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Located in central Virginia, Lynchburg is home to six colleges—including Randolph College and HBCU Virginia University of Lynchburg—2,400 guest accommodations, and an excellent selection of venue options for planners to consider.
The 241-room Lynchburg Grand Hotel features 12,000 square feet of versatile conference space, with its largest space accommodating up to 500 guests. The property is currently undergoing renovations to be transformed into a dual-branded Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites. Though the project is scheduled for completion in 2027, it will not interrupt meeting bookings or guest accommodations. The 115-room Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton—a local landmark since 1913—features 6,753 square feet of event space, including a restored 2,880-square-foot ballroom with a capacity of 500 guests. Renovated in 2024, the boutique Bella Vista Hotel & Suites Lynchburg features 120 guest rooms and 6,700 square feet of event space. The Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, which occupies a historic 1905 shoe factory, offers nearly 5,000 square feet of unique event space.
Andrew Marks, CGMP, City of Lynchburg assistant director of tourism, says these properties exemplify the city’s broader commitment to breathing new life into its architectural heritage. “Lynchburg emphasizes adaptive reuse and reinvestment. Historic buildings have been transformed into boutique and full-service hotels, meeting spaces, and cultural venues, combining character with modern amenities.”
Other Lynchburg hotel options include the 126-room Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg, 129-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University, and 120-room La Quinta Inn & Suites, which houses the Ridgeview Event Center.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Blackwater Creek Trail or year-round skiing at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center. Opening this month is Lynchburg’s Riverfront Park Amphitheater, a new venue for festivals and community events.
