The Georges

The Georges is a historic boutique hotel located in Lexington, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The property occupies five historic buildings on Main Street, each dating to different periods and revitalized as guest accommodations. The hotel is named after two notable Georges associated with the nearby universities: George Washington, whose name is part of Washington and Lee University, and George C. Marshall, the most famous alumnus of the Virginia Military Institute. The hotel offers 33 individually designed guest rooms and suites across its buildings, including the Washington Building, the Marshall Building, Lawyer's Row, and The Livery. Dining is a central part of the experience, with two on-site restaurants: Haywood's Piano Bar and Grill, serving elevated American fare with French influence, and TAPS, a lobby bar and restaurant offering craft cocktails and upscale pub fare. The Patton Room serves as a luxurious private event space suitable for weddings, corporate meetings, and other special occasions. The Georges has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2016, reflecting its commitment to preserving and celebrating its historic architecture. The property is deeply connected to the local community and the two universities down the street, Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. With its blend of historic charm and contemporary luxury, The Georges positions itself as Lexington's premier address for accommodations, dining, and private events.

The Georges is a historic hotel in Lexington, Virginia, occupying five buildings on Main Street that date back to 1789. The hotel is named after two prominent Georges connected to the nearby universities: George Washington, whose name is part of Washington and Lee University, and George C. Marshall, the most famous alumnus of the Virginia Military Institute. The property's oldest building, the Washington Building, was originally called the Alexander Withrow House. It was built in 1789 by William Alexander, one of the area's earliest settlers and first postmasters. The Withrow family owned the building from 1875 to 1969. The Washington Building is one of the oldest surviving structures in Lexington and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. In 1796, a great fire destroyed nearly all of Lexington, but the Washington Building was one of only two buildings left standing. In 1851, when the city lowered the streets, the house received a new level underpinning it. In 1855, owner George Baker replaced the original gable roof with an Italianate one. The Historic Lexington Foundation was formed in 1966 to raise funds to purchase significant city buildings, stabilize them structurally, and resell them with protective covenants requiring that the exteriors remain essentially true to their roots. The Washington Building was the foundation's first acquisition. The Georges has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2016. Today, the hotel offers 33 individually designed guest rooms and suites across its five buildings, along with two restaurants, Haywood's Piano Bar and Grill and TAPS, and a private event space, The Patton Room.

• 2016

  The Georges becomes a member of Historic Hotels of America.

• 1966

  Historic Lexington Foundation formed; Washington Building is its first acquisition.

• 1855

  Owner George Baker replaces gable roof with Italianate roof.

• 1851

  City lowers streets; Washington Building receives new underpinning.

• 1796

  Great fire destroys most of Lexington; Washington Building survives.

• 1789

  Washington Building constructed by William Alexander.

Historic luxury boutique hotel and dining destination in Lexington, Virginia, blending 18th- and 19th-century architecture with contemporary comforts.

• Guest rooms and suites

  33 individually designed rooms across five historic buildings.

• Haywood's Piano Bar and Grill

  Restaurant serving elevated American fare with a French influence.

• TAPS

  Lobby bar and restaurant serving craft cocktails and upscale pub fare.

• The Patton Room

  Luxurious private event space for weddings, corporate meetings, and special occasions.

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