A true Moose Jaw landmark: Experience luxury, heritage, and splendor at Grant Hall Hotel

The Grant Hall Hotel was the city’s first grand railway hotel, completed in 1927 with the help of the Canadian Pacific Railway, recently restored to glory, and just waiting for your visit to the Notorious City.

The hotel is located at 401 Main Street North in downtown Moose Jaw, at the heart of everything. Nearby must-visit attractions include the famous Tunnels of Moose Jaw, the world-renowned Temple Gardens geothermal mineral pool, the ultrapopular Rosie’s on River Street, axe-throwing and escape rooms at Little Chicago Entertainment, Crescent Park and the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, and much more.

Grant Hall boasts 58 luxurious rooms, each of which is one-of-a-kind thanks to the building’s fascinating architectural history. It’s a non-designated Heritage Property designed by Richard Geoffrey Bunyard, Moose Jaw’s most prolific architect, who left his mark all over the city and surrounding areas, including City Hall, Timothy Eaton’s, and many of Moose Jaw’s schools.

the hotel was completed in 1927 with the help of a community hotel association and financing from the CPR. In its early prime, the hotel hosted famous guests like Maurice “Rocket” Richard, the Von Trapp family, and even the King and Queen Mother of the United Kingdom.

It faced some difficult economic times in the late

Tours of the hotel are offered through Prairie Bee Meadery, an independent business on the lower level. Guests can sample delicious honey-based beverages while exploring the enchantingly gorgeous nooks and crannies of the building and appreciating its preserved and restored details. The ornately decorated interior mezzanine, for example, has blind Romanesque windows, four unique original Corinthian columns, and a soaring vaulted ceiling with ornate mouldings lending an air of elegance and refinement that expresses the hotel’s prestige.

Other businesses conveniently on site include Envi Jewellers, Dolce Salon and Spa, and Align Massage Therapy.

The Grant Hall Hotel is also important as a symbol of Moose Jaw’s economic and social development. Named after a Canadian Pacific Railway vice president responsible for western rail operations,

20th century and fell into decay, sparking rumours of condemnation and demolition. Nevertheless, the Grant Hall Hotel survived and was eventually restored from 2006 to 2014 for adaptive reuse. The developers preserved its key architectural elements and added modern mechanical systems such as geothermal heating. The number of rooms was reduced from over 100 to 58 by knocking down walls and incorporating social areas to make each room larger, brighter, and more interesting.

The current owners restored the building to its hotel status, making it once again one of Moose Jaw’s iconic landmarks. It is also an ideal venue for functions and events, with a 150-person banquet hall, a 22-seat theatre, a solarium, patio, library, and multiple additional halls and meeting rooms to accommodate groups of varying sizes. The elegant and historic atmosphere of the building adds class and sophistication to any occasion. It is a frequent venue for weddings, conferences, galas, fundraising events, parties, and other gatherings.

The hotel’s Owl Lounge features popular live music on Thursday and Friday nights, and fine dining is available at the hotel’s restaurant.

With its combination of high-end, grand heritage facilities and exceptional service, the Grant Hall Hotel is a premier destination for those looking for somewhere to stay, host a memorable event, or enjoy a delicious meal in Moose Jaw.

Learn more at www.granthall.ca.