Virginia Safari Park

This was a last-minute reservation, due to the evacuation of the other hotel. Overall, it was fine for one night.

I very much appreciated the way the staff treated us, they were first-class. Wifi outages on Sept. 30 and October 1 we are seniors and don’t do the nightlife. We watch tv and go to bed. The paperwork at the spa can be transitioned to tablets. When using multiple days the info would self populate. A handhold at the front of the tub, we are seniors and have balance issues getting in and out of the tub. Or better yet convert the tubs to walk-in showers. I mean who takes a bath when one is at a spa.

TravelLodge featured a comfortable clean room that is well maintained. The only convenience I missed was there is no coffeemaker in the room as is common many places. BUT... if that is the only comment, this place is really good. I will stay there again if passing through the area, Penny's Diner adjacent to the Hotel is an easy affordable coffee source, Penny's Diner staff were super friendly, cool personalities and classic short order menu that most youngsters in other areas do not get to experience, It is also very convenient that the Hotel Front us co-located there. One last item of interest: CSX (Railroad) has a contract with that location. "Crew Lounge" is not a guest area, It is for their employees. The morning after I simply looked in there and walked out, unsuspectingly, a big prominent sign was on the closed door that I did not see when it was open. Understanding the importance of honoring contracts, and hosting in-transit personnel, I suggest TravelLodge inform non-CSX guests to avoid uncomfortable moments or Paper Signs telling the unsuspecting traveller to "Keep Out".