I'm usually a pretty thrifty traveler, but i decid...

I'm usually a pretty thrifty traveler, but i decided to stay here as a little treat. I'm a little hung up on one particular issue... I honestly can't believe that they charge $11/night for parking. I didn't use the valet and parked my own car in the hotel's only parking lot and was still charged $11. It's insulting.

As a travel RN, i move and stay in hotels all the time. I've never heard of any hotel in the country that charges it's customers for parking. It was a slap in the face for a room that already costs close to $200/night after tax.

That being said, the pool was very nice and the staff were all friendly. The grounds are lovely and the architecture is interesting. The bar and dining on site is overpriced and only of moderate quality, but it is in every hotel, so that's not factored into the low score. Really, the main reason i stayed here was the convenience. It's only a few hundred yards across a bridge downtown for drinks or dining. This hotel is one of only 2 options if you want to stay that close.

Next time I'm in Roanoke, I'll drive an extra 3 minutes to a hotel where the parking is complimentary.