Long Awaited Hotel Breaks Ground in Lexington
10 / 02 / 2025
10 / 02 / 2025
Columbia, S.C. – Mashburn Construction will bring a new hotel to Main Street in Lexington, SC. On September 30th, project leaders and community members broke ground on the new four-story, premium select hotel.
The hotel will be located at 116 E. Main Street in downtown Lexington. With 111 guest rooms, a defining feature of the new building is a second-floor terrace overlooking the bustling Main Street. The hotel will also include a state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible meeting and event spaces, and The Bistro offering fresh meals, Starbucks® coffee, and cocktails. Guided by Craig A. Otto Architects, the design blends welcoming public spaces with elements inspired by Lexington’s unique character, all while delivering the trusted quality and style of Marriott.
This project is led by Lexington Hospitality, under brothers Ajay and Raj Champaneri, who have spent over 25 years shaping hotels and restaurants across South Carolina. “Lexington has always been home for our family. Bringing Courtyard by Marriott here is a natural next step that honors our hospitality journey while creating a space that reflects the town’s welcoming spirit and commitment to quality,” says Raj Champaneri, Chief Operations Officer.

The project features a wood-framed structure with an Arriscraft limestone veneer, complemented by a second-floor terrace with a glass railing and gas fireplace. The lobby will showcase a monumental stairwell with three-inch maple floating treads leading to the second-floor balcony, along with media pods for modern functionality. The main entry faces Main Street, and the site includes a fully revamped underground stormwater retention system connected to the newly installed Town of Lexington stormwater infrastructure. A brick veneer in the “Old Lexington” style will honor and align with the character of downtown’s historic buildings.
Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “We’re proud to partner once again with the Champaneri family on this exciting hotel project. It’s an honor to support their vision by delivering a high-quality build that will serve both guests and the Lexington community. As a family-owned business ourselves, we share their values and look forward to bringing this project to life together.”
Mashburn Construction is committed to creating spaces that enrich communities across South Carolina, delivering projects that leave a lasting, positive impact.


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Mashburn Construction is a full-service construction company providing construction management, design-build, preconstruction and general contracting services. For over four decades, the company has exemplified Partnering to Deliver an Exceptional Building Experience by providing superior service and quality to clients across many markets. Headquartered in Columbia, Mashburn also has offices in Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC. For more information, please visit www.MashburnConstruction.com.
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