Overview
The DoubleTree by Hilton sits on the north end of Charlottesville, up off Route 29, on a rise called Hilton Heights Road that looks out over the Rivanna River. It is the kind of full-service hotel that anchors a stretch of highway rather than a Main Street: next door are Sam's Club and Walmart, a mile down the road is Fashion Square, and the drive to the University of Virginia runs about five miles. For anyone coming into Crozet for a wedding, a graduation, or a long weekend in the western Albemarle vineyards and finding the small-town lodging booked solid, this is one of the closest large hotels with rooms to spare.
The building leans into its Hilton conventions in a way that will feel familiar to anyone who has stayed at one before, from the DoubleTree cookie tradition to the Hilton Honors perks like Digital Key and digital check-in. But the location does most of the talking. You are four miles from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, roughly ten minutes by car, and the hotel runs a complimentary airport shuttle based on availability, which makes it a practical landing spot if you are flying in for something in the area and renting a car later.
Rooms and the basics
Guest rooms run to kings and double queens, with a King with Sofa Bed configuration that sleeps four and includes a workspace, plus mobility-accessible rooms with either a bathtub or a roll-in shower. The property is entirely non-smoking, and rooms come with free WiFi and streaming entertainment. Cribs and connecting rooms are available for families traveling with kids.
A few logistics worth knowing before you book. Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Self-parking is on-site at ten dollars a day, with in-and-out privileges; there is no valet or EV charging. The hotel takes pets in designated rooms, with a non-refundable pet fee and a weight limit, so call ahead if you are traveling with a large dog. The reservations line and front desk can be reached at (434) 973-2121.
What's on-site
The house restaurant is Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar, which the hotel describes as a blend of casual and upscale dining, open for breakfast and dinner. The bar pours a range of local Virginia wines, a nod to the fact that you are sitting in the middle of one of the state's densest wine regions, and room service is available if you would rather not leave your floor. Beyond the restaurant, there is an indoor pool and a fitness center, both useful in the shoulder seasons when the weather does not cooperate with your plans to be outside.
For anyone organizing something larger, the hotel carries more than 20,000 square feet of conference space, including two ballrooms. It is set up for the kind of gathering that fills a block of rooms, and Hilton lets you reserve ten to twenty-five rooms online in one motion, which is the sort of thing that matters when you are the person coordinating a reunion or a corporate offsite.
Getting your bearings
The address is 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, and the practical way to find it is to think of Route 29 North and the big-box shopping on the north side of town. From there, a lot of the area's landmarks are close: John Paul Jones Arena is about four miles out, Pen Park with its tennis and golf sits around three miles away, and Chris Green Lake is roughly five. If you are basing yourself here to explore Crozet and the western part of the county, you will be doing some driving, but you will also have a reliable, full-service base with a restaurant, a pool, and a parking lot that is never the problem.
You can check current rates, room types, and availability directly on the hotel's Hilton listing, which also handles group bookings and event inquiries.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville?
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville is located at 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA, in Crozet, Virginia.
How do I contact DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville?
You can call (434) 973-2121 or visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/choshdt-doubletree-charlottesville/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-DT-CHOSHDT&y_source=1_MTM3Mjc0OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D. Hours and current information are most reliable directly from the business.
What kind of business is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville?
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville is categorized as lodging in our Crozet directory. See the description and quick facts above for what makes this listing distinctive.
Sources: hilton.com