The Mimslyn Inn
401 West Main Street
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Why people book this hotel
“The only positive aspect was the staff, who were friendly”
“Beautiful place with very helpful staff and delicious food”
“Location was good, just near the famous cave”
“Location”
“Breakfast was good, but too expensive, as not included in room rate”
“Service was good, as was the bed”
“Breakfast was great”
“Reasonable value with unlimited coffee at breakfast”
“Easy parking etc”
Overview
Located in Luray, 1.9 km from Luray Caverns, The Mimslyn Inn provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and kosher options can also be requested. Guests at The Mimslyn Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luray, like hiking, skiing and fishing. Pinnacles Viewpoint is 22 km from the accommodation, while Endless Caverns is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, 75 km from The Mimslyn Inn.
Traveller reviews
Natalie
couple
May 27, 2026
“Nice hotel”
Location was good, just near the famous cave. Breakfast was good, but too expensive, as not included in room rate. Breakfast room was beautiful, real ballroom. In general, it was my first experience in historic hotels of America, I enjoyed.
Ondřej
couple
May 11, 2026
“Not a great value for money. Room was very damp and air conditioning only worsened the air quality.”
The whole building and lobby is very pretty and well preserved.
Graham
couple
May 8, 2026
Location
Catalina
couple
April 5, 2026
The only positive aspect was the staff, who were friendly
Katrien
solo_traveller
March 31, 2026
Beautiful place with very helpful staff and delicious food. ‘Inn’ doesn’t do this place justice. It’s far too grand for that.
Gary
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
The staff were friendly and helpful
Ian
family_with_children
September 25, 2025
“Good place for Caverns and Shenandoah”
Old style charm throughout the property. Service was good, as was the bed.
Evelyn
couple
September 14, 2025
“Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.”
Beautiful hotel. Friendly staff. Great room and comfy bed. Breakfast was great. Food in the Speakeasy restaurant was very good. Convenient location.
Jay
couple
August 14, 2025
“Beautiful hotel and the staff were the best and made us very welcome.”
The staff were so friendly and helpful. When we needed them to help us when we got a flat tyre they couldn't have done any more for us than they did.
Maryna
family_with_children
August 13, 2025
“If I go to Luray again, I'll look for another place to stay.”
location and the building itself
Philipp
family_with_children
July 25, 2025
Nice Lobby, fancy entrance hall. Feels like an old English mansion.
Karsten
family_with_children
July 7, 2025
Pool access
Jeanie & Chris
couple
June 23, 2025
“Delightful sense of grandeur and sweet friendly welcome all handy to great little town and some splendid hiking.”
Character and grandeur - so rare to find this in handy walking distance to a nice little town. Luray itself, humming with just enough for a few days activity ( including Main Street open air bar, live music and amazing sandwiches - a lot of fun after a few hours good hiking ). Also loved sitting rocking on the hotel veranda in the warm evening air as well as the overall friendly welcome/service ( notably front desk and very helpful chief bar woman )
Jennifer
couple
May 20, 2025
“Great over night place to visit Luray.”
Great grounds, beautiful 😍
Philip
couple
April 10, 2025
“Overall it was fine. Location excellent. Staff good. But inside hotel feels tired and in this era rooms are small especi”
A 3 night stay with the perfect location for Shenandoah and local attractions. Hotel looks fantastic and is a hugely impressive building. The Speakeasy dining option and bar was really good and atmospheric, especially on Saturday. The room (Queen) was small compared to other hotels on our holiday. The bathroom was tiny. It was also a little dated and in need of some modernisation. Lots of condensation on the windows. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. So overall it was fine but could be so much more.
Pamela
couple
January 22, 2025
“Comfortable stay in beautiful setting.”
Beautiful old building in lovely grounds. Good atmosphere and tastefully furnished throughout. Welcoming fire in the hallway set the tone. Room comfortable with large bathroom. Easy distance from local sights - Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. Staff very helpful and friendly. Speakeasy restaurant offered wide range of dishes - highly recommend.
Nicholas
solo_traveller
October 20, 2024
“It appears that you are paying for the ‘privilege’ of staying in an old established building and not for the kind of exc”
The old traditional style of the building and its location. Easy parking etc. The evening bar and restaurant staff were helpful and friendly.
Rory
couple
September 29, 2024
“Nice comfortable old historic inn with southern vibe”
Reasonable value with unlimited coffee at breakfast. Speakeasy bar and restaurant was lively and used by non-residents which is a good sign. Food was good. Some nice old history books to read in main sitting area.
Deneng
extended_group
June 29, 2024
“Still missing something, the bed and the room are too small, the big room I requested is not availab”
Good decoration style
Philene
couple
June 27, 2024
Close to Luray caverns, quiet and relaxing. Had an enjoyable dinner at their restaurant with good service.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Solarium, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Live music/performance
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
General
Family rooms, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Indoor fireplace
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Pool and wellness
Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Express check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities
Apartment
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This apartment has air conditioning, a carpeted floor, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests.
Deluxe Double Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe King Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Quadruple Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room has air conditioning, a carpeted floor, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
This suite's special feature is the fireplace. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This suite features air conditioning, a coffee machine, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
King Suite with Spa Bath
This suite features a fireplace. This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite has air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Suite
Guests will have a special experience as the suite provides a fireplace. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This suite features air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Suite
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This suite has air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests.
Single Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This single room features air conditioning, a carpeted floor, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
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