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Welcome to Virginia's famed Shenandoah Valley. Our full service Holiday Inn Winchester Historic Gateway, located just off I-81 in the heart of Winchester, VA, is close to Shenandoah University, the area's Civil War historic sites and major corporations like Home Depot, American Woodmark, Kraft, HP Hood and Rubbermaid.
Our Winchester, VA hotel understands the needs of the business traveler so we offer high-speed, wireless internet access, a 24-hour business center and excellent meeting facilities.
Leisure travelers appreciate our hotel's location because it allows them to easily visit the Valley's top attractions such as Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. With a central location for Civil War sites, museums, wineries, and golf courses, we're the ideal choice of hotel in the Shenandoah Valley. We are located near the BMX Race Track, Winchester Speedway, The SportsPlex and Mudder Tracks.
Our hotel amenities include an indoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center and a 24-hour convenience store for snacks and sundries. Join us for Breakfast, Dinner, or Drinks at Kem's Restaurant & Lounge. With our southern hospitality, you can relax when you stay at Holiday Inn Historic Gateway.
Many reviews praised the friendly and accommodating staff, highlighting their helpfulness during check-in and throughout the stay.
Cleanliness
Guests consistently noted that the rooms and common areas were clean and well-maintained, contributing to a positive overall experience.
Breakfast Experience
The made-to-order breakfast received high marks for quality, although some guests expressed disappointment over the lack of a complimentary breakfast option.
Location
The hotel is conveniently located near I-81 and various shopping and dining options, making it a favorable choice for travelers.
Room Issues
Several guests reported issues with room maintenance, including noise from AC units, outdated decor, and problems with amenities like refrigerators.
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Judith Gladney
Dec 10, 2025
5.0
Excellent customer service. Close to shops and Golden Corral. Warm and welcoming staff. Welcoming area. With shopping attractions. Such as Big Lots, JoAnne Fabrics and more. Luray Caverns and more. Scenery is beautiful. Mountains and valley terrains. Horse farms/ stables.
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Lois Johnson-Mead
Dec 1, 2025
5.0
Great location; easy to find. The parking lot is somewhat dark especially when walking a dog at night. A few more building lights would help
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Se Won Park
Nov 2, 2025
4.0
Room was very big and clean. Quite cold though.
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Mark Tonge
Oct 26, 2025
5.0
Got a good night's sleep room's where clean and nice and the made to order breakfast was excellent you do have to pay for it but was way better then the normal food ya get for free at other hotels and there was plenty of parking
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MJ White
Oct 20, 2025
1.0
I made a reservation through American Airlines and received a confirmation number. When I arrived to check-in, I was total the reservation was cancelled even though it still showed active on my American Airlines app and that I did not cancel the reservation. The Holiday Inn Front Dest Agent offered no explanation, apology, or any assistance in finding alternative lodging.
I then contacted American Airlines. American Airlines confirmed that the reservation still showed active on its system. The American Airlines representative contacted this Holiday Inn and was informed that the hotel cancelled my reservation unilaterally due to high demand.
No attempts were made to notify me or American Airlines that the Holiday Inn was cancelling my reservation. I had to scramble to find lodging during a busy weekend and ended up spending hundreds of dollars more for another hotel.
At the completion of my trip, I tried to contact the Holiday Inn manager to no avail. Obviously, this Holiday Inn does not care about their customers.
I have been traveling for more than 60 years, stayed at 100s of hotels domestically and internationally, and never had have a hotel just cancel my reservation! BOOK HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK.