The Founders Inn and Spa is situated approximately 14 miles from Virginia Beach and nine miles from Norfolk International Airport. It is also near to the various local attractions like Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Norfolk Naval Base, and National Maritime Museum.
The hotel features 249 well furnished guest rooms on 3 floors which feature state of the art amenities. The hotel is a fine blend of old world beauty and colonial era charm. There are select guest rooms with fireplaces and views of the serene lake and lovely Colonial garden which make the stay all the more memorable. The other important features of the Founders Inn & Spa are:
Concierge
Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
Valet Parking
Fully Equipped State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
Full-service Flowering Almond Spa
Full-service Business Center
Credit Cards
-accepted forms of payment
american express
debit cards
diners club
discover card
mastercard
travelers checks
visa
Dining
swan terrace cuisine type - american location - on property distance from hotel -mi / km the swan terrace restaurant at the founders inn and spa offers a feast for the senses. here elegance walks hand in hand with some of the finest cuisine youve ever experience order from a menu of authentic colonial favorites as well a variety of american regional dishes. fresh seafood is caught within hours of serving. and prime beef lamb and po indigenous to the mid-atlantic states is expertly prepared each culinary creation is cooked to perfection by our award-winning chefs. enjoy intimate fireside dining or a meal out on our lakeside terrace. buffet breakfast open daily from 7am to 10am lunch open monday thru saturday from 11am to 2pm sunday brunch is open from 11am to 2pm reservations suggested dinner open tuesday thru saturday evenings from 530pm to 9pm. swan terrace is closed on sunday and monday evenings
the hunt room cuisine type - american location - on property distance from hotel -mi / km the hunt room at the founders inn and spa offers colonial-style fare complemented by ales and wine from our old world dispensary. the best way to unwind after a long day of meetings is in the hunt room open from 2pm to 1am daily relax in front of our two 36 plasma tvs broadcasting high definition satellite signal with a state of the art surround sound system. while you chat with friends dine on vast selection of appetizers or your favorite pizza warm your body with a crock of hearty soup or fill up on rotisserie sandwich selections.
the muffin pan cuisine type - american location - on property distance from hotel -mi / km for lighter fare in a charming setting the muffin pan serv muffins and pastries fresh from our bakery specialty breakfast sandwiches fresh fruit yogurts and an assortment of beverages. open from 500 am to 1100 am daily the muffin pan caters to the traveler on the go who wants to grab a quick healthy breakfast and get out the door or stock up f a day at the beach or out on the town.
Directions
norfolk international airport is 8 miles south to the south.
newport news international airport is 34 miles south east to the property.
byrd field richmond international airport is 91 miles south east to the property.
tax not included city tax 8pct occupancy tax 1.00usd 1 USD resort fee 11.00usd state tax 5pct total tax 13pct total tax 13 % plus 1 USD
checkin - 16 00.
checkout - 12 00
reservation confirmation policy all reservation require a credit card guarantee at time of booking.
deposit policy please see guarantee policy.
cancellation policy reservations must be cancelled prior to 24 hours of arrival date to avoid a penalty of one nights room and tax.
from 1 aug 08 to 09 sep 08 reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty of one nights room and tax.
exceptions may apply during holidays/special events or conventions - see rate rules.
early checkout policy free
late checkout policy from12 noon to 1pm comp based on availability on day of departure from 1pm to 2pm USD 50 charge from 2pm to 6pm half day charge 50pct off room rate after 6pm full night at prevailing rate
Recreation
cardio equipment
child activities
full health club
indoor pool
jacuzzi
jogging track
massage
spa
weight lifting
contact hotel for information
recreation facilities may not be on-site and charges may apply.
Room Descriptions
single queen stay the night in one of our signature single queen bedded rooms. this room is elegantly appointed with furnishings of the colonial-era. this room features a plush kings down pillow-top mattress a full bathroom with a separate vanity and sink and a workspace for business away from the office.
double queen stay the night in one of our signature double queen bedded rooms. this room is elegantly appointed with furnishings of the colonial-era. this room features two plush kings down pillow-top mattresses a full bathroom with a separate vanity and sink and a workspace for business away from the office.
fireplace corner king stay in the grandest room in the house our fireplace corner king deluxe room. this room is elegantly appointed with furnishings of the colonial-era. this room features a plush kings down pillow-top mattress a gas-burning fireplace a full-size sleeper sofa a full bathroom with a separate vanity and sink and a workspace for business away from the office.
one bedroom parlor suite stay the night in one of our king parlor suites. this room is elegantly appointed with furnishings of the colonial-era. this room features a separate bedroom with a plush kings down pillow-top mattress a full bathroom with a separate vanity and sink and a workspace for business away from the office. the parlor suite features a sitting area with a full-size pull out sleeper sofa and extra full size bathroom.
Safety
24 hour security
alarms monitored
strobe lights in rooms
strobe lights in halls
strobe alarms
external defibrillator
audible alarms
smoke alarms in halls
smoke alarms in rooms
smoke alarms public areas
smoke alarm hard wired
elevator recall
linked to fire dept
automatic fire doors
basic medical equipment
balcony access
dead bolts
electronic keycards
backup generators
emergency evac plan
emergency info in rooms
emergency lighting
exit maps in rooms
exit signs lit
exit doors auto lock
hallway fire detectors
public fire detectors
room fire detectors
fire extinguishers in
secondary locks
halls
rooms have viewports
self closing doors
locks on glass doors
multiple exits per floor
overnight security
parking areas lit
safety compliant
spa system
room windows open
door safety chains
security escort available
security personnel
secure floors available
hall sprinklers
public areas sprinklers
sprinklers rooms
staff trained for AED
staff trained in cpr
staff red cross cpr cert
staff trained to dup keys
staff first aid trained
uniformed security
ventilated stairwells
cctv in entrance
video of parking areas
cctv in hallways
recorded vid surveillance-cctv in public areas
well lit walkways.
Services
audio visual equipment - USD
airport2shuttle - USD
airport shuttle - 15.00USD
beautyshop - USD
bell man - USD
breakfast buffet - USD
breakfast continental - USD
breakfast full - USD
business center - USD
business center services - USD
cocktail - USD
coffee - USD
computer - USD
computer rental - USD
concierge - USD
copy service - USD
dry cleaning - USD
dry cleaning same day - USD
early check in - USD
evening turn down - USD
express check out - USD
faxing incoming - USD
faxing outgoing - USD
food and beverage discounts - USD
disabled parking - USD
late check out - USD
laundry valet - USD
local calls - USD
local faxes - USD
long distance access - USD
newspaper - USD
parking - USD
parking lot - USD
secretary service - USD
upgrade confirmed - USD
upgrade on availability - USD
valet parking - USD
wake up calls - USD
some services may include a charge
Transportation
norfolk international airport - 8.0mi / 12.9km car rental - USD - available at a charge. taxi - USD - available at a charge.
newport news / williamsburg international airport - 34.0mi / 54.7km car rental - USD - available at a charge. taxi - USD - available at a charge.
byrd field/richmond international airport - 91.0mi / 146.5km car rental - USD - available at a charge. taxi - USD - available at a charge.
