VALDOSTA, Ga. – The McKey, a new boutique hotel and event space, opened May 23, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia.
The hotel is located in a renovated historic building in the heart of downtown Valdosta, where locals and visitors can enjoy restaurants and entertainment. As the only boutique hotel in the area, The McKey is a suitable location for a couple’s weekend getaway or business travelers.
“The McKey is much more than another hotel in Valdosta,” says Daniel Bayman, hotel owner. “Throughout the construction and development of the hotel, our goal has been to preserve the history of this landmark while laying the foundation for the future. It is an honor to see that vision come to life and for guests to enjoy our little piece of history.”
The McKey features 12 rooms, consisting of seven single-night rooms with a king-size bed and bathroom and five short-term layouts that include a king-size bed, bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. All rooms have a keypad lock, and the hotel offers contactless check-in and check-out to ensure easy access and convenience for guests. Each room includes digital entertainment so visitors can log into their streaming services.
To pay tribute to the heritage of the building, each guest room is named after a historic landmark, person, or event that contributed to the history of The McKey over time. For example, the Orange Grove room honors how the construction of the building was made possible from one year of family-owned orange grove profits, and the Ornament room, which celebrates City Hall, which was built in 1895 and is known as the “Ornament of the City” that started the progression and development of downtown Valdosta.
The McKey also features about 2,000 square feet of event space on its second floor, holding 150 guests. The room features floor-to-ceiling windows and views of downtown Valdosta, perfect for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings.
“As tourism continues to grow in our area, it is wonderful to see the addition of a distinguished boutique hotel in downtown Valdosta,” says David DiSalvo, executive director of Visit Valdosta. “Out-of-town visitors will have convenient access to a variety of local restaurants and entertainment venues within walking distance.”
