Pros

  • Contemporary rooms with sitting areas
  • Microwaves, min-fridges, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs
  • Outdoor pool and cushioned loungers
  • Fitness center
  • Free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking available even for buses and RVs
  • Laundry facilities on-site
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Cons

  • Not on the beach
  • Fitness center is small, with only four machines
  • Though the pool area is well maintained, it's adjacent to the parking lot
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Bottom Line

This mid-range chain hotel offers big rooms with fresh, contemporary decor (green accent walls, geometric pattern carpets, dark wood furniture) and lots of freebies that add to the value. But the hotel is not directly on the beach: Guests must cross two busy streets to get to the sand. The hotel certainly offers solid value; low rates include free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking even for oversized vehicles. And all rooms have conveniences such as sitting areas, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers; some have pull-out sofas and pillow-top mattresses. Hotel features include a fitness center and a pool, though the fitness center is small and the pool is next to the parking lot. It may be worth comparing rates with the Comfort Inn; though its rooms are a touch less stylish, the hotel is located right on the beach.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Clarion Inn & Suites Virginia Beach

Location

A block from the beach and the boardwalk

The Clarion Inn & Suites is located a block and two busy streets away from the beach and boardwalk. However, numerous hotels are lined up alongside it, and thus there are pedestrian-friendly crosswalks that make it easy enough to get to the sand.

Virginia Beach is a large naval town, and you'll see plenty of cars plastered with bumper stickers that read "I love jet noise." But the city has much more to offer besides naval history -- though there's certainly plenty. The boardwalk is lined by a variety of restaurants, ranging from gourmet fine dining to burger joints, and the beach is nice and great for surfing; during the summer there are numerous surfing competitions. There are many bars in the area that are within walking distance of the hotel as well.

If you're looking for culture, however, you'll want to drive to Norfolk, about a half hour away (be warned: there can be a good amount of traffic during rush hour). Norfolk is home to the Virginia Opera, which has a great reputation, as well as the Chrysler Art Museum, the Nauticus Museum, which boasts the USS Wisconsin naval ship, and the MacArthur Memorial. Unless you're only staying for a brief weekend, you'll definitely want to rent a car. Though the recent addition of a light rail has greatly improved public transportation, it only reaches a small area and cabs are hard to come by.

  • 27-minute drive to the Norfolk International Airport
  • 5-minute walk to the beach and boardwalk, lined by restaurants and souvenir shops
  • 8-minute drive to the Virginia Aquarium
  • 24-minute drive to the Verizon Amphitheater
  • 25-minute drive to Downtown Norfolk
  • 25-minute drive MacArthur Mall
  • 25-minute drive to MacArthur Memorial
  • 26-minute drive to Town Point Park, where numerous festivals are held
  • 27-minute drive to the USS Wisconsin and Nauticus naval museum
  • 27-minute drive to the Children's Museum of Virginia
  • 28-minute drive to the Chrysler Museum
  • 28-minute drive to the Virginia Opera
  • 29-minute drive to the Norfolk Botanical Garden
  • 1-hour and 15-minute drive to Colonial Williamsburg
  • 1-hour drive to Busch Gardens theme park
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Oyster Hotel Review

Clarion Inn & Suites Virginia Beach

Location

A block from the beach and the boardwalk

The Clarion Inn & Suites is located a block and two busy streets away from the beach and boardwalk. However, numerous hotels are lined up alongside it, and thus there are pedestrian-friendly crosswalks that make it easy enough to get to the sand.

Virginia Beach is a large naval town, and you'll see plenty of cars plastered with bumper stickers that read "I love jet noise." But the city has much more to offer besides naval history -- though there's certainly plenty. The boardwalk is lined by a variety of restaurants, ranging from gourmet fine dining to burger joints, and the beach is nice and great for surfing; during the summer there are numerous surfing competitions. There are many bars in the area that are within walking distance of the hotel as well.

If you're looking for culture, however, you'll want to drive to Norfolk, about a half hour away (be warned: there can be a good amount of traffic during rush hour). Norfolk is home to the Virginia Opera, which has a great reputation, as well as the Chrysler Art Museum, the Nauticus Museum, which boasts the USS Wisconsin naval ship, and the MacArthur Memorial. Unless you're only staying for a brief weekend, you'll definitely want to rent a car. Though the recent addition of a light rail has greatly improved public transportation, it only reaches a small area and cabs are hard to come by.

  • 27-minute drive to the Norfolk International Airport
  • 5-minute walk to the beach and boardwalk, lined by restaurants and souvenir shops
  • 8-minute drive to the Virginia Aquarium
  • 24-minute drive to the Verizon Amphitheater
  • 25-minute drive to Downtown Norfolk
  • 25-minute drive MacArthur Mall
  • 25-minute drive to MacArthur Memorial
  • 26-minute drive to Town Point Park, where numerous festivals are held
  • 27-minute drive to the USS Wisconsin and Nauticus naval museum
  • 27-minute drive to the Children's Museum of Virginia
  • 28-minute drive to the Chrysler Museum
  • 28-minute drive to the Virginia Opera
  • 29-minute drive to the Norfolk Botanical Garden
  • 1-hour and 15-minute drive to Colonial Williamsburg
  • 1-hour drive to Busch Gardens theme park
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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Tennis Court

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