The Lyle Hotel’s
Story
“What began as a search for a second home has led to an adventure in restoring and reimagining an historic gem of a property. The Lyle Hotel has stories to tell, and we’re excited to craft the next chapters with our guests.”
- Anne & Scott Weaver
The Property
A historic railroad hotel built in 1905, The Lyle Hotel, was instrumental in the construction of the SP & S Railway and the development of industrial commerce and tourism in the Columbia River Gorge. Hosting industrialists, managers, workers, and tourists the hotel has always been a gathering place for the community and visitors. Lyle, Washington with its ferry boat landing and railway moving wool, wheat, and other exports to Portland bustled with business and tourism from 1905 through the early 1970s when the dam-building was completed. Lyle in 1941 even had its very own airport.
The Weavers
The Lyle Hotel is owned and operated by Anne and Scott Weaver of Portland, Oregon. The Weavers are well-known as the leaders of Elephants Delicatessen, the iconic restaurant and catering group that’s been celebrated as a Portland institution for over four decades.
The Weavers purchased the property in 2021, and are dedicated to preserving its significant historic character while also offering comfortable hospitality. The couple has continually invested in property improvements over the past five years, including climate controls, new windows and fixtures, fresh landscaping, and other thoughtful touches designed to create a peaceful and memorable stay.