Success for the Clifton Inn
Accolades and Honors:
Baltimore Style Magazine, March 2012: Ranked the Clifton in the top fifty places to stay in the Mid-Atlantic.
The Knot, 2012: The Clifton Inn was ranked a “Best Of Wedding Vendors” based on reviews from Weddingchannel.com.
Southern Living Magazine, December 2011: Included Clifton as one of the South’s Coziest Inns.
Style Me Pretty, December 2011: Included Clifton as a wedding venue on top wedding blog.
C-Ville Weekly, August 16, 2011: Ranked Clifton Inn the best in "Service" category for annual Best of Food and Drink issue.
Touring & Tasting Magazine, July 1, 2011: Clifton was named an "Editor's Recommendation" as a place to stay in Virginia in wine magazine.
Trip Advisor, June 13, 2011: Clifton was awarded The 2011 Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor, awarded to properties who consistently receive excellent ratings from TripAdvisor members.
C-ville Weekly, August 17, 2010: “Best of C-ville 2010” names Clifton Inn as 2nd place for best hotel in Charlottesville.
Cheese Reporter, May 14, 2010: Chef Dean Maupin was one of 11 inductees into the Wisconsin Cheese Chef Ambassador program.
In the News
The Washington Post, December 2011: Included Clifton's White Chocolate, Cherry, and Almond Cookies in a round up of 25 recipes that highlight the handiwork of bakers with hometown connections.
National Culinary Review, December 2011: Included executive chef Tucker Yorder in an article about his veal and sweetbreads.
Cooking with Paula Deen, November 2011: Featured Clifton in “Christmas at Clifton Inn” about the local flavor travel section about Charlottesville.
The Price is Right, November 16, 2011: Included “Jeffersonian Jaunt” package as a prize on America’s longest running game show.
Southern Hospitality Traveler Magazine, November 1, 2011: Profile of Clifton and its southern elegance.
Washington Flyer Magazine, October 31, 2011: Featured Clifton as a Fall and Winter getaway gem in Charlottesville.
USA Today, October 6, 2011: Included Clifton's Pumpkin themed dinner in an article about the versatility and variety of pumpkins in the fall season.
About.com, September 22, 2011 : Included Clifton in Charlottesville Hotel Dining and Wine travel piece per February 2011 visit.
Andrew Harper Blog, September 6, 2011: Included Clifton as a place to stay in Virginia wine country on luxury travel blog.
Old House Journal, September 2011: Included Clifton as a historical retreat with Jeffersonian heritage.
Northern Virginia Magazine, September 2011: Included Clifton in romantic getaways feature for its world-class service and wedding assistance.
Southern Lady Magazine, September 2011: Featured Clifton and its southern elegance in an article about Charlottesville as a college town.
Popular Plates Magazine, August 2011: Included chef Tucker Yoder’s shoo-fly pie recipie in Fall Foods issue.
Washington Flyer Magazine, July/August 2011: Feature of The Clifton Inn’s adventurous menu and Jeffersonian charm.
Trip Out Travel, July 14, 2011: Included Clifton as one of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in Virginia on gay travel website.
Touring & Tasting Magazine, July 2011: Clifton was chosen as an "Editor's recommendation" as a place to stay in Virginia wine magazine.
Travel & Leisure, June/July 2011: Included The Clifton Inn’s Sweet Virginia Package in the deals section of the Summer issue.
MSNBC.COM, May 30, 2011: The Clifton Inn was included as a great family destination with personal family itinerary packages.
WTVR-CBS, May 16, 2011: Executive chef Tucker Yoder was featured on Virginia This Morning TV show in a segment regarding vegetables and the vegetable dinner at The Clifton Inn.
Travel & Leisure, April 18, 2011: Included The Clifton Inn and Tucker Yoder's small plate menus with local wine pairings in an article about Charlottesville on Travel & Leisure Carry On Blog.
Edible Blue Ridge, Spring 2011: Included a "how-to" on curing your own bacon featuring Executive Chef Tucker Yoder.
TravelGirl Inc.com, March 25, 2011: Included Clifton's Royal Wedding package in online version of women's travel and lifestyle magazine.
Just Luxe, February 22, 2011: Featured Clifton as a signature southern hotel with an innovative menu on affluent lifestyle website.
The Hook, February 1, 2011: Featured Tucker Yoder's culinary past as well as his style of using locally sourced food in Charlottesville newspaper.
DC Modern Luxury Magazine, February 1, 2011: A story on Clifton as an award winning weekend destination with Tucker Yoder as an acclaimed chef.
Home and Design Magazine, January/February 2011 : Announced Tucker Yoder as the new executive chef of Clifton.
Southern Lady Magazine, January/February 2011 : Featured the history and luxury of Clifton in a 2 page story with 5 pictures.
Southern Living Magazine, January 21, 2011- Featured Clifton as a chic outdoor wedding venue in the traditional Virginia Countryside.
Cooking With Paula Deen, November/December 2010 - "Christmas at Clifton Inn" article featured Clifton in the local flavor travel section about Charlottesville.
Washington Flyer Magazine, December 3, 2010: Holiday dining and winter chef package featured for an escape to Charlottesville.
AOL NEWS.com, November 23, 2010: Chef Tucker Yoder offers a Thanksgiving feast at Clifton. Syndicated from Cville Weekly.
Virginia Living Magazine, October 2010: 2-page feature on Clifton as an elegant weekend retreat.
Westlake Magazine, September/October 2010: This California magazine Featured Clifton's idyllic setting as a charming holiday destination in Charlottesville.
Your Good House Magazine, September 2010: Luxury getaway feature in "Home away from home" column includes Clifton.
Orient Express, September 2010: Clifton was included as an elegant southern on this luxury travel website.
Aol.com Travel, September 2010: The Clifton Inn included as one of the hotels highlighted in the "Charlottesville" section.
StarChefs.com, July 28, 2010: Chef Dean Maupin’s Pappardelle with Duck Confit, Duck Jus, Duck Cracklings, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Pea Shoots, Carrots, and Onions is just one of the few dishes featured on the magazine’s website.
Boston Globe “Globe-trotting” Travel Blog, July 26, 2010: Clifton Inn’s
“Honeymooners” cooking class package is featured as a great way to get wedded life “off to a tasty start.”
Washington Life Magazine, July 2010: Clifton Inn’s complimentary Madeira and luxury amenities are a few of the hidden treasures found at the historical inn.
Washingtonian Magazine, July 2010: Clifton Inn’s “Halfway There” package is featured in the Travel Deals column for local Washingtonian travelers.
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, Summer 2010: Clifton Inn is featured as a the perfect stop in “Honeymoons: Road Trips.”
The Miami Herald, February 14, 2010: Clifton Inn was included as a place to stay while touring Presidential homes in and around Charlottesville.