Settles Hotel

Will R. and Lillian Settles built this hotel after the discovery of oil on their ranch in 1927, and its grand opening was October 1, 1930. Designed by David Castle (1884-1956), the 15-story brick highrise was for many years the tallest building between Fort Worth and El Paso. Built over one year, it included 150 guest rooms, grand public rooms, office and retail space, furnished apartments, restaurants, ballrooms, and a private club on the top floor. Although the Settles family operated the hotel for only two years, it remained open under new ownership.

Big Spring, Texas · United States