Hospitality management firm OTH Hotels Resorts has taken over management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark property in downtown Lynchburg.
First opened in 1913, the Beaux-Arts style hotel was designed by architect Verus T. Ritter and has played a central role in the city’s cultural history. After decades of adaptive use—including a stint as the first dormitory for Lynchburg Baptist College, now Liberty University—the property underwent a major restoration and reopened in 2018 as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection.
“As a distinctive property with a rich history and a strong brand affiliation within Hilton’s Curio Collection, The Virginian Hotel is an exciting addition to our management portfolio,” Mack Sims, VP, planning and culture at Williamsburg, Va.-based OTH Hotels Resorts, said in a statement.
The hotel includes a 4,000-square-foot grand ballroom, which has long served as a venue for community gatherings, as well as the Skyline Grill, downtown Lynchburg’s only rooftop restaurant. Additional features include meeting and event space, updated technology and close proximity to the James River Heritage Trail and the city’s arts district.
“We are thrilled to strengthen our presence here with the addition of this iconic hotel in our home state of Virginia,” said Scott McMahon, principal and chief development officer of OTH Hotels Resorts.
The move reflects OTH’s ongoing expansion along the East Coast, with a particular focus on managing soft-branded lifestyle hotels.