Luseland’s hotel has been in business since 1912

The Royal George Hotel has been in business since 1913. During all those years it has been serving food and cocktails, and providing entertainment at its location on Pacific Avenue.

The Royal George Hotel in Luseland in 1946. Photo posted by Shirley Prescott

Back in 1911, Luseland’s first hotel, the King Edward Hotel, was built. Unfortunately it was destroyed in a fire; however the owner, William Engelbrecht, re-built the hotel. Its new name was the Royal George.

In 1913 P.F. Gunther purchased the hotel. At that time visitors could enjoy room and board for a night, a jug of hot water for shaving and one cold jug of water for washing, all for the price of two dollars.

Dennis Ryan bought the hotel in 1915 and the Ryan family operated it until 1977. Since then it has had a number of owners, but continues as one of the longest standing buildings in Luseland.

Not only is it one of the longest standing buildings, it’s also one of the longest operating businesses.