Designed by architect David Castle, the building was constructed as a solid concrete, 15-story, 150-room hotel with a restaurant and a pharmacy. At the time, it was the tallest building between El Paso and Ft. Worth. The Settles family owned the hotel for two years, but sold it when the Great Depression gripped the nation and their oil revenues diminished.
The hotel went through several owners in the ensuing years. At one time the hotel was owned by John Birdwell, an early Big Spring settler, community leader and Texas Ranger. Mr. Birdwell was also the man who nicknamed historical resident Joseph Heneage Finch, the 7th Earl of Aylesford in Great Britain. After a rather scathing scandal in the royal court, the Earl decided to retire to the ends of the earth to drown his sorrows until his final days.
In his mind, Big Spring was just the right place. He arrived at the hotel, proclaimed his royalty, and described the greatness of his royal friends. However, Mr. Birdwell interjected with, You know, that just ain't gonna fly around here.
The hotel went through several owners in the ensuing years. At one time the hotel was owned by John Birdwell, an early Big Spring settler, community leader and Texas Ranger. Mr. Birdwell was also the man who nicknamed historical resident Joseph Heneage Finch, the 7th Earl of Aylesford in Great Britain. After a rather scathing scandal in the royal court, the Earl decided to retire to the ends of the earth to drown his sorrows until his final days.
In his mind, Big Spring was just the right place. He arrived at the hotel, proclaimed his royalty, and described the greatness of his royal friends. However, Mr. Birdwell interjected with, You know, that just ain't gonna fly around here.
Services
Located on the penthouse level, the Ryan Suite overlooks the pool and landscaped courtyard.
This suite features a king bed, spacious bathroom with marble-enclosed bubbler tub, walk-in spa shower and separate dressing area.
Located on our higher floors, Tower Rooms are elegant, spacious accommodations with separate seating and dressing areas.
Our Heritage Rooms are located on the third level of the hotel, which has been completely restored to the original 1930s floor plan.
This suite features a king bed, spacious bathroom with marble-enclosed bubbler tub, walk-in spa shower and separate dressing area.
Located on our higher floors, Tower Rooms are elegant, spacious accommodations with separate seating and dressing areas.
Our Heritage Rooms are located on the third level of the hotel, which has been completely restored to the original 1930s floor plan.
Located on our higher floors, Tower Rooms are elegant, spacious accommodations with separate seating and dressing areas.
With only five rooms per floor, each is decorated with beautiful hardwood furniture, 100% cotton bedding and luxurious interior fabrics.
The spacious bathrooms have marble surfaces and walk-in showers; some also have tubs.
We also have two ADA-compliant rooms with showers and king-sized beds.
Superior Tower Rooms come with one king bed or two queen beds, and are ideal if you're traveling with family for your Texas vacation, or just want a little extra space.
With only five rooms per floor, each is decorated with beautiful hardwood furniture, 100% cotton bedding and luxurious interior fabrics.
The spacious bathrooms have marble surfaces and walk-in showers; some also have tubs.
We also have two ADA-compliant rooms with showers and king-sized beds.
Superior Tower Rooms come with one king bed or two queen beds, and are ideal if you're traveling with family for your Texas vacation, or just want a little extra space.
Located on the penthouse level, the Ryan Suite overlooks the pool and landscaped courtyard.
This suite features a king bed, spacious bathroom with marble-enclosed bubbler tub, walk-in spa shower and separate dressing area.
Our spacious and private specialty suites, located on our uppermost floors, are tastefully decorated in elegant furnishings that reflect Hotel Settles' rich history in Big Spring, Texas.
This suite features a king bed, spacious bathroom with marble-enclosed bubbler tub, walk-in spa shower and separate dressing area.
Our spacious and private specialty suites, located on our uppermost floors, are tastefully decorated in elegant furnishings that reflect Hotel Settles' rich history in Big Spring, Texas.
During your stay in Big Spring, come relax in our beautiful outdoor pool and hot tub, located in an attractively landscaped courtyard on the ground level of the hotel.
Exclusively for guests, pool cabanas are available to rent at $75/3 hours, or $200/day.
The pool is accessible via a private entrance 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Parents are required to be present at all times when children are in the pool area.
We invite you to complimentary use of our Fitness Studio during your stay.
It features a whole set of Precor circuit training equipment, as well as treadmills, elliptical gliders, a recumbent bicycle, multiple weight-training machines and free-weights.
Exclusively for guests, pool cabanas are available to rent at $75/3 hours, or $200/day.
The pool is accessible via a private entrance 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Parents are required to be present at all times when children are in the pool area.
We invite you to complimentary use of our Fitness Studio during your stay.
It features a whole set of Precor circuit training equipment, as well as treadmills, elliptical gliders, a recumbent bicycle, multiple weight-training machines and free-weights.
A gem in the heart of Big Spring, Texas, Hotel Settles is a historic 1930s-era hotel that has been beautifully restored to its original elegance, with stylish details that evoke the charm, craftsmanship and architectural details of an earlier era.
This full-service independently owned luxury hotel has a wonderful combination of true Texas hospitality and relaxed elegance, with 65 guestrooms and 15,000 sq.
The Settles Grill, popular with both locals and guests, offers delicious fine dining Texan comfort food in Big Spring, Texas for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a private parlor section.
This full-service independently owned luxury hotel has a wonderful combination of true Texas hospitality and relaxed elegance, with 65 guestrooms and 15,000 sq.
The Settles Grill, popular with both locals and guests, offers delicious fine dining Texan comfort food in Big Spring, Texas for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a private parlor section.
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