Petersburg, VA

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Where to stay in Petersburg

Virginia State University is a public, historically black college located in Petersburg, Virginia.  The university is the first fully supported, four year institution for African Americans in the United States and is one of two land-grant colleges in the State of Virginia.

The university was founded on March 6, 1882 as the Virginia Normal and College Institute after the state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a black attorney, which chartered the university.  The state established the university to serve the needs of a population that was at the time excluded from other public institutions in Virginia.  Virginia Normal and College Institute opened as a teacher training college for both male and female black students but it also included a modest liberal arts curriculum. @ Virginia State University

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Home to Virginia State University, this area boasts historic landmarks like Vawter Hall and Old President's House, and offers convenient access to the Petersburg Amtrak train station.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
2.5 out of 5
130 Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Petersburg, VA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
2.5 out of 5
11909 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams
Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams
Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams
2.5 out of 5
12001 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams
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Tourist Homes of Richmond Church Hill North
Tourist Homes of Richmond Church Hill North
4 out of 5
1619 N 28th St, Richmond, VA
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Broad Street and Richmond Raceway are ...
Tourist Homes of Richmond Church Hill North
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Reviews of Petersburg

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
59
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
116
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
102
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
18
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 6%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Petersburg is not a bad place. It has its ups and downs just like any other city in the United States and I like phat Phillies restaurant behind the motel.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Over all area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Petersburg is not a bad place to stay. Like any city it has its ups and downs but if you just stay to yourself and family you will be fine.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Downtown Petersburg did not have any dining options, many run down houses, closed stores

4/5 - Good

Alex

I love the restaurant behind the hotel called Phat Phillies. It's great.

4/5 - Good

Jack

Based on the sites mentioned here, I would like to revisit. However, no way would I recommend Flagship Inn. No blanket? come on. I just wanted out of there.

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