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Our Story
Built in 1903, the Dan River Company Office Building served as the executive offices of the textile giant Dan River Mills for many decades. Based in Danville with divisions across the nation, Dan River Mills was a prominent manufacturer that made fabric for clothes and apparel from 1882 until 2006, and the Company Office Building was central to Dan River’s operations.
Once the strategic heart of Danville’s textile empire, the building stood as a symbol of innovation and prosperity. Today, it has been thoughtfully reimagined as The Laurel Hotel, offering 36 beautifully designed rooms, attentive service, and unmatched convenience. As the newest addition to the Danville Hotel Collection, The Laurel provides a refined, welcoming home away from home for every kind of traveler.
Hotel Features
Complimentary shuttle service to Caesars Virginia and other Danville destinations
Overlooks the lights and energy of Caesars Virginia
Expansive, manicured outdoor space with seating and yard games
Free On-site parking with Electric Vehicle Charging Station
ADA-accessible public areas and guestrooms
Non-smoking
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Nearby Highlights
Dan River Mills & The Laurel History
1882
Riverside Cotton Mills Founded
Six local investors chartered Riverside Cotton Mills in Danville, using water power from the Dan River. This company would grow into Dan River Inc. and become the largest textile firm in the South.
1895
Dan River Power & Manufacturing Company Established
Five of the original founders formed a second company to develop waterpower on the Dan River, laying the groundwork for later expansion.
1903
Company Office Building Constructed
Dan River contracted Lockwood, Greene & Company to build the initial mill buildings in Schoolfield, including the Company Office Building—today home to The Laurel.
1909
Major Merger Forms Riverside & Dan River Cotton Mills
The Riverside Cotton Mills and Dan River Power & Manufacturing Company merged to become one of the century’s most important textile enterprises.
1946
Company Renamed Dan River Mills, Incorporated
Reflecting its regional and national prominence, the firm formally adopted the Dan River Mills name during the post-war era.
2006
Dan River Mills Closes and Mill Operations End
Global pressures and industry decline culminated in Dan River Mills shuttering its operations, closing the company’s historic Schoolfield facilities.
2020s
Revitalization & Reimagining of Dan River Sites
Historic Dan River Mills properties—including the former Company Office Building—have been redeveloped as part of the broader revitalization of Schoolfield Village. Caesars Virginia developed the former Schoolfield mill site, where the casino now stands. Ed Walker—owner and developer of the Danville Hotel Collection—preserved the former Company Office Building now The Laurel Hotel.
