Hotel Roanoke’s fate could have played out much differently after it closed in 1989. City, university and community efforts saved the 1882-built landmark from the brink of potential destruction.

Guests have been remembering their stays at “The Grand Old Lady” since Christmas Day 1882, the year the Norfolk & Western Railroad (later Railway) came to town and built the hotel — two years before ...

Courtesy of The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center ... near the adjacent train tracks This Tudor-style hotel, built in 1882, is pleasing to look at, both inside and out. Previous visitors rave ...

AT A GLANCE: The history of the Hotel Roanoke began in 1882 when it was built by the Norfolk and Western Railroad. After falling into disrepair in the 20th century, it has re-emerged as a landmark ...

Hotel Roanoke: Grand Old Lady on the Hill is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet ...