The LaSalle Hotel: A Legend Reborn

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The LaSalle Hotel

When The LaSalle hotel opened in 1929, it was the tallest building in Downtown Bryan. It was also a short walking distance from the railroad station, making it a convenient place to stay when traveling between Houston and Dallas by railcar. Throughout the years, it operated as an apartment complex and nursing home before being restored to its former glory as a luxury hotel for travelers visiting Historic Downtown Bryan.

Continue scrolling to hear this legendary story from Jeremy Buffam, Partner at New Castle Hotels, and Bobby Guitterez, Mayor of Bryan, Texas.

If you're visiting and you stay in one of these rooms, you're going to get a sense of what Historic Downtown Bryan was like back in the day of trains and railcar travel. It's a glimpse into history, and it's who we are as a city and a community.
Bobby GuitierrezMayor of Bryan, Texas

A Legend Reborn

In the 1920s, the train stop in Bryan, Texas was a bustling place. Due to the area's agricultural significance, travelers often stopped to enjoy a cup of coffee at The LaSalle Hotel or to spend the night, as it was a well-known as a place to stay when traveling between Dallas and Houston on the railway. During the time of train travel, the LaSalle offered comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury with fine attention to detail in every room.

As time went on, the hotel was bought and converted into a nursing home (and then an apartment complex) before closing in 1980 and remaining vacant for 17 years. It stayed empty until the late 1990s, when the City of Bryan supported a private developer in renovating the building. The LaSalle reopened in the 2000s, marking the beginning of revitalization in Historic Downtown Bryan.

In 2022, New Castle Hotels & Resorts acquired the property, began renovations, and reopened the historic hotel under the Tribute Portfolio by Marriott brand. Every floor of the hotel (including the underground speakeasy) were carefully renovated and elevated with vintage design and nods to the hotel's earliest days. The team took great care to preserve the building's history during the renovation process, and several elements remain original to the building, including the lobby floor and elevator dial.

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Pictured: Guest Room at The LaSalle Hotel

"There are elements in the rooms that speak to the train, and our furniture, colors, patterns, and textures go back to the 1920s era of train travel."
Jeremy BuffamPartner, New Castle Hotels

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The LaSalle Hotel's new, renovated style gives a nod to vintage decor of the 1920s paired with modern-day luxury and class.
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Dine at The LaSalle

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Station 36, located in The LaSalle's lobby. The menu features seafood dishes and American classics with a twist, like the Pullman Burger or Piston Pork Tacos.
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Raise a Glass at The Boiler Room

Tucked away in the basement, you'll find the La-Salle Hotel's best-kept secret: The Boiler Room. The swanky speakeasy is inspired by the 1920s and, yes, you'll need a password to get in.
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Bryan's Rich History

In Historic Downtown Bryan, the legendary stories of our past converge with a thriving arts scene, top-rated restaurants, signature events, and eclectic boutiques & antique shops to form the ever-evolving cultural hub of the Brazos Valley.

This recognized Texas Cultural District is the heart & soul of our community, home to the highest concentration of unique & locally owned shops and restaurants in Bryan-College Station.

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