Col Alto, a Georgian style mansion, was built in 1827 by James McDowell, governor of Virginia from 1843-1846. Following a long history of owners, the mansion became a hotel in 1997. Nestled on eight lush acres in Lexington, the Hampton Inn Col Alto offers 86 rooms, including 10 guest rooms in the mansion, for a unique combination of Southern hospitality paired with today’s conveniences and guaranteed service.