Eureka Inn, hotel in Eureka, California
The Eureka Inn is a large hotel featuring Tudor Revival architecture located on the California coast near Eureka. This four-story building with 104 rooms occupies an entire city block and includes a grand entrance hall, a courtyard, and a large fireplace.
Built in 1922, the hotel was one of the largest on the California coast at the time, coinciding with the opening of the Redwood Highway. After renovations in the 1960s and 1970s and a closure for restoration work, it reopened in 2010.
The Eureka Inn takes its name from the city and represents the town's aspiration to welcome travelers coming to see the region's giant redwood trees. Its Tudor Revival style with half-timbering and steep roofs creates a storybook appearance that gives the place a distinctive character.
The hotel sits in the city of Eureka and is easy to spot since it occupies an entire block with distinctive steep rooflines. Visitors should know that the interior preserves historic elements while offering modern amenities.
The building is known for its elaborate holiday decorations, which became a local tradition particularly from the 1970s onward. Many visitors and residents return each year to see the large Christmas tree and festive arrangements in the main lounge.
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