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The Cactus Hotel is a historic landmark in San Angelo, Texas. It’s located downtown and is the tallest building in the city.
History
The Cactus Hotel was built as the Hilton Hotel in 1928 by Conrad Hilton (1887-1979). In fact, it was the fourth of the original Hilton Hotels. It stands 14 stories tall and was designed in the Italian Renaissance style by American architect Anton Korn (1886-1942).The building sits on the former site of the Titus Machine and Tool Company owned by engineer and inventor Silas Wright Titus (1849-1922).
The hotel is no longer in service. The former guest rooms have been converted to apartments and offices. It’s also one of the iconic event venues in San Angelo. Weddings, banquets, fundraisers, and other events often take place there.
Lobby
One of the most striking features is the elegant lobby, which together with the basement and mezzanine takes up almost 17,000 square feet. It’s accented with blue and gold Spanish tiles and is lit by a skylight. The reception area still exists and is now used as a food station, gift collection, or DJ area. The mezzanine wraps around the lobby and offers great views of the lobby floor.
Ballroom
The ballroom can hold up to 350 people. It has six floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, and framed murals around the ceiling.
Green Room
The Green Room is used for meetings and as a bridal suite and hospitality room. It’s decorated in warm shades of green and has wooden beams across the ceiling.
Top of the Cactus
Finally, the Top of the Cactus is the room on the top floor of the building. It’s used for small receptions and meetings and has 21 windows overlooking the city.
