Hotels near Pulaski, VA

“The Jackson Park Inn of Pulaski, Virginia, is a jewel in an unlikely setting. Pulaski was once a thriving railroad and manufacturing town in Southwest Virginia. Like many such towns in rustbelt America, Pulaski has fallen on hard economic times. The town is trying hard to stage a comeback, and I for one, wish it well. Pulaski's walkable downtown has so much potential, and even in its slightly bedraggled state, it exudes a certain charm. The Jackson Park Inn (JPI) is ideally situated to help anchor Pulaski’s revival.

I’ve stayed at the JPI three times while biking on the New River Trail (NRT), a rails-to-trails pathway and linear state park whose northern terminus (on the Dora spur trail) is at the Pulaski Train Depot (no longer a passenger station), just two blocks from the JPI.

The Inn itself resides in a creatively restored warehouse, which lends the JPI considerable charm through its high exposed-beam ceilings and brick exterior walls. Rooms are tastefully appointed and immaculately clean. Quiet too, except for the occasional freight train that rumbles by on nearby tracks. The staff is accommodating, very attentive to travelers' needs. A fairly substantial breakfast is included, served on real plates, not throwaway styrofoam. Breakfast is served in a room bathed in light, just off a quaint bar area. In the interior of each floor, there’s a lovely commons area where family and friends might want to gather for games or chatter. Outdoors is a tastefully designed lounge area for just chillin’.

In a large city, one might expect to pay twice as much for the ambience of the JPI, but room rates are quite affordable. Bottom line: I love the Jackson Park Inn and encourage travelers on I81 to detour a few miles off the interstate to enjoy Pulaski’s little gem. And for multi-day bikers on the NRT, it doesn’t get any better than a cozy night at the JPI.”

“Excellent. Can't say enough about this place. Except....wish this same one along with staff was in Hendersonville. Hendersonville could take a few pointers.”

“This was the perfect hotel for us! We stayed one night, checked in around 11 PM, and someone helped us get checked in almost immediately. Room and hotel in general were clean. Breakfast was nice.”