Bolling Wilson Hotel
Wytheville, Virginia
Bolling Wilson Hotel
170 E Main St, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Original Property Opened in 1927 Historic Hotels of America member since 2025Founded in 1927 as an architecturally striking waystation in the busy mining and transportation hub of Wytheville, Virginia, the Bolling Wilson Hotel quickly became a social center for the town. The hotel named for First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson, wife of President Wilson, is themed around Edith’s life of “canaries, orchids, and bourbon!” The hotel hosted Mrs. Wilson on her last visit to Wytheville in 1960 to dedicate stained glass windows at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Today's guests can relax in comfortable rooms and savor the warmth of the hotel's famous Southern hospitality. Guests can host elegant events while indulging in delicious home cooking. In addition to these experiences, visitors can explore Wytheville's beautifully preserved buildings and immerse themselves in the vibrant live performance scene while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Discover
- Learn about the hotel's connections to former First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson, who was born in the same town, Wytheville, Virginia. Edith, who visited the hotel, helped guide the nation after World War I because of her husband President Woodrow Wilson's illness.
- Take in the hotel's striking façade, featuring a collection of Colonial and Classical elements including detailed brickwork and tall columns. The building is part of the Wytheville Historic District, recognized by the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for its preservation.
- Uncover the local history of the region, including its past as a mining town and the sequence of deadly assaults between Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Explore
- Visit local houses featuring preserved buildings, period furniture and artifacts from Wytheville's industrial past. Key examples include the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, a family home of a former First Lady, and the federalist Haller-Gibboney Rock House.
- Shop for unique antiques and artwork in town and enjoy additional shopping available in the nearby small towns in southern Virginia, including Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
- Experience unique Virginia culture on a daytrip to Roanoke, including trips to the architectural Taubman Museum of Art, focusing on American art, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation, highlighting the commonwealth's history with trains and automobiles.
Experience
- Enjoy local live entertainment at Wytheville's local theatres. The Millwald, a restored 1928 venue, features theatrical plays, musicals, and concerts. At the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, spectators can enjoy traditional German American dining with their shows.
- Interact with the town's historic sites on expertly led walking tours. Guests can learn more about former First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson, born steps from the hotel, or about the neighborhood's spectacular architecture. More information about these tours is available at the hotel's front desk.
- Embark on outdoor adventures in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Crystal Springs Recreation Area offers picnicking spaces and ample trails, while the Truss Bridge Park highlights historic engineering in the area.
Taste
- Savor a the hotel's perspective on Southern classics like fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits along with a selection of teas and bourbons at Graze on Main, the hotel's restaurant. Dine in the elegantly decorated dining room, the outdoor patio and courtyard, or book a table in the private Vault.
- Sip delicious beverages and enjoy appetizers with stunning views at the hotel's Perch Rooftop Terrace. Guests can lounge on comfortable seating with umbrellas and turn on the fire pits in cold weather. The Perch is open Friday and Saturday evenings, weather permitting.
- Start the day with a complimentary breakfast buffet, including hot and cold selections, perfect for a day exploring the town.
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