Artist renderings courtesy of the Radford University Foundation
A job fair is scheduled for today, Wednesday. Dec. 21 to hire staff members for the hotel and restaurant
RADFORD – The Highlander Hotel Radford is expected to open this March, and reservations are now being accepted for visitor stays and special events beginning April 1, 2023.
Adjacent to Radford University, the “new, independent, lifestyle hotel celebrates the enthusiastic friendliness inspired by the area’s Scots-Irish origins, delivering on spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and plans to offer impeccable service with a coffee bar, an in-lobby visitor center with concierge, a rooftop terrace, and 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space,” announced Aimbridge Hospitality, the hotel management company, on Monday.
The hotel is located at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford.
The $40 million Highlander Hotel Radford development project began in April 2021 and is a public-private partnership between Radford University, the Radford University Foundation, design firm Blur Workshop, Preston Hollow Capital, S.B. Ballard Construction Company, and Aimbridge Hospitality.
“We are delighted to bring this distinctive new offering to this region, to be partnering with Radford University, the Radford Foundation, Preston Hollow Capital, Blur Workshop, S.B Ballard and so many wonderful and deeply committed partners to meet the growing demand for sophisticated amenities and visitor services in this area,” Andrew Casperson, Vice President of Operations for Aimbridge Hospitality said. “We are eager to celebrate area commencements, sporting events, meetings, weddings, and other important special occasions with our guests in this distinctive new setting. And we are already looking forward to a very busy inaugural season that will include special events for both Radford University and Virginia Tech graduation, the grand opening of our four-star restaurant, Bee and Butter, and so much more.”
“What I am most excited about is how the Highlander Hotel Radford really captures the dynamic energy of this area. For me, this project really underscores what great minds at work can accomplish through collaboration. Very soon, this beautiful property will offer an unmatched level of service, a respectful nod to the region’s history and culture, and memorable sophistication for our region’s growing number of out-of-town visitors and guests,” John Cox, Radford University Foundation Chief Executive Officer said. “The opening of this new property is an extremely exciting milestone for many at, and affiliated with, both Radford University and our broader New River Valley region. This new asset is going to be very valuable for travel and tourism in Southwest Virginia and we are certainly very proud to be a part of it.”
A job fair is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Radford VEC, 6226 University Park Dr., Radford from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Applications are being taken for the following positions:
Accounting Manager, Director of Housekeeping, Front Desk Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, Night Auditor, Line Cook, Server, Bartender, Front Desk Agent, Housekeeping Attendant, and Kitchen Steward.
