Triangle, Va. –– A hotel will be built on the ground of the National Museum of the Marine Corps complex.
Announced today, the state-of-the art hotel will sit on 10 acres of land adjacent to the Marine museum that sits at the center of the U.S. 1 redevelopment in Triangle, and has long been planned as part of the developing complex.
The new hotel will bring new space for events and conferences, a full-service restaurant and lounge, indoor and outdoor pools, a business center, fitness room and gift shop.
“The development of this new facility is a tremendous step forward in completing our vision for the Marine Corps Heritage Center as a complex dedicated to the service of Marines,” said President & CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Lt.Gen Ron Christmas in a press release. “The addition of a hotel and conference center will not only advance the mission of the Marine Corps University, but also significantly benefit Marines and their families visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Quantico Marine Corps Base, as well as all visitors to the historic attractions of Prince William County.”
Also include in the complex’s master plan is a new office building and artifact restoration center.
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the museum, was founded in 1979.
