The newly opened Hilton Garden Inn has been getting the headlines as the latest jewel along Broad Street but its downtown neighbor, the Richmond Marriott, is quietly making its own contributions. It is in the midst of a $14 million renovation that will give it a new look from top to bottom and inside and… Read more »
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Hotel bookings in the pits for race weekend
Hotels across the metro region have dropped rates to lure NASCAR fans to Saturday night’s race at Richmond International Raceway. But even at lower prices, hotel managers expect to have plenty of empty rooms. “Quite honestly, I think the economy has really impacted people’s decision to come to the race this year,” said Fritz Schwartz,… Read more »
Willow Lawn hotel site ripe for revitalization
BizSense has been looking into the future plans for the site at 5215 W. Broad St. for a month, but so far the owner hasn’t been interested in coming forward and divulging his plans. Hourigan Construction has been doing work at the hotel building, which was operated most recently Inns of Virginia hotel. It has been… Read more »