continental breakfast is complimentary, as is parking. amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room. there's also a 24/7 convenience store, business facilities and a coin-operated laundry. down-to-earth rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and desks with ergonomic chairs. some quarters have minifridges and microwaves. suites add separate living areas and pull-out sofas; upgraded suites have balconies with mountain views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this unpretentious hotel in a mountain valley off i-81 is a 10-minute walk from historic fort bowman and 6 miles from signal knob, a civil war observation point Dulles International Airport 1 hr 6
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