Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together Gene Marrano April 9, 2025 1 minute read Hotel Roanoke photos The 30th anniversary reopening party at the 1882 Sky Bar last week also gave those who stopped by a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet LaureateNext: Big drug bust in Roanoke Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0