Shamin Hotels Moving Forward with Upscale Hotel and Conference Center at Stonebridge

Shamin Hotels, Inc. is moving forward with a 250-room upscale, full-service hotel and conference center at the Stonebridge Development in Chesterfield county. The Embassy Suites hotel and conference center is increasing in size from original plans and will add new amenities since it was originally announced in July 2019. 

The plan being submitted includes a 25,000- square-foot conference center, a 12,500 square foot ballroom, a 10,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor terrace as well as a resort-style swimming pool with an outdoor bar. The original plan was for a 200-room hotel, 10,000-square-foot conference center and did not include outdoor amenities. 

“We are excited to be moving forward with a best-in-class hotel and conference center in Chesterfield county,” said Neil Amin, Chief Executive Officer of Shamin Hotels, Inc. “In a post-pandemic world, travelers are increasingly searching for outdoor gathering areas and amenities, and we are pleased to incorporate these features in our conference center hotel at Stonebridge. This project comprises the best attributes of all of the full-service hotels we have purchased or developed.”

Shamin Hotels owns 66 hotels in five states and has invested more than $1 billion in Virginia since its first investment in 1979. Shamin is the largest hotel owner in the Commonwealth and one of the 10th largest hotel owners in the country. The Stonebridge development represents an additional $125 million investment in Chesterfield county by Shamin and 150 new employees.  

“The addition of a 25,000-square-foot conference center is a game-changer for Chesterfield,” said County Administrator Joe Casey. “This will be the largest hotel conference center south of the James River and will help us attract larger events and meetings in an upscale environment.”

The project will be located directly across from the newly-announced mixed-use development project on the site of the existing Spring Rock Green Center across Midlothian Turnpike. 

“The project builds on the success of Stonebridge and the momentum we are seeing in this part of Midlothian. With the addition of the mixed-use development to the north and enhanced connectivity with the Boulders, this area is quickly becoming one of the most exciting areas in the region,” said Board of Supervisors Representaive Leslie Haley. 

The hotel will also enhance the growing sports tourism market in Chesterfield. The Spring Rock Green redevelopment recently announced that an ice rink and sports entertainment facility will be an important component of that project. Stonebridge includes Richmond Volleyball Club, the largest volleyball facility in the Greater Richmond area, which hosts a number of tournaments throughout the year. 

“The new hotel complements the exciting rise of sports tourism in the region and Chesterfield, including the proximity to the existing volleyball and future hockey facilities,” said Jack Berry, President of Richmond Region Tourism.