Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area

3.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and green chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a desk, and a view of the city.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract painting, and shelves with snacks.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, a microwave, and a small TV.
A bathroom with a blue wall, white toilet, and wooden vanity with a mirror.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1131 Forest Hill Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, JMU Convocation Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site.
Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area, you're just a quick walk from James Madison University. Features include free breakfast and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from James Madison University and 15 minutes on foot from Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A computer station is on site and wired Internet is available in public spaces for a fee. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area was completed in April 2025.

This 3-star Harrisonburg hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 7

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 7
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.

We should mention

  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Days Inn Harrisonburg
Days Inn Hotel Harrisonburg
Days Inn James Madison University Hotel Harrisonburg
Days Inn Harrisonburg Hotel
Harrisonburg Days Inn
Days Inn Wyndham Harrisonburg Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Harrisonburg
Red Roof Inn Harrisonburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Harrisonburg
Red Roof Inn Harrisonburg University Area
Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area Hotel
Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area Harrisonburg
Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area Hotel Harrisonburg

Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 216 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 169 out of 1002 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and very convenient for visiting my son at jmu. Payton at the front desk was great. So sweet and helpful. I definitely recommend staying here when you come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belynda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very small hotel. Parking lot is extremely small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Back patio with firepit was perfect for relaxing. Conveniently located. Only downfall was the breakfast. Could have had a little more variety and replenished more. Other then that. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recently renovated so everything was clean and new. Service was friendly. Can't beat the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was worried about breakfast - hard boiled eggs and cream cheese were not kept cold. But other than that, great experience. Very clean and well run.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Clean! Fresh! Brand new look and amenities. Great breakfast and coffee. Super attentive and friendly staff! Venmo tipping for room service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was clean. Room was basic. Security into the back door was lax. Don’t waste your time with the breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Taylor J.

Most of thevç
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Desk staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was in a nice location and the staff/front seat clerk was friendly and most helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeetendra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn is conveniently located and that’s the only good thing about it, everything else about the place is sad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth

The affordable price was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room wasn’t very clean or great, but the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel was nice and clean. When i walked into the room it actually smelled fresh and everything worked and clean. The Manger of the Hotel is a really nice Lady as well. I will definitely be back to Harrisonburg V.A and went i do ill be staying at the Super 8 Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

It was a port in the storm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
economical adequate for needs, price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was rough with peeling paint, low-end finishes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to highway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Room could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

FELIPE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst places I've ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peterine C

Liked: Cleanliness
A little inconvenient to access entrance we were told no breakfast only coffee and missed out on a limited breakfast average place for an overnight stay may or may not use again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy has bedbugs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service

Good one night stay

The front desk was extremely helpful when my reservation from Hotels.com was not processed. He helped me correct what I needed for the night, and even upgraded my room for the inconvenience. The hotel was fine for a budget hotel for a quick one night stay. There were some stains on the towels and they need to add USB outlets but otherwise it is a decent hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith

Hope I didn’t wake them

After we were given a key to an unoccupied room, sure hope my 2 am entry to their room didn’t wake them, it was good for what it’s purpose was, a place to stop along the way
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022