At Relax Inn, unwind in comfort with a coffee from the on-site cafe and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Laundry facilities and vending machines are also available for your convenience.
Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Room options
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
2238 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Single Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
2238 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
2518 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Meherrin River Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Lake Gaston - 41 min drive - 43.0 km
Getting around
Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 65 min drive
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 96 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 5 min drive
About this property
Relax Inn
Relax Inn is a great choice for a stay in Emporia. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
42 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Red Carpet Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia Hotel
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia
Relax Inn Hotel Emporia
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Relax Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Relax Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Relax Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
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Relax Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2025
Cute room with everything I needed.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 13, 2025
This property looks like exactly what you never want. Seedy, dirty, smelled like pee.
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 20, 2025
Check i was quick and smooth. When we arrived to tue room the door was unlocked. The bed was made but the top comforter was obviously not clean due to the fact it was gritty. The shower curtin was not attached to the wall. No matter what faucet you were turning on you were practically pulling the plumming out of the wall.
shannon
shannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 11, 2025
Relax inn is a No tell motel
I stayed there for the price and to sleep, and closeness to I95. I knew what to expect, so no disappointments!
Arlene
Arlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 28, 2025
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Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 14, 2023
Staff very nice.
M
M, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Mar 20, 2025
The staff was very nice. The room was dirty, the furniture old, a drawer missing out of the dresser. The door between the rooms had a broken lock. A woman approached me when I was outside the room and asked for a cigarette if I had anything to drink and money. I felt very unsafe.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2024
I love the salty , quiet and peaceful also not as bad frrrr clean but could be better , for the price deff would recommend !!
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 27, 2024
Good
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 3, 2024
I was freezing while I was checking in, that was bad
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 21, 2022
How pleasantly nice.
It was the most reasonable 3* motel we could find. We were pleasantly surprised how nice it was and accommodating for our 2 dogs. Definitely recommend
Calvin
Calvin, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Oct 16, 2023
Peaceful
Jimmie
Jimmie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 22, 2023
Nice place to stay
The best place to stay for us when we are in town Emporia, va. The on and off I-95 is excellent north or south bounded.
The Truck stop is across the street within 2 minutes walking distance with a Huddle House and pizza restaurant. I stay here very often when traveling south. The hotel is within 10 minutes of Cracker Barrel one exit up or 301 north when the instate is backed up along with several often dinning establishments.
joseph
joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 31, 2023
Good room for an affordable price. Excellent customer service that listened to and corrected my issues in a timely and efficient manner. Specifically they helped correct a mis-booked travel date. Stayed 2 nights and will stay again next time i need a room in that area.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 15, 2023
It’ll do ..
This was our second stop here . The rooms and the hotel are old and dated but it is clean . The location feels very safe and is convenient to 95 . There is a Huddle House across the street . It’s older but still ok for a cheap overnight stay traveling on 95 . Pet friendly!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 14, 2025
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff
Check in was quick and easy. The room was clean, no odor, and appeared to have been updated recently although it is definitely an older style motel. The room suited my needs for an overnight stay perfectly though. Everything in the bathroom worked and was clean. The bed was comfortable. The only issue I had, albeit a minor one is the temp regulation was inconsistent from the SC/heater unit. It worked fine but I could get a consistent temp so I'd wake up either too hot or too cold at times. To be fair, the weather was a bit uncooperative also, and that, I am sure, contributed.
Overall, if all you need is a quick overnight stay this is a great place. Easy in, easy out convenience store across the street, and a clean comfortable room. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was for such a low cost. Can't ask for much more than that.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2024
All
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Dec 7, 2023
Good location, but loud neighbors and hot watwr did not work. Overall, semi clean a d old.
David
David, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
May 27, 2024
Check in/out staff very nice. Convenient location, but room was not all the clean and needed repair. Internet signal was very weak. Couldn't get a connection to check for mext day's travel route.
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2024
Microwave was broke and the refrigerator was duty and rosty the room was duty and the bathroom was dirty.
Norma
Norma, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 20, 2023
The tub was stopped up and stains on the sheets
carol
carol, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 15, 2022
Mrs Yolonda Rouse
I was told I was the do not rent haven’t stayed in sometime the motel need to be close roaches broke sink dirty bathrooms and dirt linen rude service
Yolonda
Yolonda, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 7, 2023
Nothing verry durty
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 17, 2023
The place needs a MAJOR,MAJOR CLEANING smells like rodents,roaches or something the A c unit was filthy overall disgusting we were traveling driving from florida,stopped for some sleep but after about 3 hours we left we could not sleep the smell is overwhelming
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Dec 21, 2023
For a low budget off the highway hotel this was clean, and a great location. However, the electrical system made a buzzing sound every few minutes all night long making sleep impossible. A hole in the bathtub was patched over with a plastic mat. Plenty of deferred maintenance. Also, no fresh coffee was available anywhere.