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Welcome to the historic Hotel Laurance, a distinctive boutique hotel in scenic Luray, Virginia.

Welcome to the Hotel Laurance, located in the heart of Luray, Virginia, an area known for its amazing underground caves, majestic mountains and Shenandoah River adventures.

The Hotel Laurance is a newly renovated,12-room boutique hotel. Each room is uniquely organized with comfortable beds, quiet air-conditioning and heating, Smart TV, and within easy walking access to the downtown restaurants and attractions. Each room has a full kitchen, perfect for a short-term or extended stay. Enjoy a continental breakfast served each morning.

History in a name. Hotel Laurance is steeped in rich history. Built in 1830 as a mercantile establishment, the hotel was converted by Joseph Parkinson in 1883 to the Hotel Laurance, named after his wife, Laura. The Hotel Laurace has been a favorite destination for travelers exploring the Luray Caverns and looking to experience the Shenandoah Valley, the town of Luray and the myriad activities the area has to offer.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Hotel Laurance

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3.9 out of 5 rating
3.9 out of 5 rating
6 reviews
77% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4 out of 5 rating
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Sydney Sent on 08/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I chose Hotel Laurance for the rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding. This venue is a recently restored boutique hotel in the center of Luray. The restoration is just gorgeous! It was the perfect setting for a memorable evening. I had to plan the dinner long distance and Leah Pence, Event Coordinator for the hotel, was extremely helpful. She answered every query promptly and completely, coordinating with our caterer Main Street Bakery, to make my evening stress-free! She also created fabulous wildflower arrangements for the table and parlor ... the decorations were a casual but elegant addition to an already beautiful venue. The overall experience with Hotel Laurance was exceptional ... and having had a tour of some of the guest rooms, I would also recommend the hotel as a destination for any event.
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Sara Sent on 10/11/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Hotel Laurance is absolutely stunning! I want my house to look like this one day. Our room was HUGE and so clean. It felt more like an apartment than a hotel room. I loved everything about this hotel and the woman who runs it. Gail was incredible. She even put rose petals on our bed because it was our wedding night! The ONLY hiccup we had is that we didn't receive our code to get into our room so when we showed up after our reception we didn't know how to get in. However, all it took was a quick phone call and that was that. Yes, she answered the phone at 10:30pm and was all ready with the information!

We had also rented out rooms here for my parents and really close family and friends (there aren't many rooms) and they loved it as well. My aunt said it was the most beautiful hotel she had ever stayed in.

So if you are planning a trip to Luray and are looking for a wonderful place to stay, this is it! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for accommodations for their wedding night as well because it was truly luxury.
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Jessica Sent on 07/07/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating
We reserved all 12 rooms in the hotel for our wedding party and guests. The Hotel Laurance is beautiful and the rooms and common areas provide a lovely backdrop for wedding photos. The hotel is beautifully decorated. The hotel does not have 24-hour staff but they make checking in at any time a breeze. The limited hours that they have personnel on site did make the process for reserving the hotel a little slow, but they are very pleasant and it was well worth it. Our guests all loved the hotel and it was very close to our venue (as well as several other venues in the area).

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Hotel Laurance frequently asked questions

Hotel Laurance includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Hotel Laurance for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
Hotel Laurance offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hotel Laurance offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Hotel Laurance offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
Hotel Laurance is recommended by 77% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in value, 4.1 in quality of service, 4 in flexibility, 3.9 in professionalism and 3 in average response time.

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