Henry County announces a proposed 99-room Home2 Suites near the speedway

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The October 29 announcement anticipates construction by year-end and guests in spring 2028, without establishing current bookings or vacancies.

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A proposal tied to sporting and business travel

Henry County says a proposed 99-room Home2 Suites by Hilton would be near Martinsville Speedway and the Smith River Sports Complex. Its October 29 announcement identifies Chetan Uka, Jay Shah and Neil Amin of Shamin Hotels as the developers.

The county presents the project as another lodging option for event visitors and business travelers.

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The announcement expects construction to begin by the end of 2026 and the hotel to welcome guests in spring 2028. That schedule is an expectation, not evidence of a completed building, current construction progress, available rooms, accepted bookings or active jobs.

This report does not independently verify the county's market-demand estimates. Travelers and job seekers need a later operator or employer notice before treating the project as available inventory.

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