Goochland County’s first hotel—Residence Inn Short Pump at
the Notch—welcomed its first guests on Tuesday, October 6. It is located on the south side of Broad Street Road, just east of Rt. 288.
Though its website https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricrn-residence-inn-short-pump-at-the-notch/ makes
no mention of the county, hotel officials are very aware that they are in
Goochland and that it is a special place. They welcomed members of the county’s
Board of Supervisors; Economic Development Authority; Chamber of Commerce; and county
staff to a mid- morning ribbon cutting.
Brian
Sciberras general manager of the hotel praised Goochland
County, especially building official Gary Fisher and his team, for assistance
and support during the several year building and permitting process required to
complete the project. He also thanked Leipertz Construction, Inc. general
contractor for its fine work and attention to detail.
“We’ve
got a heck of a job ahead of us,” Sciberras said, referring to operating a
hotel during a pandemic.
The hotel’s practical elegance offers a wide range of amenities
for guests. These include an indoor
pool, fitness center, outdoor space with a fire pit and barbecue area, and a
complimentary hot breakfast.
Rooms—there are 130 studio and one-bedroom suites—include
space to relax, work, and even cook. They are suited to be a home away from
home for extended stays.
Operating a hotel in the time of Covid is challenging; Residence
Inn at the Notch uses frequent rigorous state-of-the-art cleaning protocols to
ensure that all spaces are clean and safe for guests.
Given its proximity to the Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation
Institute, the Residence Inn offers families of patients at the Institute comfortable
lodging nearby.
Located close to Avery Point, the continuous care senior
living community under construction, and smaller homes sprouting in the Hockett
Road corridor, the Residence Inn is well suited to accommodate out of town visitors.
Attendees for annual events in Goochland including the Deep
Run Horse Show; soccer tournaments at Striker Park in West Creek, and invitational
golf tournaments can now stay in the county.
The Residence Inn also has several meeting rooms suitable
for meetings and other gatherings, whenever we’re allowed to gather again.
According to Kayla Roberts, Sales Manager, room rates are competitive
with the local market and change daily. She offered a “Neighborhood discount”
for Goochlanders. Call 804-463-5600
for more information.
The new
hotel brings jobs to Goochland and hopefully will attract restaurants on vacant
out parcels.
Welcome to
Goochland Marriott Residence Inn at Short Pump. We’re glad you’re here even
though you have a Richmond address. You can’t argue with the Postal Service!
1 comment:
"brings jobs to Goochland" Every time the discussion of a new business comes up we hear that nonsense. I'll bet most if not all the jobs come from Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield.
The breweries in eastern GVA are a prime example.
If Hardywood employees any Goochland residents I am unaware of them and I know many people there. Kindred Spirits and Midnight I believe both employ ONE Goochland resident. I will admit these numbers are anecdotal.
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