A new hotel development is in the works in Hollins.
Crews began construction on the Tru by Hilton June 6 on an empty lot next to Gander Mountain, according to developer Kirtesh Patel. The midscale brand is one of Hilton's newest and is designed to be modern, digital-friendly and "value-conscious," according to its website. It will be the first of its kind in the Roanoke Valley.
The four-story hotel will have 82 rooms. A news release from Roanoke County said it's an $8 million investment that will create more than 30 new jobs. The hotel is expected to open next summer.
