In this episode of the Hello, Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers is coming to you from the gorgeous Holbrook Hotel in Danville, Virginia — and yes, it's the presidential suite. She's joined by Madison Eades, the General Manager of Danville's beloved boutique hotel collection: The Bee Hotel, The Holbrook, and the soon-to-open Laurel Hotel.

Madison shares her journey from catching the "hospitality bug" as a high-school country club employee to earning her degree at Virginia Tech, opening a Hilton Curio property right after graduation, navigating the industry through COVID, and returning home to help shape Danville's growing tourism scene.

Together, Alyssa and Madison dive into what makes boutique hospitality so special — the personalization, the creative freedom, the historic character, and the way great teams build real relationships with guests (and their dogs!). Madison walks us through the unique vibe and story behind each property, what's coming next — including rooftop happy hours at The Bee — and how Danville's neighborhoods are transforming into true destinations.

They also talk leadership, career paths in hospitality, and why Madison went back to school for her Master's at Cornell while opening a third hotel. If you've ever dreamed of working in hospitality, love a good staycation, or are curious about what's happening in Danville right now, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to book a room.

Follow the hotels and updates here: The Bee Hotel, Holbrook Hotel, and The Laurel Hotel on Instagram and Facebook.

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