides around town.

Connect with Charlottesville’s history during visits to its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, an architectural icon and educational center, and the University of Virginia Grounds, Jefferson’s ideal Academical Village. Plan a wine-tasting excursion to one of the many wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail.