Days Inn Luray Shenandoah

Checked in at the normal 3:00 check-​in time, walked into our room, and it was still dirty from the previous guests. Bed unmade, trash cans full, used towels all over the bathroom. Couldn’t believe my eyes and definitely was not going to pay one cent to stay here after seeing that. The front desk was very nice and was shocked it was like that. I guess the cleaning staff dropped the ball. We did get a refund. The location and views were nice. I think next time we’ll spend the extra money to enjoy the area at the resorts or campgrounds.

For a low cost motel, this place is definitely very well maintained. The furniture is modern, plenty of storage space. Tv is old, one of those bulky boxed tv’s from the 1990’s, but it works so that’s sufficient. The sheets and towels are fresh and clean. However they are thin, not plush like you would see at more expensive places. The scenery is very peaceful, you’re surrounded by mountains. We booked a Sunday night for $ 75 plus $ 15 tax. The receptionist was very nice and polite. Free breakfast 6am-​9am. Some rooms have jacuzzi but that’s extra cost. There’s also a nice outdoor pool but only open in warmer months. Noise was not an issue, I saw a bunch of neighbors but did not hear them. I would recommend using any of the travel sites like Hotwire or Priceline to book this place. Very good value and service.

the staff was very nice even though it was late (2a). The room wasn’t clean, there were stains on the walls & the carpet was gross. we were put in one of the hotels «antique rooms,» meaning it had a tacky design theme. around 4a we went to bed and once we got in bed we found a hand towel with feces in it wedged at the bottom of the bed. It was dry and clearly been sitting there for a while. clearly they don’t clean their rooms. Being thoroughly disgusted we went down to the front desk with the soiled towel and asked for a new room. the lady at the front desk wasn’t suprised about it and gave us a new room. We werent comped at all, just given a new room and accompanied to the new room to ensure there wasn’t feces in there. She even joked that if the new room had «problems» that she would have to upgrade us. It was very clear that this had happen before and that they really didn’t do anything about it. we didn’t get to sleep until 5 bc of it. The next day i talked to the manager, first bc we had been locked out of our rooms, but she went out of her way to tell us that the person responsible for the feces was no longer employed, which later we were told by an employee, that they werent fired but quit. Over the 3 day stay (was suppose to be 4; we left bc of how horrendous it was) we were locked out of our room 6+ times, which makes helping with a wedding a nightmare (and this was a problem for a lot of the guests) after having the worst hotel (even motel) experience in my life we decided to leave early. We checked out before check out. the desk manager assured us that we wouldn’t be charged for the night. One would think that the least they could do after all of that is to make sure we weren’t charged for a night we didn’t stay, but no we were charged. It took over a week to argue the charges, calling 5 or 6 times to ensure that they followed up refunded me. The internet was ok but but they changed the wifi pass everyday even tho no ones around the property. the breakfast was a joke bc it was only offered between 6−9a. the selection sucked which is fine but when you are paying ±100 $ a night you expect something more, at the very least more flexible hours. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Maybe if you have a pet and its ur only option, but even then I wouldn’t risk it because I’m pretty sure they had flees. This hotel was almost 100 $ a night and they couldn’t even provide the basic service of a clean room. Avoid this hotel at all cost.

Same hotel we stayed at 15 years ago when we visited. Pool was open this time which was nice. Hotel is just old and needs some upgrades and improving. Breakfast was all just cold unless you use the toaster. Still grub and not bad. Hotel smelled like someone with a TON of perfume on stayed in there for a while. Took several hours to get that out. Room was nice. It was mainly a place to sleep while we visited and served its purpose.

Stayed at this hotel to attend a wedding nearby. We had a king deluxe room with a jacuzzi and sofa — all in one room. Worked for the purpose of changing and sleeping. The price was outrageous for what we got. Breakfast should not be advertised. It was pretty nonexistent. We will not return.

Our family stayed overnight. The rooms seemed clean. The facility looks like it was built in the 50’s then updated. There were no bugs or fleas in our room as one reviewer noted. The hotel itself is always out of town. In fact, there is a corn field behind the pool.
The rooms are not huge and the bathrooms are pretty small. On one of our two rooms, the bathroom door was loose and had to be lifted to close. But that was not a big deal.
The breakfast was cereal, toast or mini bagels, coffee and juice. Oh and apples and yogurt were available as well. No obligatory waffle machine.
There is also a pool and basic mini golf which we did not make use of.
The staff was polite and friendly.
If your looking for an inexpensive place to stay with basic accommodations this is it.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night while visiting Shenandoah National Park. The location is great for exploring the area but we will not be staying here again. I booked a queen room and when I got there, was informed that I would be staying in an antique room. The room looked like a scene out of The Shining. It was not dirty but the sheets were dingy, mattress was terrible and there were gross stained chairs and creepy paintings on the walls.
The bathroom was bright and clean but I ended up standing in several inches of water a few minutes in, the drain did not appear to be working properly. The towels showed signs of wear and tear.
The continental breakfast was not what I expected but was clean non the less. No eggs, waffles or pancakes– basic cereal and yogurt.
I will say the staff was courteous but that does not change the fact that the room was «antique» and the shower wouldn’t drain.

Stayed for a night and it was exactly as expected. We didn’t see any beetles or have issues with rodents. The beds were typical hotel comfort level. The room was clean and appeared to have recently been painted with some redecorating. The tv and other appliances were old, but we didn’t use them anyway. The breakfast was light and nothing fancy. If you’re just looking for a place to sleep in between doing other things, this is perfect.

We stayed here for two nights and it was fine. There aren’t that many hotels near Luray Caverns. This one was close by and reasonably priced. It isn’t fancy, but has all the basics. The fitness center only had a treadmill and an elliptical. The putt putt golf was closed down, maybe it was out of season or they are repairing it. The pool is outside, so of course that was closed. The breakfast is continental, so two kinds of cereal, oatmeal, apples, white bread, wheat bread, plain mini bagels, yogurts, coffee, apple juice, orange juice, and 2% milk. We didn’t have any problems. I probably would have rated it 4 stars if the putt putt golf was open.

Had a one night sleepover during a road trip to Atlanta, GA, with my wife and our three little ones. Hotel is located in a beautiful location; the views of mountains were spectacular. We got a double-​bed room. It was clean, and well-​prepared for us.
Would like to say that this is a hotel in rural area, so don’t raise expectations. However, Days Inn had provided us with what i believe most of the travelers look for in a room.
The only drawback was the breakfast. It’s free, but i highly recommend to skip it and look for other options in nearby downtown Luray.

It started with the keys not working in the door (got a different room and they did fix the door) and ended with the toilets not flushing (we checked out). If this had not been a pet friendly hotel, we would not have stayed here.

Some of the reviews are fairly negative, but this is a basic hotel in a rural spot– it’s definitely not luxury, but it did the job. I was here for a wedding, and the entire wedding party stayed in the Days Inn. I had to change my reservation a few times (add a person, etc.) and my friends were delayed picking me up from the airport in DC, so I called day-​of for a late check-​in. Every staff member was beyond accommodating and reassured me that the changes were no problem. Our party took up half the hotel and definitely made some noise, but the staff welcomed us, handed out gift bags (provided by the newlyweds) upon check in, and seemed happy to be hosting all of us! It’s also just minutes from downtown, the Luray Caverns, and other sights in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The view even from the hotel was gorgeous– rolling, green hills and cornfields. Thanks for an amazing weekend, Days Inn Luray!

Place is a real mess! I wouldn’t even use the towels it’s that bad. Wouldn’t have stated here At all if I knew what a shit dump it is. I don’t think it should get a rating but I’ll give it. A two because the staff is very nice.

Halfway between Skyline Drive & Luray Caverns. On top of that it’s on Whispering Hill Road, which is a good name. Location and cool titles, that’s how I pick my hotels.
Truth be told, we didn’t spend much time at the hotel. We checked in after eating in downtown Luray (which is more charming than you’d think coming in off of 211, and is also very close to the hotel). Checked in at 8:30, hit the pool immediately until twilight, toweled off, went to bed, woke up at 6, grabbed breakfast, and left to go hiking. The hotel did everything we wanted it to do (though the breakfast was lackluster — I skipped the industrial bagels, froot loops, and empty-​calorie Danish for a slice of leftover pizza from the night before).
Pros are very friendly service, perhaps the most lovely Days Inn pool backdrop I have seen, and mini-​golf (!) that is open until midnight (!!). Good bed, too. Strong wi-​fi, too — no prob uploading 10 billon iffy-​quality cavern photos.
Cons aside from breakfast is that it’s pretty expensive for a Days Inn, but there’s not much competition (and they aren’t cheap either) and the location was a big deal to me. I felt something bite me while I was lying on the floor, but it is the mountains after all and I’d think the hotel is doing what it can.
In the end, I would have kept this at a flat 3, but it’s the lure of mini-​golf that upped it. Even though I didn’t play — just knowing it’s there is almost as good as a cool street name.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t lucky enough to stay in a newer, renovated room. I agree with a previous reviewer that the staff is nice and courteous, but that’s not what you’re coming here for.
Recommendations for improvement:
— Bath towels! Two out of three had giant holes in them. What happened there… never mind, not sure that I really want to know.
— Change the mattress, if you can even call it that. I think the one in our room has experienced a little too much action in its lifetime because the springs were sloping down from the center of the mattress to the perimeter. I was literally slipping off the bed.
— Provide a wider variety of continental breakfast options. Right now, it consists of very dense bagels, toast, cereal, and various pastries. Don’t come looking to load up on any protein!
— Wash the top bedding layer. I got a couple red bumps on my skin where it touched that top layer that didn’t go away for a couple days.
Plenty of parking though and free internet is thoroughly appreciated.
There isn’t too much competition in the area (and even at another comparably priced option, there’d probably be similar issues), so I think it’s one of those instances where you just take it or leave it. I think a one night stay is the my max threshold for this hotel.

We stayed for one night over Memorial Day weekend. Our room was booked online the week prior. We stayed in a suite with a king bed, sofa sleeper and jacuzzi. I’m sure it was one of the nicer rooms in the place. I was nervous about our stay since the reviews are pretty poor, but overall it was good. A little over-​priced in my opinion, but it was a holiday weekend, the area gets busy this time of year, and there are pretty slim pickings for accommodations, so it is what it is. The room was large with a kitchen area, full size fridge, microwave, dishes, sink and coffee maker. The jacuzzi tub was in the front corner of the living area, so don’t expect privacy. The room was clean and I didn’t notice any bugs, but the air freshener they use is incredibly overwhelming when you walk into the room. Continental breakfast was mini muffins, danishes and cereal. We went into town to eat dinner and I have to say the other hotels/​motels looked scary, which made me appreciate our accommodations.

I had to boost this rating just a bit. I actually enjoyed my 2 night stay and would stay here again if I visited the area.
Pros: excellent location– 5minute drive to downtown and the caverns, my room was clean (new carpets!) and bug free (however, there is a sign at the front desk that warns of bugs due to the hotel’s proximity to a farm), the ‘Antique’ style room was quaint and comfortable, i thought the bed (king size) was amazing, and my room was quiet.
Cons: It’s an old hotel and you can kind of tell, miniature golf exists but costs $ 3 a person and isn’t anything special, pool is outside so you can’t use it in the winter (bummer), free breakfast is totally poor/​average– i think it’s rather similar to other free continental breakfasts at chain hotels.