Lynchburg Grand Essential

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lynchburg

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Lobby
Fitness facility
Front of property
Front of property
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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601 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504
  • Place, Lynchburg Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Amazement Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Cemetery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Lynchburg

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lynchburg Central Business District hotel, you'll find Monument Terrace and Lynchburg Museum. James River and Amazement Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Monument Terrace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lynchburg Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Amazement Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Legacy Museum of African American History - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old City Cemetery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Water Dog - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Super Rad Arcade Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mother Nature's Soul Food Vegan Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Texas Inn Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Dog Duke's Diner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lynchburg Grand Essential

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lynchburg
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour business center and 10 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 12002 square feet (1115 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Lynchburg Grand Essential. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Lynchburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 12002 sq ft of conference space
  • 1115 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Lynchburg Grand Essential offers 200 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Lynchburg
Holiday Inn Lynchburg
Lynchburg Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg Hotel Lynchburg
Holiday Inn Lynchburg Hotel
Holiday Inn Lynchburg
Lynchburg Grand Hotel Hotel
Lynchburg Grand Hotel Lynchburg
Lynchburg Grand Hotel Hotel Lynchburg

Lynchburg Grand Essential Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
The room key was a little crazy. Had to slide it in and out quite a few times, then had to shoulder bump the door to open it. Double room - one bed had stains on the sheets and black crumbs in the bed, not sure if it was clean. Also super squeaky. Room was clean just dingy. Staff was so kind and helpful! From front desk, cleaning crew, and breakfast crew your staff is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This poor hotel needs a massive makeover
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tub was stopped up, air conditioning lacking no extra towels, loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has potential, but very old. Had old smells. Shower was hot. Room was clean. Hallway smelled. Tried to call front desk. No one answered. Maybe they were busy. Skimpy on towels & soap items. Breakfast was a grab n go type breakfast but I thought descent for what we paid for room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with family
Great location to Music City Hall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like to take road trips and stay at older hotels that have character, and we thought that this hotel in Lynchburg might be a good example. There is tremendous potential at this hotel, but sadly, it is not yet met. The lobby was just as nice as the picture shows, but the rest of the hotel has seen better days. I think that is why we gave low scores - the hotel was clearly once a very nice location, but seems like is has not seen significant maintenance in decades. (The same might be said of all of downtown Lynchburg, but I digress) The good news is that the linens were clean. The bathtub drain tended to back up while you used the shower. The main elevators were out of service and we had to go through some dilapidated staff areas to use the service elevator. There is no dining at the hotel, and we found only a few options of any sort within walking distance. We had to drive out of Lynchburg for a nice dinner. The hotel breakfast was also limited, so we passed and drove to a Cracker Barrel as we left Lynchburg.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, room was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s fine for a short stay. Very dated. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but fairly clean and spacious. Limited breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wine trip

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were dropping our son off for college and stayed at the Lynchburg Grand. It was nice and quiet. Staff was nice and everything was clean. There isn’t any housekeeping, so you will need to stop by for extra towels. As long as that doesn’t bother you, this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
The property seems to have been refurbished but to a 3 star hotel. There is no dining inside the hotel, there is no bar. The gym is old. More work is required.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Maintenance issues here and there—lamps that don’t work, key cards needed swapped out a few times between the two rooms and guests we had with us .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
The room and bed were comfortable and clean. Everything worked well and we enjoyed good sleep and got some work done as well. The only issue was that the fitness room lock did not work properly so someone had to open it for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t spend anytime in the area around the property so I couldn’t rate properly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiffany was amazing from the time i checked in until the time i checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025