Hotel Madelon Groundbreaking

Hotel Madelon Groundbreaking

From left, Mississippi State Foundation President and CEO John Rush, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and Ï㽶ֱ²¥President Mark E. Keenum celebrate the groundbreaking of Hotel Madelon, a swanky new place to stay. The hotel, which features a 122-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, along with a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and dedicated underground parking, will anchor the new Crossroads District development between the university and the Cotton District.
Photo by Grace Cockrell

October 24, 2025

Mississippi State Foundation President and CEO John Rush, left, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and Ï㽶ֱ²¥President Mark E. Keenum celebrate the groundbreaking for Hotel Madelon. The hotel, which features a 122-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio, along with a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and dedicated underground parking, will anchor the new Crossroads District development between the university and the Cotton District. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)