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Situated in the heart of downtown Bristol, Virginia, this Bristol Virginia hotels downtown occupies a historic building at 833 State Street, steps away from the iconic Bristol Sign marking the Tennessee-Virginia state line.
The property blends early 20th-century architecture with modern amenities, offering easy access to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum (0.2 miles), where exhibits chronicle the 1927 Bristol Sessions that launched country music legends.
Food enthusiasts will appreciate Blackbird Bakery (0.1 miles) for its Appalachian-inspired pastries and Burger Bar (0.3 miles), a 1950s-style diner where Hank Snow once performed.
The Bristol Public Library (0.4 miles) and Bristol City Hall (0.6 miles) anchor civic life, while the Paramount Center for the Arts (0.5 miles) hosts live performances in a restored 1931 theater.
Sports facilities near this Birthplace of Country Music hotels include the Sugar Hollow Park (1.2 miles) with disc golf courses and hiking trails, along with the Bristol Motor Speedway (7 miles northeast), famed for NASCAR events.
History buffs can explore the Bristol Historical Association (0.8 miles) housed in a former railroad depot or visit the Sulphur Springs Historic District (2 miles south), featuring Victorian-era homes.
Local businesses like Elderbrew (0.4 miles), a craft beer shop specializing in Appalachian brews, and Moonlite Drive-In (3 miles west), one of America’s last remaining drive-in theaters, add unique character to the area.
Reaching the hotel is convenient via Tri-Cities Airport (TRI, 18 miles southwest), with rental car services available.
Drivers on I-81 should take Exit 74 onto US-11E, following signs for downtown Bristol.
Amtrak’s Bristol Station (2.3 miles east) connects to major cities via the Cardinal Line, while the Bristol Transit System provides bus stops at Shelby Street, a 3-minute walk from the property.
Limited valet parking is available onsite, with public lots along Moore Street offering hourly rates.
For budget-conscious travelers seeking Hotels in Bristol VA, the Comfort Inn & Suites (1.5 miles east) provides standard amenities near Interstate 81, while the Bristol Hotel (0.7 miles south) offers compact rooms with vintage charm near the South Holston Lake trails.
Music pilgrims often favor the Country Inn Bristol (2 miles north), which displays memorabilia from local bluegrass artists.
Guest reviews consistently praise the hotel’s meticulously preserved Art Deco details and rooftop terrace views of the Appalachian foothills.
Many highlight the Sessions Speakeasy basement bar’s craft cocktails and live blues performances, though some note that State Street rooms may experience weekend noise from music venues.
Families appreciate the proximity to Bristol Caverns (3 miles east) and Steele Creek Park (4 miles west), while business travelers value the 24-hour co-working lounge.
Critical feedback occasionally mentions limited elevator access in the historic building and variable Wi-Fi speeds in upper-floor rooms.
Slip into a creative vibe at The Sessions Hotel in Bristol, VA, the perfect place to stay and play where artists at heart gather to be inspired and think freely.
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