The Luther Hotel

Check out the new website! https://hoteltrespalacios.com/

The renovation is coming soon to a bay near you.

Palacios Preservation Association on Facebook

Welcome to the Palacios Preservation Association’s official group. We’re a community of locals and supporters who believe historic preservation isn’t just about saving old buildings, it’s about shaping Palacios’ future.
This group is here to share updates, ideas, and opportunities for involvement as we work to strengthen our local economy and deepen community pride through historic preservation and heritage tourism. From the Luther Hotel to future landmarks, your voice and vision matter.
Let’s build something lasting—together.

A little foggy this morning [Pearl Harbor Day – December 7, 2025] at the Luther.

Saving The Luther

How Two “Little Old Ladies” Saved the Most Endangered Building in Texas

After a long struggle, the literal and metaphorical boards are off the windows at the 121-year-old Luther Hotel, a seaside resort that’s played host to Lyndon Johnson and Shirley Temple.

Read more here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/style/how-little-old-ladies-saved-luther-hotel/

And more information in this newspaper article. “Mr. Bryan is the great, great nephew of Stephen F. Austin and his deep roots in Texas history make him the ideal steward for this beloved hotel. ” :

https://www.baycitysentinel.com/news-lifestyle-history/historic-luther-hotel-purchased-historian-philanthropist-jp-bryan-margaret

Their old website: https://lutherhotelpalacios.com/

Take a walking tour of the preservation of this historic property.