In Emporia .You'll find Village View Mansion House and Veteran's Memorial Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Meherrin River Park and Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Village View Mansion House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Veteran's Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Meherrin River Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Lake Gaston - 41 min drive - 43.0 km
Getting around
Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 5 min drive
About this property
Relax Inn
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Emporia hotel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Relax Inn also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Emporia hotel.
42 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Smoking in designated areas
Coffee shop
Relax Inn offers 42 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Emporia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property is also known as
Red Carpet Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia Hotel
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia
Relax Inn Hotel Emporia
Relax Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 161 reviews
10 - Excellent
32
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 161 reviews
8 - Good
33
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 161 reviews
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 161 reviews
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 161 reviews
2 - Terrible
40
6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Arlene
Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Relax inn is a No tell motel
I stayed there for the price and to sleep, and closeness to I95. I knew what to expect, so no disappointments!
The staff was very nice. The room was dirty, the furniture old, a drawer missing out of the dresser. The door between the rooms had a broken lock. A woman approached me when I was outside the room and asked for a cigarette if I had anything to drink and money. I felt very unsafe.
Check in was quick and easy. The room was clean, no odor, and appeared to have been updated recently although it is definitely an older style motel. The room suited my needs for an overnight stay perfectly though. Everything in the bathroom worked and was clean. The bed was comfortable. The only issue I had, albeit a minor one is the temp regulation was inconsistent from the SC/heater unit. It worked fine but I could get a consistent temp so I'd wake up either too hot or too cold at times. To be fair, the weather was a bit uncooperative also, and that, I am sure, contributed.
Overall, if all you need is a quick overnight stay this is a great place. Easy in, easy out convenience store across the street, and a clean comfortable room. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was for such a low cost. Can't ask for much more than that.
The room was kind of dirty. Cig burn in the sheets. Everything was old. I found a Walmart receipt on a shelf in plain sight that was over a year old. Walls were paper thin. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
This property looks like it had set for years. The work that was done to make the place rentable was minimal. The place is a work in progress. The bed was good with clean sheets and pillow cases.
Check in/out staff very nice. Convenient location, but room was not all the clean and needed repair. Internet signal was very weak. Couldn't get a connection to check for mext day's travel route.