Across the Street
The hotel faced Pecan Street and its welcoming red sign. We had to help out, to create the missing letter.
Rebuilt in 1896
Hico was a cotton and cattle town in its earlier years. The original corner hotel opened in 1893, but was destroyed by fire.
Renovation and Restoration
Chairs
Reclaimed and Repurposed
Fixer Upper Style
The open staircase offered a closer look at the ceiling. The lovely lobby below, looked like a setting for a movie... or a TV show.
Playful Old West
1896 Saloon
The Chop House
The Chop House restaurant was fairly quiet at 4. I took a peek from below and above.
The Porch
14 Rooms
After checking in, we lugged our bags to the second floor. The stairway was wide and so were the halls. They seemed to go in all directions.
Hall Seating
Modern West Benches
Room 201 - Lynch Brothers Room
Across the Street
Our Rooms
We were pleased with both of our rooms. Pat & Susan had a suite over looking the balcony and Pecan street. Exposed brick was framed like art.
Coffee Corner
Entertainment at 6!
Music, Drinks and Food!
We grabbed a table not far from where John Young (from Stephenville, TX) was performing on guitar... and ukulele! He was a talented young man, with a smooth voice and a nice repertoire, that leaned mostly towards country.
Good-Bye Hico!