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Welcome to the Black Lantern Inn, a distinguished bed and breakfast located in Roanoke, VA. This historic inn, featuring three elegantly appointed rooms, combines classic Southern charm with modern luxury. Conveniently situated just minutes from the Roanoke River Greenway and a short 10-minute drive from Roanoke Airport, the Black Lantern Inn offers easy access to downtown Roanoke, the Civic Center, and major business areas.

Guests at the Black Lantern Inn can enjoy a daily organic, healthy breakfast with flexible dining hours, available on an open-air covered porch or in a traditional dining area. The property also features a fire pit, and freshly brewed H&C coffee. The inn includes a 2nd-floor kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee brewer, and utensils, as well as two comfortable covered porches for relaxation.

As a Virginia Green certified establishment, the Black Lantern Inn prioritizes sustainability and cleanliness. Each room offers free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly luxury sheets, plush mattresses, a flat-screen TV with cable, and botanically based, paraben-free bath products. The inn provides a scenic view of the Mill Mountain Star and amenities such as free off-street parking, covered bike parking with a bike wash.

Book a stay at the Black Lantern Inn for an eco-conscious, luxurious getaway in Roanoke, VA.

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  • Directions: Exit Interstate 81 at Exit 143 for 581/220 South to Roanoke. Exit 581 at Exit 6 for Elm Avenue. Bear right in the exit lane and turn right at the light onto Elm Avenue. Continue on Elm Avenue to Franklin Road and turn left onto Franklin Road. Continue on Franklin Road for 6 blocks to Woods Avenue and turn left onto Woods Avenue. After 2 houses there is a narrow gravel drive to the right. Turn right into this drive. Drive to the last house on the right (1526) and park in parking lot. Welcome to the Black Lantern Inn!



    From the Blue Ridge Parkway: Exit between mile marker 120 and 121 onto Mill Mountain Parkway at the Mill Mountain Park/Roanoke sign. Mill Mountain Parkway becomes Walnut Avenue upon entering residential area. Turn left onto 3rd Street for one block. Turn right onto Woods Avenue for 100 feet. Turn left into alley between Apartments and Red Brick House. Go to last building on the right.



    Route 220 North out of North Carolina becomes 581/220 North in Roanoke. Exit at Franklin Road/220 Bus. Our drive is an immediate right just after the 220 North exit merges into Franklin Road. Watch for merging traffic and turn right before the sign and you will see the Black Lantern Inn ahead. Drive to the first house on left (1526) and park in parking lot. Welcome to the Black Lantern Inn!
  • Major Access Routes: I-581
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  • Miles to airport: 6
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 6
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  • Number of Floors: 3
  • Number of King Rooms: 1
  • Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 3
  • Number of Queen Rooms: 1
  • Number of Suites: 1
  • Total Number of Rooms: 3
  • Points of Interest Nearby: Located in Historic Southwest Neighborhood. 1 mile from Market St downtown. Two restaurants within 1/2 mile.
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  • Miles to airport: 6
  • Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, Discover, AmEx
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  • Breakfast Served: Full Breakfast
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  • Nearby Attractions: Downtown Roanoke, Convention Center, Roanoke Star, Greenway, Black Dog Salvage
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  • Number of King Rooms: 1
  • Number of Queen Rooms: 1
  • Number of Suites: 1
  • Total Number of Rooms: 3
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  • Private Bath Details: 2 ensuite, 1 private across the hall