Founders Inn and Spa

Nice Hotel

Enjoy the stay, it was about 20 mins from VA Beach, it was a nice environment, good size outdoor pool and the water slide was great. I would stay there again.

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EXCELLENT HOTEL

We stayed four nights. We found the staff to be pleasant and accomodating. On site work out room and large pool area were great. We loved the homey and comfortable rooms. Beautiful grounds. Near all attractions in VA Beach. Just would like a "16-hour" coffee/tea service available in lobby or near by. Two cup coffee maker in room was not enough.

Great Place

The Hotel is decorated in Colonial furniture and the bed was very comfortable. The lake and the ammenities are awesome. Good hotel and a very affordable find. I definitely would stay there again

Nicest place to stay that is not right on the beach

Founders Inn is a lovely hotel with colonial decor. The staff was friendly and pleasant, except for the front desk staff, she was not as professional as you would expect. The front desk was also quite messy and did not give the best first impression. The grounds are beautiful and while I did not have time to experience the spa if the toiletees in the room are an indication it would be a good experience. The lotion was the best I have ever used in a hotel. My room had an air conditioning problem, which I did not report, but it was a loud when it came on. The toilet handle was also broken and had to jiggled. The hotel use to have a fast breakfast room that was very convient. It was closed and set up in the main dining room which made fast and convinent not an option. Also the orange juice and rolls tasted like the kind you can get at a convenience store - so I would not do that again. I did have a late night meal in my room which was good, but the tray had to be put on the desk chair due to the lack of a table in the room. The good outweighed the bad and I would rate it as a 3-4 star hotel compared to other comparable sized hotels/spas I have stayed, but for the location it is the best. I do wish movies on demand were available in the rooms as well wireless internet. Not having either did encourage me to do some reading however. I have stayed at the Inn in the past and will do so again due to the location to Regent and my family who lives in VA.

Beautiful Landscape

The landscape was beautiful. The spa facility was updated and gorgeous. However, the indoor pool could use some updating. The cleaning service did not come around the during the day to clean the room but when we called down for extra towels the service was prompt. I would stay here again.

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Pretty Hotel. Not Great Service.

Founders Inn is a nice property. The rooms are comfortable, the fitness center is terrific...modern and clean equipment and free weights. The service isn't great though, not like you'd expect for the fine appearance of the property. We asked for a quiet room and were given one across from the elevator, the restuarants are slow, expensive for the quality of food, the wait staff is friendly but not that well trained.

Tried it Again

This stay was the second time for me. The first time, the room felt dirty and the comforter was “icky”. This time, the room/bathroom felt clean but the ceiling had a leak and large water mark. When I felt it, it was wet. More than likely, (and admittedly-I am assuming here) it was there when housekeeping made rounds – I don’t know how that could have been missed – it was a huge leak. I was too tired to change rooms so I reported it in the morning at check out. The employee I spoke to gave no indication that she cared one way or another. In the lobby sitting room, the crown molding needs a good dosing of caulk. I know, now I am picking but….here is the thing, this is supposed to be a nice hotel and spa. I just want readers to know that I don’t believe it warrants as many stars as it has. Be prepared for a nice, quiet and quant hotel with normal wear and tear any aged establishment might have.

Needs new mattresses

This is our fourth stay at the Founders Inn, but the mattresses and boxsprings have been in serious need of replacement each visit. We had to put a pillow in the middle of our queen-size bed to keep from falling in the hole in the middle of the mattress. When we mention it to the front desk staff, they say nothing, but just roll their eyes. I guess they have heard it before.

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Outstanding value/price

Very cozy hotel, great surroundings, room was very quiet and clean. Personnel was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a "must experience" if you are in the Tidewater area.

Wouldnt go back

Had numerous problems with this hotel. The shower/tub had paint chips falling off the ceiling, and rust spots in the floor of the tub. The auido/video jacks on the TV didnt work along with the 3 ofthers they try to swap it out with. Entertainment center that stored the mini fridge had magnents for the doors in the way so you have to lift the entire front of the fridge up to open and close door. On my 2nd night when I finally came back to the hotel, I find that my keys have quit working and that for some reason I was only logged to stay for one night. This problem took about 10 mins to fix even though my reservation papers clearly showed 2 days from both the hotel and hotels.com website. This place is clearly the bottom line 1 star hotel of fully service hotels.

Beautiful hotel

Found a great rate on the internet. It is very a attractive, well kept facility. We wi;; stay there again.