The Heirloom Hotel

We've been dreaming of this hotel for 10 years because we've long believed our downtown needed a thoughtfully restored, historic hotel with heart. We made pitch decks, shared our vision with investors and developers — anyone we thought might believe in the dream alongside us. No one bit.

Eventually, we realized: if this hotel was ever going to happen, we’d have to be the ones to do it.

And that's exactly what we've been doing. 

Over the past 18 months, we’ve poured our hearts into the most ambitious project of our lives: the transformation of Laurel’s historic 25,000-square-foot Kress department store into the Heirloom Hotel.

We don't want The Heirloom to feel like just another hotel. Our vision is to create something that feels a bit more personal— like stepping into a well-loved family home that’s been thoughtfully curated over generations. We want every room, every hallway, every corner to carry the quiet charm of a space where time slows down a little. Where things feel familiar, even if it’s your first time here.
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And that's exactly what we've been doing. 

Over the past 18 months, we’ve poured our hearts into the most ambitious project of our lives: the transformation of Laurel’s historic 25,000-square-foot Kress department store into the Heirloom Hotel.

We don't want The Heirloom to feel like just another hotel. Our vision is to create something that feels a bit more personal— like stepping into a well-loved family home that’s been thoughtfully curated over generations. We want every room, every hallway, every corner to carry the quiet charm of a space where time slows down a little. Where things feel familiar, even if it’s your first time here.
We can’t wait for you to walk through the doors and feel right at home. Until then, just know this: we’re not just building a hotel. We’re building a love letter to Laurel — one room at a time.

We've been filming every detail behind this building transformation - and we can't wait for you to see it.

Stay tuned!

Your Room Is Ready

We're excited to have you visit our hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.

Booking

Behind The Scenes

Listen in to the Heirloom Podcast as Mallorie, Jim, and Josh discuss renovating The Heirloom and more!