Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is a great choice for a stay in Salem. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Sicily Italian Cuisine, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner.
Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is a great choice for a stay in Salem. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Sicily Italian Cuisine, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 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
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 21
Children
One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Sicily Italian Cuisine - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Also known as
Blue Jay Motel Salem
Blue Jay Salem
Blue Jay Motel
Hotel Salem Roanoke I 81
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81?
Yes, Sicily Italian Cuisine offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 like?
Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 is located a short 9-minute walk from Dixie Caverns.
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Hotel Salem-Roanoke I-81 Reviews
Reviews
4.6
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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 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
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.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2024
Quiet and accessible
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
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!
Charley
Charley, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 10, 2024
Stay away
Looked nothing like the pictures in the the actual room, name different on the sign
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 15, 2024
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.
Erica
Erica, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 21, 2024
They posted Hotel OYO but it motel name Blue Jay. It’s terrible ad
Viet
Viet, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 28, 2024
room was terrible and I'm not a picky person
john
john, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 25, 2024
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.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 18, 2023
Never again
Think i rather sleep in my car then there again
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 13, 2024
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 23, 2024
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.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2023
Good for a single night. The soap was so old that it didn't work until you left it in water for awhile.
Thomas
8/10 Very good
Aug 1, 2022
It doesn’t look like the pictures at all. But the owner was the best!! And it still was super clean!
Shawna
Shawna, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 27, 2023
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.
melissa
melissa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2023
Towels were dingy and stained, room smelled like mold, carpeting was soiled
James
James, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 10, 2024
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.
Dianna
Dianna, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 14, 2023
Shabby and uninviting. No water or coffee
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 16, 2023
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
gayle
gayle, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 22, 2024
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.
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2022
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.
John
John, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 13, 2024
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
Dexter
Dexter, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 3, 2023
Run down facility. TV didn’t work. Bathroom in bad condition.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 15, 2023
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 …..???
Beatriz
Beatriz, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 4, 2023
no lights in the room worked. burn holes in the bedspread. black hairs all over the sink and faucet. no hot water ever.