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Kimpton The Forum Hotel

540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 22903
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With spaces tailored for indoor elegance or outdoor charm, the Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville offers a dynamic environment perfect for any occasion. The ballroom's expansive 6,000-square-foot layout caters to grand celebrations, while the state-of-the-art classrooms and boardrooms adapt to more intimate gatherings. We've also got you covered for outdoor events, corporate happy hours, or weddings - our event lawn, outdoor amphitheater and botanical gardens create a picturesque backdrop for unforgettable moments. The hotel's expert event planning team and customizable, farm-to-table catering options promise an event that's not only memorable but also uniquely yours.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built2023
Renovated-
Total meeting space22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms198
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
- 2025 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Award - #16 Top Hotel in the South - 2025 Scary Mommy - Top 5 Best Hotel's for a Girl's Trip

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Aug 16 - Nov 29Apr 01 - May 19
Shoulder season
Low season
May 20 - Aug 15Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 30 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
22,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,880 sq. ft.
Space (private)
17,871 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
5,880 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
11,863 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
13,829 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Royal conference
5,880 sq. ft.
60 x 98 sq. ft.
25 ft.
720
-
540
-
720
360
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1,920 sq. ft.
32 x 60 sq. ft.
25 ft.
240
50
180
230
240
132
40
105
60
-
1,920 sq. ft.
32 x 60 sq. ft.
25 ft.
240
50
180
230
240
132
40
105
60
-
1,920 sq. ft.
32 x 60 sq. ft.
25 ft.
240
50
180
230
240
132
40
105
60
-
1,036 sq. ft.
37 x 28 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
24
60
90
100
45
34
42
28
-
1,044 sq. ft.
29 x 32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
113
26
84
90
113
60
24
42
24
-
1,520 sq. ft.
40 x 38 sq. ft.
12 ft.
60
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60
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1,025 sq. ft.
25 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
128
28
80
100
128
40
24
56
24
-
672 sq. ft.
21 x 32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
64
20
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64
-
20
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
198
Single (1 bed)
135
Double (2 beds)
63
Suites
10
Tax rate
14.3%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Airport
9 mi
A regional airport that serves the Charlottesville and Central Virginia area. The airport offers daily flights to major cities such as Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. It is equipped with modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, a business center, and a variety of dining options.
100 Bowen Loop
Charlottesville, VA, US 22911
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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105 mi
A major international airport that serves the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The airport offers flights to destinations around the world, with a wide variety of airlines to choose from. It features state-of-the-art facilities including a range of shops and restaurants, lounges, and a variety of transportation options.
1 Saarinen Cir
Dulles, VA, US 20166
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Richmond International Airport (RIC)
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110 mi
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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
Sandston, VA, US 23150
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Downtown Mall
Downtown Mall
Business district
2 mi
The Downtown Mall is a pedestrian mall that features a variety of shops, restaurants, and businesses. It is also home to the Historic Downtown Charlottesville, where you can find historical buildings, museums, and art galleries.
East Main Street
Charlottesville, VA, US 22902
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Monticello
Monticello
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10 mi
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22902
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The Jefferson Theater
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Theater
3 mi
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22902
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The Paramount Theater
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215 E Main Street
Charlottesville, VA, US 22902
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Barracks Road Shopping Center
Barracks Road Shopping Center
Shopping
2 mi
Barracks Road Shopping Center is a convenient and popular shopping destination for those living in Charlottesville. The center features a variety of retailers, including grocery stores, clothing and shoe stores, and home goods stores, as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes.
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22903
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The Shops at Stonefield
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22901
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22902
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Pen Park
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5 mi
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22903
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Darden Towe Park
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Park
5 mi
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Charlottesville, VA, US 22911
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The Corner
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Nightlife
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14th Street NW W
Charlottesville, VA, US 22903
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2 mi
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155 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA, US 22903
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The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
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Museum
10 mi
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The Virginia Discovery Museum
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University of Virginia
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2 mi
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Inspired by the architecture of Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village, Kimpton The Forum Hotel’s grand exterior—with its stately white columns, red brick façade and stone accents—is perfectly at home in the college town of Charlottesville. Step inside and the vibrancy of the space takes hold. Not satisfied to simply be a place to lay your head at night, the hotel features Birch & Bloom, our upscale farm-to-table restaurant, The Good Sport, a buzzy craft beer bar, plus state-of-the-art meeting rooms and walking trails that weave through the arboretum & botanical gardens out back. All of this, along with luxurious amenities, spacious and comfortable guestrooms and suites, and Kimpton’s signature approach to hospitality, makes for a unique hotel experience.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton The Forum Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kimpton The Forum Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton The Forum Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Kimpton The Forum Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Kimpton The Forum Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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