PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Friday morning, Rivers Casino in Portsmouth announced the construction company that will work on The Landing Hotel.

According to a release from Rivers Casino, S.B. Ballard Construction Company — a Norfolk-based company — was chosen as the general contractor for the highly-anticipated hotel, which is expected to bring more revenue to the city by giving people a reason to stay longer in Portsmouth.

The Landing Hotel, which is a $65 million privately funded development, is expected to start construction on Victory Boulevard in the summer and be completed by early 2027, the release states.

In 2023, S.B. Ballard finished construction on Rivers Casino, a 270,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment complex described as the first permanent casino in Virginia.

“We are proud to continue our investment in Portsmouth and to be working again with a local company to expand our offerings for the Hampton Roads community and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino Portsmouth Tim Drehkoff said.

The release states The Landing will be an upscale eight-story hotel located adjacent to Rivers Casino Portsmouth, featuring 106 guest rooms — 32 of which will be expansive suites and two “super suites,” which provide an indoor and outdoors space — a lobby bar and other amenities.

“This project represents more than just a new hotel — it’s a continued investment in Portsmouth’s future,” S.B. Ballard CEO and owner Stephen Ballard said. “We’re honored to collaborate with Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino on The Landing Hotel, bringing together our shared commitment to quality, community and long-term growth. From design through delivery, we’re proud to be building a landmark that reflects the strength of this partnership and the promise of this city. This is another step forward sin the economic development of Portsmouth and the region.”

Renderings of the anticipated guest rooms can be found below:

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