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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026