Your Gateway to The Birthplace of American Wine and Virginia HistoryWelcome to Holiday Inn® University Area for your leisure stays, social occasions, corporate meetings and conferences. Enjoy our spacious guest rooms which include complimentary Wi-Fi, beverage fridge, microwave, and widescreen 37" HDTV. Also, we have a heated pool, fitness area, a casual dining option at Emmet's Restaurant and Lounge with breakfast, dinner and room service available. We are located on Route 29 near the University of Virginia and offer complimentary shuttle service to/from nearby Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO).A town of presidents filled with history like Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, James Madison's Montpelier, and James Monroe's Highland all within a short distance to the hotel. In addition, you can enjoy great shopping and restaurants at Barracks Road or The Shops at Stonefield, stroll the famous Downtown Pedestrian Mall, take in a show at John Paul Jones Arena, ‘Discover The Birthplace Of American Wine’ along the Monticello Wine Trail’, or eat at Michie Tavern ca 1784.In town for business? There are many corporate and government offices nearby including Northrop Grumman, NGIC, State Farm, Lexis Nexis, JAG, CFA Institute, Siemens, GE, Federal Executive Institute, and UVA Research Park.Whatever the reason for your trip to Virginia, we have exactly what you need.