Black Lantern Inn

3-star hotel Excellent 1526 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA, VA 24
Black Lantern Inn

About Black Lantern Inn

Black Lantern Inn in Roanoke provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a terrace. Housed in a building dating back to 1900, this bed and breakfast is 1.1 miles from Science Museum of Western Virginia and 2 miles from Civic Center. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Roanoke, like hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Mill Mountain Zoo is 2.7 miles from Black Lantern Inn, while National D Day Memorial is 30 miles from the property. Roanoke Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

5.0 / 5
Excellent 137 reviews
  • Engine customer May 2026

    My husband and I have stayed several times at the Black Lantern. It's a great location, very clean, very comfortable and Cindy is a wonderful hostess.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Excellent location near downtown Roanoke. Located in a residential area with lovely quiet streets for walking. Lovely home with recent renovations. Very comfortable room and private bath. Breakfasts are lovely with lots of fresh fruit and nice entrees. Our room was large enough to accommodate 2 yoga mats. Nothing, all good

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Super friendly and knowledgeable owners. Great breakfast. Very comfortable place with everything you need.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Wonderful and delightful. Lots of thoughtful touches. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The bedroom had ample lighting. The closet was very nice and had plenty of hangers. The bathroom was very nice and everything was very clean. We were very pleased with the breakfast, which included yogurt, fresh fruit, eggs, and bacon. I enjoyed sitting outside. My only suggestion is to beautify the outside area. Perhaps add a bird feeder or place seasonal decorations around the outdoor area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The bathroom outside the room was very nice, but a bit awkward, as we always had to ‘dress’ to use the bathroom since it was in a common area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The property was beautiful and the accommodations were very comfortable. My only comment would be the accessibility. There are a lot of stairs, so patrons should be aware of that in advance. Also, the lighting in the bathroom was very dim. I loved the historic feel of the property. It was very clean, comfortable, and well decorated.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    The owners are awesome. They went out of their way to make our weekend as good as possible. The room was beautiful, very clean, cozy, and comfortable.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Black Lantern Inn. The home was beautiful and our room was extremely comfortable. Our hosts Cindy and Doug were so thoughtful, welcoming us, sharing recommendations for the area and ensuring we had everything we needed. Breakfast was excellent (and thoughtfully accommodated dietary restrictions) and the bed extremely comfortable. We would happily stay here again!

  • Engine customer May 2025

    We have stayed at the Black Lantern several times and stayed in all 3 of the rooms. All were very clean and comfortable. The new owner, Cindy, was very pleasant and the place was clean and the breakfast delicious. She has carried on where the past owners, Chris and Jayne left off. We will be back next year for sure! There's nothing we didn't like.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    It was very nice

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The owners were so friendly and welcoming. I was there for a run and the owners wife also happened to be a runner! She gave me great advice and insight as well as shared her excitement for me. They worked around my schedule to provide a wonderful treat after my run and also I had a delicious breakfast the next morning! Nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    We loved our stay in the Black Lantern. The hosts were so helpful and friendly, breakfast perfect and the location was super. We only had one night there but would have loved to have stayed another. Can strongly recommend.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The owners were super friendly and made us feel right at home

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Convenient location, great breakfast, wonderful room, and exceptional hosts!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Excellent! Nothing!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    It was cozy, comfortable, and easy to get to all of our destinations for the weekend!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    A very welcoming home. Close to restaurants and ease of getting around Nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The best weekend getaway I’ve had in a long time!

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Very nicely maintained & comfortable

Frequently asked questions about Black Lantern Inn

Does Black Lantern Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Black Lantern Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Black Lantern Inn offer parking?
Yes, Black Lantern Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Black Lantern Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Black Lantern Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Roanoke, see business hotels in Roanoke.
Does Black Lantern Inn have a fitness center?
Black Lantern Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Black Lantern Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Black Lantern Inn is located at 1526 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA VA 24016. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in3:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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