Will the Baker Hotel Live Again ?
Everyone who visits the long-shuttered Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells hopes for a revival of this voluptuous landmark that dates back to the Roaring 20s. All lament the empty swimming pool, the broken windows, and the generally forlorn visage of the once-lavish destination for “taking the waters” and generally living the high life. Now there’s a glimmer of hope. At last week’s Texas Travel Counselors Conference in San Angelo, I spoke with Ninfa Holly of Mineral Wells who shared the news that an investor group has taken an interest in the hotel and has plans to refurbish up to 120 rooms for stage one of a building renovation. Cross your fingers that this project will work. If you’d like more details, email ninfa@mineralwellstx.com or call 940 / 325 – 2557.


April 30th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Wonderful idea! Can’t wait to see the results – Mineral Wells is quite a gem, it definitely deserves a bit more TLC.