A contractor dispute delayed the project
Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported.
The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general contractor. RichmondBizSense reported that CK Bosworth Construction filed a mechanic’s lien alleging Ash Hotels owed more than $2 million for unpaid work. In March, the outlet reported that construction had resumed under a different firm.
Bookings and opening plans
Reservations opened Thursday for the hotel at 501 N. Allen Ave. in Richmond’s Fan district, with stays scheduled to begin on New Year’s Eve. The Richmonder reported that the six-floor property’s starting nightly rate is $290.
The hotel’s suites are named in tribute to historic Richmonders, according to The Richmonder. Shenandoah Cafe is planned to open with the hotel, while Daughter, a restaurant led by chef Brittanny Anderson, is expected to follow a couple of months later, the outlet reported. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Ash anticipates seating 40 people inside Daughter and 32 outdoors: Richmond Times-Dispatch.
How the starting rate compares
A Richmonder survey of hotel prices found Shenandoah Mansions’ starting rate slightly below that of its highest-end local competitor, The Jefferson. The outlet also noted that General Assembly session dates can push up rates near the Capitol, making prices subject to seasonal changes: The Richmonder.
For broader context, the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s report lists a statewide luxury-category average daily rate of $291.81 for January 2025, compared with $255.29 for January 2024. These are monthly averages for occupied rooms, not annual figures or a direct comparison with Shenandoah Mansions’ advertised starting rate: Virginia Tourism Corporation.
