The Stonewall Jackson Hotel is a very nice hotel that's well situated in town (next to the Blackfriars). It has a small look to it as far as entrance and lobby but an upscale look and feel. The room was nice; it was a king room in the older wing. The place had an old world charm to it, but was in very good shape. Parking is in a garage that's on the backside; it was included in the package. We had the package with breakfast. The cost was a bargain, beating any B and B in Staunton, and we have stayed at a lot of really nice B and Bs in Staunton. The breakfast was excellent, as good as I have ever had. It was a buffet with lots of stations and choices (eg, omellete station), servers and chefs. It was a weekend, so I can't say if breakfast is the same on weekdays.

My partner and I frequent Staunton on a regular basis and always stay at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center. The front desk staff welcomes us by name and the bartenders know what we drink without us telling them. They are cordial and welcoming. The general manager, Carol, also makes us feel like family when she greets us and chats with us in the lounge. We end our night in front of the oversized fireplace among friends. The hotel is within walking distance to fantastic restaurants (Zynodoa, The Depot, Mockingbird's) and next door to the Blackfriar Shakespeare Theater. Mary Baldwin College is within an easy walk. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable.

My stay at the Stonewall Jackson was brief (just a night) but it has peaked my interest. Based in on some reviews that found the historic rooms noisy and small, I chose a queen/queen room in the new wing. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. The beautiful public spaces, character and service at the Stonewall Jackson make it a cut above a nice chain hotel stay. The location makes it a very short walk to Staunton's downtown shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The weekend breakfast buffet was excellent. I hope I have the chance to stay there again.

My wife and I just returned from a Saturday night at the Jackson. The weather was nice, so we decided to make the 90-minute drive to Staunton, have dinner and take in a play at the Blackfriars Playhouse. Back in November I bought a $70 deal on Groupon which included a $20 coupon for their dining room (we had the breakfast buffet on Sunday morning) and a $10 coupon for nearby Shenandoah Pizza (which we didn't use because we're low-carbing).

We were more than pleased with the Jackson. Rooms are small (typical for an older hotel), but nicely appointed and very comfortable. The room was very clean, as was the bathroom. The bed was comfortable with nice quality linens. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

We enjoy staying in unique places and have stayed at several local B&Bs, but with this great deal we couldn't resist trying the Jackson. We will return later this winter (weather permitting).

Staunton is a wonderful historic town for a quick getaway and we've visited several times to enjoy the restaurants and the American Shakespeare Center at the Blackfriars. The hotel is located right next to the theater.

We particularly like Zynodoa for its fresh, locally sourced food, as well as the Byers Street Bistro. Be sure to make a reservation if you're planning a pre-theater dinner at Zynodoa. We had a 5:30 reservation and enjoyed a very relaxed 90-minute meal, which left plenty of time to walk the block to the theater for a 7:30 performance. By 6:00, the restaurant was packed, with people waiting in the bar area.