Elegant reading and lounge area with a built-in dark wood bookshelf, decorative objects, and a long communal table surrounded by cushioned chairs beneath pendant lights. Upscale dining area with sleek tables, modern leather chairs, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling wine wall flanking a glass entry to a private dining room. Contemporary restaurant and bar with white stone walls, large chandeliers, sunflower-accented tables, cushioned seating, and a long bar lined with globe pendant lights. Modern hotel room featuring two plush queen beds, a large flat-screen TV, a writing desk with chair, floor-to-ceiling curtains, and soft ambient lighting. Cozy lounge area with a deep blue velvet sofa, gray armchairs, marble-top tables, and a sleek linear fireplace set into a modern stone wall.

Double Tree Hotel

Perched on a wooded knoll overlooking the Rivanna River, this 239-room hotel is quietly tucked into the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains—just five miles from both the University of Virginia and Shenandoah National Park.

Smith Gee Studio led a top-to-bottom renovation of the lobby, restaurant, lounge, and guestroom-suite areas, transforming the property into a destination that balances modern functionality with regional charm. The redesign introduced a range of upgrades, including front desk pods, flexible sales and connectivity zones, and refreshed amenity spaces tailored to today’s traveler.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and nearby vineyards, the interiors pair a calming, neutral palette with rich textures and vibrant local artwork. The result is a polished, contemporary atmosphere that nods to the area’s deep-rooted wine and arts culture—offering guests a sense of place that’s both sophisticated and unmistakably local.

Year:

2019

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Architect:

Smith Gee Studio

Services:

Architecture & Interior Design