Merchants' Hotel
Revision as of 07:06, 4 June 2019 by Dscosson (talk | contribs) (Dscosson moved page Gilbert Hotel to Merchants' Hotel: Actually, nevermind, it was the Merchants Hotel longer, and I forgot there was a second Gilbert Hotel. Moving back to Merchants for simplicity)
| Gilbert Hotel | |
 The Gilbert Hotel in 1939 | |
| Building Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southwest corner of Government and Palafox Streets |
| Current Owner | Jacob Kryger |
| Completion Date | c. 1882 |
| Date Demolished | 1970 |
| Size | Three stories |
The Gilbert Hotel, previously known also as Merchants' Hotel was a hotel on the southwest corner of Palafox and Government Streets, on Plaza Ferdinand VII.
The hotel was opened by Jacob Kryger circa 1882 as Merchants' Hotel. It is noted with illustration on the Wellge map of 1885.
In 1892, Kryger added the Bijou Saloon on the ground floor of the hotel.
A 1905 business directory indicates that the hotel was in operation beginning in at least 1882:
- MERCHANTS HOTEL – Has a capacity of 42 guests. Rooms rent at the rates of $2.50 and $3.00 per day. Mr. Jacob KRYGER has conducted the house for over 23 years and is assisted by his chief clerk, Mr. C. J. BELL.
The hotel's name was changed to the Gilbert Hotel in 1934 after it was sold.
The building was demolished in 1970 and the site is currently occupied by a parking lot.
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Other images
Illustration of the Merchants' Hotel from the Wellge map.
Building as the Gilbert Hotel.
