Inn at Court Square: Charlottesville's 1785 Boutique Stay
Two restored houses, a 1785 federal-period core, and dinner a short walk from the Downtown Mall
The Inn at Court Square is a small boutique hotel in two restored houses at Court Square in Charlottesville, anchored by a federal-period building dating from 1785. Holding a 4.9 Google rating, it is a quiet, historic base for an October weekend of Charlottesville dining and gallery-going without a car.
Quick Facts
- What: Small boutique hotel in two restored houses at Court Square
- History: Federal-period building dating from 1785
- Google rating: 4.9
- Phone: (434) 295-2800
- Website: innatcourtsquare.com
Why a Historic Inn Suits an October Weekend
Charlottesville fills up in the fall, and a large hotel can make the city feel like a transaction. A small inn in restored houses does the opposite: it keeps the weekend human-scaled. Court Square is the historic heart of the city, and a stay here puts the old town at your door rather than a parking deck.
The property is described as two restored houses, the oldest of them federal-period and dating to 1785. We do not have room counts, rates, or amenity details in our current listing, so confirm those directly with the inn when you book.
Pairing the Stay With the City
A few Charlottesville addresses pair naturally with a night at Court Square:
- Dinner: Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar two blocks from the Downtown Mall, drawing on Italian, Greek, and Spanish flavors, with a 4.6 Google rating. Its listed hours run 4:00 to 9:00 PM daily, so plan on an evening table.
- Seafood: Public Fish & Oyster sits on West Main Street a few blocks from the Downtown Mall and offers a daily raw-bar oyster selection.
- Browsing: The Consignment House Gallery has been a Downtown Mall fixture for more than four decades, selling mid-century furniture and original art. It is open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday.
How to Spend the Weekend
Start Saturday with a walk through the Downtown Mall galleries and shops, then give the afternoon to the countryside beyond the city. In the evening, return for dinner within walking distance and an unhurried night in a building that predates the republic's second decade. That is the quiet, rooted kind of stay this region does best.
Planning Your Visit
- The Inn at Court Square: Court Square, Charlottesville, VA
- Phone: (434) 295-2800
- Website: innatcourtsquare.com
- Hours: Not listed; contact the inn directly for check-in details and availability.
Fall weekends in Charlottesville book early, so reserve ahead. Learn more on the venue page: The Inn at Court Square.
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Sources
Reporting drew on sources available for these places:
- The Inn at Court Square — venue signals
- Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar — venue signals
- Public Fish & Oyster — venue signals
- Consignment House Gallery — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
What is the Inn at Court Square in Charlottesville?
The Inn at Court Square is a small boutique hotel in two restored houses at Court Square in Charlottesville, anchored by a federal-period building dating from 1785.
How do I book the Inn at Court Square?
You can call the inn at (434) 295-2800 or visit innatcourtsquare.com. Rates and availability are not in our listing, so confirm directly, especially for busy fall weekends.
What restaurants are near the Inn at Court Square?
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar, a Mediterranean restaurant two blocks from the Downtown Mall, and Public Fish & Oyster on West Main Street are both a few blocks from the Downtown Mall area. Orzo lists 4:00 to 9:00 PM hours daily.
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