ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The developers of a boutique hotel are taking the next steps toward construction in Roanoke. However, it will be awhile before any construction happens on Crystal Spring Avenue.

(WDBJ) - The Famous Anthony’s building in Roanoke’s Crystal Spring neighborhood is now gone. Lionberger Construction brought down the building and started laying the foundation for a new hotel.

This spring, the building ... more lodging options to downtown as Roanoke’s tourism economy grows. The core of downtown, for years, had only one hotel — albeit it was the iconic Hotel Roanoke ...