The Liberty Trust is a historic boutique hotel housed in the former First National Bank headquarters, completed in 1910. Regarded as Virginia's most well-preserved Edwardian era bank building, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 54-room hotel offers upscale accommodations with custom furnishings and is centrally located in Downtown Roanoke, providing proximity to urban amenities and the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
Should you book The Liberty Trust?
A stay in a historic building with unique room details and a downtown Roanoke location.
Best for
- Historic architecture enthusiasts
- Downtown exploration
- Access to Blue Ridge Mountains
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests seeking modern hotel chains
- Those prioritizing resort-style amenities
Historic Edwardian architecture
Housed in the former First National Bank headquarters, the building is a National Register of Historic Places site. It features custom-made furnishings and historic copper doors across its 54 guest rooms.
Downtown Roanoke location
Centrally located at South Jefferson Street and Salem Avenue SW, offering easy access to nearby art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and city festivals.
Unique room features
Rooms include Nespresso coffee makers, mini refrigerators, in-room safes, and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers and custom tilework. Eco-friendly window inserts reduce noise.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe King Room
33.0 m² · 1 king bed
City view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Standard Queen Room
26.0 m² · 1 queen bed
City view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
King Room
28.0 m² · 1 king bed
City view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Queen Room
19.0 m² · 1 queen bed
City view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
46.0 m² · 2 queen beds
City view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
View
- City view
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Location
101 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States, Roanoke, Virginia
The Liberty Trust is located in Roanoke, Virginia.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Roanoke Warehouse Historic District at 0.1 mi; the nearest train station, Roanoke, is 350 ft away.
Things to do nearby
- Roanoke Warehouse Historic Districthistoric site0.1 mi
- Taubman Museum of Artmuseum0.1 mi
- Elmwood Parkpark0.3 mi
- Saint Johns Episcopal Churchplace of worship0.4 mi
- Basilica of St. Andrewplace of worship0.4 mi
Getting around
- Roanoketrain station350 ft
- Greyhound Terminalbus station0.3 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 532 guest reviews
The Liberty Trust earns consistently strong praise for its beautifully restored historic bank building, prime downtown Roanoke location, spacious and clean rooms, and genuinely helpful staff — making it a standout boutique option in the area. The main recurring drawbacks are the off-site parking arrangement and an underwhelming breakfast experience, with guests often advised to dine elsewhere in the morning. Overall sentiment is highly positive, with most guests eager to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 27 · average 9.6
They wrote about: room, location, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 3 · average 8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the nearby attractions?
The hotel is close to the Roanoke Pinball Museum, Roanoke City Market, Taubman Museum of Art, and historic sites like the Roanoke Warehouse Historic District.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, city views, a work desk, free toiletries, streaming services, a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and free WiFi.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel offers parking, including a parking garage.
Are pets allowed?
Select pet-friendly rooms are available upon direct request.
Is there WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
What is the closest train station?
The Roanoke train station is approximately 0.11 km away.