A Stay At The Historic Cavalier Virginia Beach In Virginia

Review of The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection | 4200 Atlantic Avenue
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection
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Connie
Connie 
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This 1927 icon, boasting a guest list that has included 10 U.S. Presidents and numerous Hollywood stars, is gleaming after a four-year and 85 million-USD renovation. The public areas of The Cavalier are filled with historic art and photographs, and guest rooms are lavish. Its location near the oceanfront makes it a coveted lodging option in Virginia Beach. Read on to learn about what you can experience on a stay in The Cavalier Virginia Beach.

The gorgeous multi-million-dollar renovation

Exterior of The Cavalier Hotel at the entrance
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The Cavalier Virginia Beach, a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is a gleaming luxury hotel near the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia. The atmosphere is elegant, and the four-year restoration process offers its guests world-class amenities and an exceptional experience.

Art-filled guest rooms with special amenities

Cavalier Hotel guest room with colorful art
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This is not a cookie-cutter type of hotel. In fact, there are 17 different floor plans used throughout. Plush fabrics are used for bedding and furniture upholstery, and special touches for relaxing or working are available at your fingertips. There’s a comfortable desk, chair and lamp, and for ultimate relaxation, you can work while wearing the plus robe and slippers provided. You’ll also find wine glasses in your room, so you can enjoy a quiet drink in the evening. The artwork chosen for the guestrooms are colorful and adds a stunning sense of elegance.

Guest bathrooms with marble countertops

Guest bathroom at The Cavalier
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Gleaming lighted mirrors and white marble countertops make you feel like a movie star, and the fully tiled walk-in showers offer a variety of showerheads. Toiletries by SeaHill, thick towels, and a separate toilet area add to the pampered experience.

Restaurants in The Cavalier

Restaurants at The Cavalier
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Restaurants inside the Cavalier Hotel include Becca - a farm-to-table restaurant, Hunt Room - where you’ll find simple foods in a tavern setting, and Raleigh Room - a southern lounge for a light breakfast or afternoon tea. Becca also takes reservations for a formal afternoon tea experience on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. While not a restaurant, it’s also worth noting that there’s a bourbon distillery in the hotel where you can enjoy a drink or go on a guided distillery tour.

About a ten-minute walk from The Cavalier, you’ll find the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, which is a part of the Cavalier Resort. Orion’s Roof, overlooking the ocean, serves Asian-fusion cuisine in a spectacular setting. On the ground floor on an outdoor patio, you’ll find Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the more casual Beach Bar & Grill serving lunch and dinner

Reception area features flowers and a personal greeting

Fresh flowers in the reception area of The Cavalier
Source: Connie Pearson

You are treated to a friendly welcome when you arrive for your stay at The Cavalier. Tiled floors, gleaming chandeliers, lighted candles, and fresh floral arrangements suggest personal and thoughtful touches to make your time a cut above the rest.

Art and historic photographs fill the public areas

Art filled walls in a sitting area of The Cavalier
Source: Connie Pearson

Photos of movie stars and U.S. Presidents, many of whom were guests during the history of The Cavalier, fill the walls, the hallways, and the sitting areas, along with well-chosen art pieces to enhance the decor. Everything has been done with a deliberate intent to please the eye and elevate the experience.

Located near popular attractions

Historic aircraft at the Military Aviation Museum
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Virginia Beach has a number of outstanding attractions within a short drive of the hotel. Some, such as the parks and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, are free, while others charge a small admission fee. History buffs will want to check out the Military Aviation Museum, and families will enjoy the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The hotel can also arrange bicycle rentals if you want to explore the area by cycling.

Perfect place for a special celebration or a desire to be pampered

If you arrive during off-peak seasons, the price is comparable to other hotels, and you get a stay that is truly special. During peak seasons and days of the week, the price reflects the demand and the high level of quality. The Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club deserves its reputation, and it is easy to see why it was the choice of the rich and famous during its first heyday. Now, of course, it is enjoying a new and gleaming heyday revival.

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