New 2025/2026 Hotel Openings in Virginia
What’s new and noteworthy in Virginia? Here’s a quick guide on where to stay in new and renovated hotels in Virginia.
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And because we like to be in the know about what’s new, here are some openings to mark:
Central and Southern Virginia
Slated for a February 2025 opening in Richmond, Shenandoah Mansions is a redbrick 73-room boutique hotel inhabiting a six-story historic apartment building dating back to the 20th century. The property exudes old-world charm through cinematic interiors with Richmond influence and references to local myths and legends. Shenandoah Mansions will be the Fan District’s first boutique hotel, offering sweeping views of treetops and steeples as one of the tallest buildings in the neighborhood. Book here.
The Virginia Guesthouse, coming to Charlottesville on University of Virginia grounds in late 2025, will replace the previous Cavalier Inn on Emmett Street (though in a new location). The hotel and conference center will feature 217 guest rooms, approximately 25,000 square feet of conference space, a full-service restaurant, a café, outside terraces, and a rooftop bar.
The Birdwood Mansion, located on the grounds of the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, is undergoing a renovation and expects to open its doors by Fall 2025. The historic property features four accommodations in the mansion, three adjacent cottages, and a culinary program that brings in some of the most experienced creative chefs from around the world to create seasonal, international tasting menus for the Birdwood Mansion’s dining room.
The Ellen Glasgow House on Main Street in Downtown Richmond will be turned into a 12-room boutique hotel called Dear John. The 184-year-old, 11,000-square-foot mansion is named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who resided and wrote there the majority of her life. The name Dear John is a tribute to the owners’ 4-year-old nephew, as well as a nod to the wish-you-were-here moments they experience when they travel. Dear John has an anticipated opening of late 2025.
Northern Virginia
Hotel Burg, the first hotel to open in downtown Leesburg’s historic district in 60 years, is coming in summer 2025. The 39-room, seven-suite boutique hotel will offer upscale amenities, including a 70-seat restaurant called Huntōn, as well as a private speakeasy and a rooftop lounge and bar with stunning views of downtown.
Expected to open in mid-2025, the JW Marriott at Reston Station will be Virginia’s first JW Marriott and only the second in the Washington, D.C. region. The 28-story glass and concrete high-rise adjacent to the Wiehle-Reston East station on Metro’s Silver Line will feature a JW Club, fitness facility, fine-dining restaurant, a signature bar, and a café. The hotel will also offer 25,000 square feet of premier event space, including a 9,000 square foot main ballroom and multiple intimate meeting rooms.
Shenandoah Valley
After a $4.5 million renovation, the Inn at Vaucluse Spring will reopen in Spring/Summer 2026 under new ownership. Located in Stephens City in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, this reimagined luxury boutique inn offers a unique blend of European elegance and local charm. A highlight of this transformation is the culinary program led by Chef Proprietor Jan Van Haute, renowned for his innovative farm-to-table cuisine.
Conveniently located near James Madison University, Spark by Hilton Harrisonburg University Area is under construction with an expected July 2025 opening. A pet-friendly hotel that caters to both business and leisure travelers, the Spark by Hilton offers lodging minutes away from local restaurants, shops, and breweries in the heart of Harrisonburg.
Virginia Mountains
Three Hills Historic Estate & Spa is a 64-room boutique inn coming to Warm Springs in the former residence of Mary Johnston, the first woman to top The New York Times bestseller list. This regional treasure was built in 1913 and is under-going renovations for a planned opening in summer 2025 with a spa to come in fall 2025.
Hotel Fauna will offer visitors in Bedford more than just a place to stay—it’s a re-imagined piece of history. The former Bedford Middle School is being transformed into a 30-room hotel with plans to open in late summer 2025.
