King Edward Hotel

The King Edward Hotel is a twelve-story building in downtown Jackson featuring beige brick walls with classical architectural elements. The structure combines the original hotel with modern guest rooms, residential units, and mixed-use spaces in a single renovated complex.

The building opened in 1923 and initially served legislators and railway travelers in the region. It closed in 1967 and remained empty for four decades before undergoing major restoration work in the late 2000s.

The building served as a gathering place for blues musicians during the early 1900s, reflecting Jackson's role in the development of this musical genre. Today, the space connects visitors to a significant chapter of Mississippi's artistic heritage.

The building functions as an active hotel with public access to dining areas, fitness facilities, and guest services. Visitors can explore the restored interiors in the lobby areas to see how original architectural details were preserved during the modern renovation.

The hotel was the first in Jackson to host recording sessions with blues musicians for major record labels during the early decades of the 1900s. This musical heritage role remains less known than the building's architecture, though it shaped the place's cultural importance.

Location: Jackson

Inception: 1923

Architects: William T. Nolan

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture, Beaux-Arts

Part of: West Capitol Street Historic District

Address: 235 West Capitol Street

GPS coordinates: 32.29972,-90.19028

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44