A space that was once the headquarters of Dan River Mills will open later this year as a 36-room boutique hotel.

Called The Laurel Hotel, it’s housed in the former Dan River Inc. office building in the Schoolfield area of the city.

The name is a tribute to the laurel emblem that was featured in the logo for Dan River Mills, once a sprawling textile giant that operated from 1882 to 2006.

“The Laurel celebrates Danville’s historic past while looking boldly toward the city’s future,” Ed Walker, owner and developer of the Danville Hotel Collection, said in a statement. “We are proud to introduce a boutique property that not only honors the textile heritage of Schoolfield Village but also serves as a welcoming retreat for today’s leisure and business travelers.”

The new lodging space is nex

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