Like many hotels of the era, the property was built in close proximity of a B&O train station and was constructed to provide lodging to railroad passengers.

[3] Opened in 1924, the five-story hotel was originally built in the shape of an "L", with a rear one-story kitchen wing.

In 1929, an additional wing was added to the hotel, providing 50 more guestrooms and giving the structure the shape of a "C".

With the construction of interstate highways and the dominance of cars, railroad travel began to decline.

[1] It has 90 guestrooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, restaurant "Georges Food And Spirits".