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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

2.0 star property
Motel in Salem with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Television
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is €76
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
5399 W Main St, Salem, VA, 24153

What's nearby

  • Dixie Caverns - 9 min walk
  • Roanoke College - 12 min drive
  • Salem Civic Center - 14 min drive
  • Virginia Tech University - 25 min drive
  • Lane Stadium - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 22 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81

Property highlights
Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sicily Italian Cuisine

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 on 8 Mar 2025 start from €76.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 located?

Situated in Salem, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dixie Caverns and within 9 miles (15 km) of Green Hill Park Trailhead and Roanoke College. Moyers Sports Complex and Salem Civic Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 69 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Aged property and non-smoking room smells like smoke, but there is a fridge with freezer, microwave and a nice Mexican restaurant a mile down the road. Inexpensive compared with near by options, and close to trailhead.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Quiet and accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Great value! Traditional road-side motel - no frills, but clean and a nice bed to sleep in. Really easy check-in/check-out with not issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away
Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a scary site when we pulled up and the sign at the road does not even read OYO Hotel, it reads Blue Jay Motel. I would pass on staying here again, we were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed 1 and I would not even use the shower, I took my shower somewhere else and not at this scary place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Viet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They posted Hotel OYO but it motel name Blue Jay. It’s terrible ad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heat, no new soap only a used soap bar, no tissue, broken sink, needs a total renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very much enjoyed our stay here. After reading previous reviews we almost canceled and went elsewhere. I'm glad we didn't do that. It was quiet (other than traffic which is not something that they can control) and there were no issues at all. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I don’t usually give reviews and certainly not bad ones but seems this property had its heyday in the 1950s and hasn’t been updated since. I should have read the prior reviews as I mistakenly assumed the OYO connection helped but there was no sign, literally, of OYO and the pictures online are very misleading. This property is what it is - a rundown roadside motel - and you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Think i rather sleep in my car then there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sub standard no service
This place is a dump, it listed check in as 4pm-Midnight, we got there at 11pm and no one was at the lobby. Two cats roamed the dirty lobby room, the hotel sign said Blue Jay Hotel, not listed on the info. I do not recommend this place, we are hoping to get a refund for no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived and there was NO RESERVATION FROM EXPEDIA. I had to scramble and find another hotel in the area during a sold out Virginia Tech Parents weekend trip. I had to pay $300 a night at two different hotels to accomodate me and my son. Then Expedia says that I am not going to get a refund. This was a horrific experience. Not only do I deserve a FULL REFUND (cannot believe you said I am not getting one) but you should ALSO reimburse me for the two hotels I had to find LAST MINUTE in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for a single night. The soap was so old that it didn't work until you left it in water for awhile.

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It doesn’t look like the pictures at all. But the owner was the best!! And it still was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to be renovated. Bathroom had broken tile and the caulking was a mess. The outside looks like it has been abandoned. I would say it is about. 20 min drive to Va Tech and easy to get into and out. If you are staying one night then it’s doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dingy and stained, room smelled like mold, carpeting was soiled
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms were very old and outdated. The bathroom door had to be slammed to shut and yanked very hard to open. Nobody was ever at the office window. Not once was there ANY housekeeping and I had to borrow their vacuum to vacuum my own room. I was there for 4 nights of yuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Shabby and uninviting. No water or coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

gayle

The place was overbooked. No notification that it was. Had notified that we would be late arriving. Had to find a new place at 11.30 pm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was pleasant. The property however, was HORRIBLE! If I could give zero stars I would. The bed was hard, the shower was a linens closet in the bathroom with tile from floor to ceiling and a broken shower head. Needless to say we did not use the shower. The property is VERY dated. It doesn’t look like it’s ever been update or maintained. The tile behind the bathroom door was cracked, pieces missing and just horribly dirty. The bathroom floor was sticky. The walls are blue and there are patches done to the wall (which are big spots of white). I was extremely surprised that OYO had their name on the motel (it’s NOT a hotel). The sign out from is the Blue Jay Inn. Another example of lack of cleanliness, maintenance at a huge price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Poor outside signage.....had previous motel signage in front of property. Rather worn furniture around entrance to property. Bed was comfortable and afforded us a good night's sleep. Room was clean; TV worked well. All outlets on room operated off entrance switch light switch. Did not notice until next morning as my phone did not charge. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was an absolute terrible experience the staff at first said theybdo not rent to anyone local due to an bad experience from a previous tenant which i understand but why foes that apply to new coming customers. Either way just fron the poor customer service and rudeness i will not return to this establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down facility. TV didn’t work. Bathroom in bad condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need a lot of work , facelift !!
The room is nothing as it showed on the website, I never check the reviews but after this experience believe me I WILL !! There were cracks in the walls, the bathroom was disgusting, no many amenities, try to contact the attendant we never find it …..???
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023