Richmond City Council approves two hotels to be built in Scott’s Addition

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond City Council has approved two hotels to be built in the Scott's Addition area.

In a press release on Oct. 10 that also included announcements on affordable housing and a rental inspection program, the Office of Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced that City Council approved two new hotels on Nov. 10 that will be built in Scott's Addition.

The first is a 253-room dual-branded hotel by Shamin Hotels that will be built at the corner of N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Myers Street.

The second is a 95-room boutique hotel by Capital Square at Roseneath Road and W. Moore Street, according to Avula's office.

These hotels are expected to create new jobs, attract visitors and, "spur private investment in the Scott's Addition area," the release said.