Gregg Hilker has been appointed as General Manager at Virginia Guesthouse

Hilker, a seasoned hotel operations professional with more than 30 years of experience, steps into the role of general manager. At Virginia Guesthouse, Hilker will lead the hotel team, setting the vision, culture, and operational standards that will define the guest experience from day one. His background includes the recent opening of The Loutrel in Charleston, SC, which earned prestigious recognition from Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler, and the JB Duke Hotel in Durham, NC, which earned a AAA Four Diamond Award during the hotel's first year of operation.

Gregg Hilker
General Management United States VA Charlottesville

Virginia Guesthouse is a welcoming hotel and conference center located on the Grounds of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, opening in April 2026. The property features 214 guest rooms, 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and distinctive dining experiences including Poplar, a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor terrace dining; The Perch, a rooftop bar and café offering panoramic views and Prohibition-era...