Emporia, VA Stop on Way Back Home???

[famfab5]

Can anyone tell me about the hotels in Emporia, VA. We have reservations for the Holiday Inn Express which is supposed to be new but on another board it was said to be "terrible!"

Is there another hotel in that area better or would it be better to stop elsewhere.

Thanks!

Elizabeth

 

[mego]

My only experience with Emporia was when I was driving to Charlotte, NC a few years back and all I can say is don't blink or you will miss it. It is a very small town and very rural. Richmond isn't too far away from Emporia, you might want to look into staying there.

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

Emporia is tiny. If you drive another hour north, you might want to stay in Chester, VA. ( Do NOT stop in Petersburg unless you don't value your life.) There are several hotels in Chester right off I95. Holiday Inn Express, Courtyard by Marriot, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, etc.

 

[Uncleromulus]

We always stay in Emporia on our way home. The Best Western there is our usual choice, altho I believe there is a hampton Inn there also.

 

[hobogary]

Another vote for the Best Western . Exit 11 is the main area, but we stayed at a Comfort Inn at exit 8 that was nice too. If you want to drive further north, The BW at Kings Dominion is cheap, off season.

 

[born2BAPrincess]

I'm going to have to agree with Pooh Girl 71 on this one.