It was 1956 and families everywhere were embarking on the great American road trip for the first time. Spearfish, South Dakota was attracting families from all across the nation on their way to see landmarks like Devil’s Tower and Mt. Rushmore. Being a popular stop, local artists performed the Passion Play to attract families to stay longer in Spearfish.
So, it’s no surprise that same year, the Queen’s Motel was constructed to provide a great option for families to stay in the Downtown area. It was joined by a large number of other family establishments over the years. As the road trip was replaced by cheap airfare, visitors began to dwindle and other hotels in the area began to close.
The Queen’s Motel soldiered on as a family stop until 2007 when it was sold, the property subdivided and ultimately converted into economy apartments, removing all signage from the property. Fast forward to 2021 and the building was up for sale again. This time, it was purchased by a couple who were obsessed with finding diamonds in the rough to restore. This was by far their largest project and they documented it all for your viewing enjoyment. Please feel free to enjoy it after you book your room!
In 2023 after being completely rebuilt, the building reopened again to visitors renamed to the Queen City Inn in a tip of the hat to the building’s history. Complete with luxury linens, custom coffee roast and high end finishes, this project has been a labor of love and we hope you enjoy your stay as much as we had creating it!