Hotels in Bryan, Texas

Name: The LaSalle Hotel
Address: 120 S. Main St., Bryan, TX, 77803, USA
Telephone: 979-822-2000

The Beating Heart Of Bryan

An architectural landmark with a story that spans centuries, The LaSalle Hotel is a beloved cornerstone of central Texas. Known for its vibrant social scene, our hotel in Bryan, Texas, is designed for nostalgic revelers and passionate locals alike. Here, authenticity and tradition meet modern charm in a celebrated setting.

History At Your Fingertips

1866

Earliest Known Record

This is the earliest known record of The LaSalle structure. The building was one of the first two-story structures in Bryan.

1871

Sold For 2,500
Gold Coins

The Bryan, Texas, building was purchased by F.W. McGraw and then sold to Volney Cavitt for 2,500 gold coins in 1871.

1875

Life as a Theater & Opera House

The first floor was rented to a local businessman while the second floor served as an Academy of Music, Bryan’s first theater center and opera house. It was later converted into a ballroom.

1929

Construction Completed

Completed in 1929 for leading businessman Robert Wistar Howell (1877-1960), The LaSalle Hotel was the tallest building in downtown Bryan at the time of its construction. A short walk from the Bryan railroad station, train travelers would frequent The LaSalle Hotel's coffee shop, as the town was a bustling stop between Houston and Dallas due to its agricultural significance.

1934

Home to Civil War Survivors

The LaSalle was temporarily home to the last survivors of John Bell Hood’s storied Civil War Texas Brigade, who held their final reunions in Downtown Bryan.

1948

Bryan's Tallest Building

The LaSalle was the tallest building in Bryan, until surpassed by the Varisco Building.

1955

Elvis in Aggieland

Elvis Presley performed at the Saddle Club Rodeo Arena in Bryan on Aug. 23, and is believed to have stayed and dined at The LaSalle Hotel.

1959

Time as a Nursing Home

The LaSalle served as a hotel until it was purchased by J.C. Jacques and repurposed as a nursing home until it closed in 1975 due to federal regulations.

1975

Time as an
Apartment Building

J.C. Jacques sold the property to his son who owned and operated it as an apartment building until closing in 1980.

1984

The LaSalle Gains Notoriety in a Song

The LaSalle gains notoriety in the song “The Front Porch” written and sung by Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett.

1997

A LaSalle Comeback

The LaSalle Hotel Ltd. purchased the hotel in 1997 and began careful renovations to restore The LaSalle to its past glory.

2000

Rebirth of LaSalle

The LaSalle Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 2000, due to its significance to the City of Bryan and its downtown area. It once again opened its doors to the public in September of 2000.

2015

Revival

The LaSalle Hotel was purchased by Janak Patel, fulfilling his dream of reviving a historic boutique hotel through wholesale changes and renovations.

2022

New Castle Hotels & Resorts Acquires the Historic Lasalle Hotel

New Castle Hotels & Resorts announces the acquisition of The LaSalle Hotel. Following an extensive interior and exterior renovation, The LaSalle joins the Marriott Tribute Portfolio.