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Tru by Hilton – A short three hour road trip from DC, through a tree lined two lane highway, you will find Farmville, Virginia. As you start to head to downtown Farmville you see this bright colored building that stands out with it’s funky shapes painted on the outside and that was my home for two days, a new brand for Hilton, Tru by Hilton. Hilton says the Tru brand is “a brand-new hotel experience from Hilton that’s vibrant, affordable and young-at-heart. It’s energetic, yet relaxing and comfortable. It’s familiar, and it’s also unexpected. It’s completely unprecedented, it’s uniquely Tru.” I couldn’t agree more. From the colorful lobby to the well laid out and thoughtful rooms (The beds being raised to be able to slip your luggage under was something that truly floored (pun intended) me!) you can tell the Hilton team really had us Millennials in mind.
After settling into our room my bestie Ashley and I headed down to the 2,880 square-foot lobby to grab a drink and play with their huge chest of games. Then we headed into downtown Farmville to explore. The following morning Ashley and I headed down to the 24 hour Fitness Room to get a workout in and where so pleasantly surprised by the many options. From barre, resistance bands, free weights, cardio and flexibility gear, plus we got workout ideas from their fitness center tablet!
After a little pre-dinner drink and play we headed out to Farmville to check the local spots. I highly suggest, if you want to avoid the classic suburban chains, Charley’s Waterfront Cafe for a long farm to table dinner by the water with a surprisingly great wine list or The Fishin’ Pig for some down home BBQ.
When back at the Tru by Hilton we stocked up at the 24/7 Eat & Sip Market with local gourmet snacks and drinks and headed back up to our room for a face mask dance party. Also, we visited the 24/7 complimentary LaVazza Coffee, Stash Tea and hot chocolate Station where you can also play around with a variety of flavored syrups (I changed it up every time).
Pack
Farmville is a small town known for its colleges so there is no need to really dress up. Bring your walking shoes to explore the quaint downtown and jeans with stretch for that BBQ joint. When it comes to the Tru by Hilton and you are looking to get some pictures make sure to bring your colorful A-game because their is color everywhere!
This post was sponsored by Tru by Hilton. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep ALP’s doors open.
Photography by ChicvilleUSA
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25 comments
Caitlan
Amazing photos! Love the subtle contrast!
Stephanie
OMG! Farmville is so close to where I live in Richmond and yet I never knew this hotel existed. It’s so friggin’ cute I wanna visit it right away! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy
How fun! This looks like a fun hotel and trip!
XOXO
Cathy
roxyturtle
Such great photos! Even though I try to be resistant to Millennial marketing, this place looks like it’s chock full of everything I need. What vacation is complete without chips and candy in bed? Just sayin’. Whatever my next destination is I’ll be checking for a Tru hotel there.
Starmania
Wow!!!! So amazing photos and pretty looks, I love! ❤️
Louella Reese
How freaking fun! Adore this spunky place.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
kileen
This is so cute! I am loving all of the vibrant colors!! Will definitely have to stop by when I’m in the area!
Kileen
cute & little
Megan Elliott (@LushtoBlush)
Omg love all the fun colors!! This looks like such a fun little trip!
Taylor Mobley
I love this! How SUPER fun!
Helena Marz
You girls are so cute with the matching outfits and it looks like a cool fun place to travel❤️
ellenr886
OMG what a fun and colorful place!
Taylor Aube
This looks like such a fun place to visit! Love these pictures
spoonfulofsparkles
What a fun and funky hotel! These pictures are really cool and it looks like it was a great time.
maggie
What a cute place! Love how vibrant it is!
adriana
What a fun hotel!! It looks like it’s so fun – so gorgeous too!
theeyetraveler
You look soo chic! Also this hotel seems very nice, will def check it out when I visit DC.
Life of a Sister
What a fun girls trip! Looks so fun!
mylifeaslaurr
This hotel is adorable!! Love all of the fun and creative photos :)
Xx,
Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com
Meghan
This place looks so colorful and fun!!
Steph
Road trips are always so fun! Looks like a good time!
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Jasmine
LOVING these fun bright photos.
Julia Comil - Houseofcomil.com
This place is so cute!! I love the content you created!!
Clara
I absolutely adore your blog posts! They’re so inspirational! I love what you do, and the things you post is exactly the kind of things I’m interested in.💋
Candace
I love how bright and vibrant Tru by Hilton is. And Charley’s Waterfront Cafe sounds so perfect for my pescatarian lifestyle!
Liz
All of these photos are fantastic and truly capture the essence! It looks like such a fun place to stay!
Liz