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Black Lantern Inn

Bed and breakfast

1526 Franklin Rd SW

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
16 mentions

Breakfast on the balcony was delicious and Cindy was very accommodating in ensur…

Breakfast was superb - freshly prepared, organic, healthy & very tasty, all beau…

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Wonderful stay, best night’s sleep in super comfortable accommodation

The room we stayed in was wonderful

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Friendly and hospitable welcome, delicious breakfast and always willing to help …

Warm welcome from the hosts who took time to guide us on local restaurants, etc

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Our room was clean and comfortable and Cindy and Doug the new owners were wonder…

The room was clean and comfortable, the hosts were friendly and accommodating

Great location
4 mentions

We loved the old town location and the restoration of a period building

Ideal for downtown Roanoke, just a short drive

Parking available
1 mentions

Private parking

Overview

Black Lantern Inn in Roanoke provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hair dryer, all units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the bed and breakfast can arrange a bicycle rental service. Science Museum of Western Virginia Hopkins Planetarium is 2 km from Black Lantern Inn, while Civic Center is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Roanoke Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

O

O'Brien

couple

October 13, 2025

9

We had a lovely stay thanks to Cindy and Doug

We loved the old town location and the restoration of a period building.

A

Andrew

couple

July 1, 2025

9

We were only in Roanoke for a brief stopover but had a lovely stay at the Black Lantern Inn. Our room was clean and comfortable and Cindy and Doug the new owners were wonderful hosts. Breakfast on the balcony was delicious and Cindy was very accommodating in ensuring mine was gluten free. Highly recommended!

A

Andrew

couple

June 24, 2025

9

We were only in Roanoke for a brief stopover but had a lovely stay at the Black Lantern Inn. Our room was clean and comfortable and Cindy and Doug the new owners were wonderful hosts. Breakfast on the balcony was delicious and Cindy was very accommodating in ensuring mine was gluten free. Highly recommended!

A

Andre

couple

May 11, 2025

10

Lovely accommodation and lovely host and hostess

We had a wonderful time with Jayne and Chris. Friendly and hospitable welcome, delicious breakfast and always willing to help if needed. We can recommend this accommodation to everyone.

J

Jane

couple

October 8, 2024

10

Fantastic hosts: recommended excellent restaurants, suggested a suitable hike and were very helpful.

Breakfast was superb - freshly prepared, organic, healthy & very tasty, all beautifully presented.

S

Susan

couple

September 22, 2024

10

Wonderful stay, best night’s sleep in super comfortable accommodation. Well organised facilities with thoughtful touches which added to the experience. Exceptional breakfast using locally sourced produce prepared to a high standard. Warm welcome from the hosts who took time to guide us on local restaurants, etc.

G

guy

extended_group

September 10, 2024

10

breakfast was special!

D

Denise

couple

July 17, 2024

10

Our stay was superb we couldn't fault anything. Every detail was taken care of The breakfast was exceptional and Chris was very informed of the area. We highly reccomend staying there.

Y

Yvonne

couple

May 11, 2024

10

This was an amazing place run by amazing hosts. Everything about the stay was perfect.

M

MARK

couple

April 3, 2024

10

Warm, inviting, great location and wonderful hosts!

Chris and Jayne were excellent! We ran a little late due to traffic and kept them up to date. They were very welcoming when we arrived. The room we stayed in was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing! Each morning it was set up for us and a note card telling what our breakfast included. Everything was homemade (delicious). When we left, Chris gave us an alternate route for our next destination that was for more scenic and less traffic. We would definitely recommend and stay here again!!

M

Michele

couple

December 10, 2023

9

I would highly recommend Black Lantern. The room was clean and comfortable, the hosts were friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic. Can’t say enough good about Black Lantern.

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Galina

couple

October 18, 2023

10

Perfect stay, good night sleep

Spacious room on the top floor with a comfortable king size bed, very clean. An additional room (private for our unit) one level below with a Kurig coffee machine, where we had individually served breakfast. Access to a shared kitchen (only for the guests of 3 rooms). High end linens and towels. Very friendly owners. Highly recommended

M

Michael

couple

September 30, 2023

10

What a treat to stay here! Best B&B ever!

Probably the best B&B I have stayed in. Spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and the breakfast with personalised menu was delicious. Ideal for downtown Roanoke, just a short drive. I would not hesitate to recommend this B&B to anyone.

R

Robert

couple

September 19, 2023

10

A perfect place to stay on our holiday. It felt like a home from home.

The location was perfect - close to the highway and so easy to get to whilst being close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The property has amazing atmosphere with plenty of space in the very well appointed bedrooms. There is a kitchen area with fridge and drink making facilities for your convenience. The host are pure joy - so friendly and accommodating and happy to go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. The breakfast was a thing to behold.

S

Steve

couple

September 15, 2023

10

Great hosts who served us very different breakfasts and made some excellent recommendations for dinner.

L

LINDSAY

couple

July 27, 2023

10

The Black Lantern Inn provided an excellent experience that left you wanting to stay longer.

We truly loved the location in relationship to the city of Roanoke. Also, the room was very spacious, clean, and quiet. The breakfast food was excellent and the hosts were very accommodating. It felt like a home away from home.

B

BENNY

couple

July 17, 2023

10

Lovely place in Southwest Roanoke.

All that you want from a B&B. Very nice owners, beautiful and comfortable room, delicious breakfast.

G

Gillian

family_with_children

June 20, 2023

10

Great place to stay.

Lovely spacious historic property with all modern facilities and very welcoming hosts. Breakfasts exceptional, garden with fire pit and marshmallows- great.

C

Colin

couple

May 12, 2023

10

Could not fault the place or the hosts. We would definitely stay again.

Comfortable, spacious, tastefully decorated, well equipped with the necessities. No notices or placards telling you what not to do. Private parking.

B

bettina

solo_traveller

April 25, 2023

10

Very beautiful and cosy Hotel, amazing rooms, super friendly people, I felt really good

I loved everything and would happily go back anytime

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Adult only

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying

Deluxe King Room

This double room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee maker. Please note the bathroom is located outside of the room in the hallway.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Queen Room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Suite

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 37 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 4:34 AM

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