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We weren't crazy about it...

Average Rating

60

My friend and I were on a road trip last summer and stopped for a night in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. We were able to stay at this hotel for free since I'd accumulated enough points through Choice Hotels to earn a free night's stay.
Overall, I wasn't terribly impressed. It wasn't the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, but it certainly was not the best. It had a slight old-world charm to...

Posted by A.J. on May 05, 2006. Brought to you by yahootravel.

Horrible experience

Average Rating

20

This place was ridiculous. It was the middle of August and the air conditioning in every room was broken. We were even blamed for breaking ours in our room! We later spoke with some other residents and they said the same thing. Worst hotel stay ever.

Posted by A Yahoo Contributor on January 23, 2006. Brought to you by yahootravel.

Dark and Dreary

Average Rating

40

Lost our reservation, but did have a spare room - not too suprising, since I wouldn't ever stay there again.
The lobby area is quaint and comfortable.
The rooms are dimly lit - lights were not on a switch and had to fumble around in the dark to find lamps.
Bathroom was extremely small and desparately needed work.
Restaurant was extremely slow and had very few breakfast selections.
The...

Posted by Richard on November 13, 2005. Brought to you by yahootravel.

I thought I was in a Motel 6.

Average Rating

40

The hotel was very old and in need of a renovation badly (even though the in room brochure says it got one). On my way up to the room, I could see the ventilator grill on the wall cracked open. The carpet was sort of old and worn out and doesn't look very clean. Wallpaper was peeling off too. Room has 2 bathrooms but both are tiny, with only standing shower. The tiles on the floor look like...

Posted by eatthechikin on September 15, 2005. Brought to you by yahootravel.

Old Southern Charmer in Disrepair

Average Rating

60

You can tell this once was a grand hotel which has fallen over the years in disrepair. Beautiful lobby, bar, and restaurant area which with some cleaning, new furniture and fixing could be a sparkling again. Rooms are average but there are no mini bars or high speed internet access. Also very soft mattresses on the beds. I got the room for $55 a night on Priceline so I saved money on the deal....

Posted by Zazu on July 06, 2005. Brought to you by yahootravel.

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Norfolk International Airport is located eight miles from the hotel. The historic district of Norfolk is nearby.

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Located in Norfolk, the Clarion Hotel James Madison features room service, a fitness center and business center.
If you require five or more rooms, find group rates with HotelPlanner.com.

Posted on November 27, 2012. Brought to you by metroguide.

Originally opened as a movie palace in 1926, this beautifully restored performing arts center features gilded box seats, glass chandeliers, and ornate, hand painted architectural details. A wide range of world-class performing arts of every variety is performed here, as well as feature films and college commencements.

Posted on September 03, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.

Located in the former Loew's State Theater, Roper Performing Arts Center hosts a wide range of events, including films, theater productions and dance. The building is from the 1926 and is a restored movie and Vaudeville theater. The center is elegant with glass chandeliers and architectural details. The center seats 900 people and has been equipped with modern technology.

Posted on August 20, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.