Old Southwest Travel Guide
Roanoke
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Top hotels in Old Southwest

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
"Terrible stay. Hotel is supposed to be non smoking, smelled like an ashtray and urine. Booked to queen beds got 2 doubles. Bedding stained and cigarette holes all over. AC rattled so much we couldn't sleep. Horrible stay would not recommend. Only reason we didn't walk out was because we arrived late ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
"My stay was for 3 nights when I returned to my room on the third night the temperature in my room was 79 degrees due to my air conditioning not working, I called the front desk for help and she stated there was nothing that she can do I asked if she had fans to give us and she stated she didn't. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

The Liberty Trust

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Ari and the bar staff were amazing! The hotel was super clean!"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt 419&i581 by IHG
Where to stay in Old Southwest

Downtown Roanoke
If you're spending some time in Downtown Roanoke, Center in the Square and Virginia Museum of Transportation are top sights worth seeing.
Airport
Though Airport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valley View Mall and Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center.
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and Mill Mountain Zoo.
Alpine Hills
Though Alpine Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Valley View Mall.




