Western Hotel
The Western Hotel is a hotel built in 1888 by the Gilroy family. You can find it in Lancaster. It dates from 1876.
A museum inside Lancaster
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–97°, and about 118 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lancaster
Western Hotel is inside Lancaster, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Los Angeles
Los Angeles is about 49 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1876
Western Hotel dates from 1876. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Western Hotel
The Western Hotel is a hotel built in 1888 by the Gilroy family. It is the oldest surviving building in Lancaster, California. The Western Hotel was designated a California Historic Landmark (No.658) on September 26, 1958. The Western Hotel is located at 557 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, California, in Los Angeles County. George T. Webber purchased the hotel and ran it as the Western Hotel. The hotel was built on a train stop that was built in 1876 by the Southern Pacific railroad. The line ran through the Antelope Valley, linking San Francisco to Los Angeles. The hotel's large dining room became the meeting spot for the city. In the dining room: The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce was started, church socials held, quilting bees meetings, card parties, civic club meetings, and many Lancaster business meetings.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1876
- Listed
- California Historical Landmark
Staying near Western Hotel
Nearest for a night are Lancaster (27) and Palmdale (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Western Hotel | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | in town | — | 27 17 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 170,084 | $447K | D |
| Palmdale | 8 mi south | 10 min | 19 16 hotels · 3 motels | 161,845 | $471K | C− |
| Rosamond | 12 mi north | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 21,473 | $353K | — |
| Mojave | 22 mi north | 35 min | 17 8 hotels · 7 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 5,173 | $214K | — |
| Santa Clarita | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 18 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 228,430 | $785K | B− |
| Acton | 14 mi south | 20 min | 2 2 RV parks | 7,880 | $733K | — |
| Leona Valley | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 1,465 | $711K | — |
| Lake Hughes | 18 mi west | 25 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 888 | $515K | — |
Day trip from
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Getting there
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Pair Western Hotel with these
Every place here is under 63 miles away.
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Questions about Western Hotel
Is Western Hotel in Lancaster?
Yes. It’s inside Lancaster, CA.
When is the best time to visit Western Hotel?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Western Hotel from Los Angeles?
About 49 miles south of Los Angeles, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Western Hotel?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 36 miles away.
Where should I stay near Western Hotel?
Lancaster (in town, 27 places to stay), Palmdale (8 mi, 19 places to stay) and Rosamond (12 mi, 5 places to stay).
Local know-how from Lancaster
Ask a question, or answer one, in Lancaster’s Town Square.
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