The Royal Hotel

The (former) Royal Hotel, built in 1883, was one of three hotels in Birdsville. It transferred to the Australian Inland Mission for use as a hospital from 1923 until 1937, then it was used as a private residence for some years. More extensive background information in the PiP.

Happy Fence Friday, everyone, have a great weekend.

RHH, Malik Raoulda, Alass, Heidiho and 41 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Gabi Lombardo ^club

this decay it's really a pity for a ROYAL hotel :-(((

8 months ago.

©UdoSm ^club

Fits the origin of Australia, as it was a convict island of the UK at the time. But I wonder if royal guests stayed there?... ((◕‿•))

8 months ago.

tiabunna ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

I'd be surprised if any Royals ever visited, but "Royal" is a reasonably common name for hotels here for some reason.

8 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Da hast du ja einen tollen Lost Place Ort entdeckt lieber George,das könnte sicher tolle Geschichten erzählen :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

8 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Fascinating images as so good to see the sign writing still in reasonable condition George
I appreciate the background information Have a good Friday,

8 months ago.

LotharW ^club

HFF auf die andere Seite unserer Welt. Das sieht sehr komfortabel aus :-)

8 months ago.

J.Garcia ^club

This could be a great setting for a movie..
Wonderfully captured and with an excellent information, George.
HFF too.

8 months ago.

MaggsMep ^club

I guess you didn't spend the night there!! That building really went through some changes.
Great capture George!

8 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

The good times have gone ! Only the fence and some stones survived. HFF and a nice weekend, George !

8 months ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

The property was listed in 1978 for preservation and restoration, according to PiP info. Apparently that didn't start yet - a pity! HFF, George!

8 months ago.

LutzP ^club

...may have had some better day, I guess. Greets

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club

Awesome! I hope I can afford a room there because that's my kind of place ;-)

Oops, I (almost) forgot...HFF, George, and have a great weekend. Or are you spending more time than just a weekend in that hotel? It would be worth it... ;-))

8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

See my comment below, LOL

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Xata ^club

This cracks me up, Isabel. Great idea thought. And is that a subtle hint that George should pay our flights?! ;-)))

8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.

Steve Paxton ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Are you up for the Spiders and ants that will most doubtely live there not to mention the reptile population. Fees will be the screams of fright in the night.

8 months ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Who doesn’t ask doesn’t have a chance to receive…

8 months ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Snakes, ants and spiders don’t bother me…

8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Oh, I like spiders. I'll be happy if they share my room :-))
Ants...I'll have to think about that. As long as they don't bite!! And reptiles...well, the hotel management didn't mention them. I'll have to sue them or ask for a considerable refund ;-)))

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Xata ^club

;-)))))

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Me neither. So it's all good. I'm still up for that hotel and I take it you are, too? :-))

8 months ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

If George offers the flight tickets…

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Xata ^club

My thoughts exactly! ;-)

8 months ago.

tiabunna ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Hi Edna and Xata, I've checked and found that the only direct international airline connection to Birdsville is Tiger Moth Airlines (see image below), but unfortunately they're not taking bookings at present. I'll keep checking and see what I can arrange.

8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.

tiabunna ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Hi Edna, see my reply to Xata. :-)

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Oh, thank you, George! Xata (Isabel) and I will be patient, so don't worry! ;-))

8 months ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Great, I love fly on small planes better. We keep waiting then, and guess Maggs wishes to join…

8 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Oh, good! The more, the merrier :-)

8 months ago.

Xata ^club

Will join Edna, so we can share hotel fees... point is to pay for the flight !!!!
HFF George

8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Marvelous capture! HFF!

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8 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Definitely seen better days!
HFF & have a great w/e.

8 months ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Sad to see it in this shape something so old. HFF hope you get a fine weekend we are starting to shape up so.

8 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi George
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition, despite the obvious decay!
Great colours too
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

8 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

They will not have much customers today.
hFF

8 months ago.

Pam J ^club

ITS SO GOOD THIS IT BEING RESTORED AND ITS HISTORY PRESERVED !!!

8 months ago.

tiabunna ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

SADLY, I'M FAIRLY SURE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE SINCE IT WAS LISTED FOR PRESERVATION IN 1978, PAM.

8 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Very wild west looking George. A great study. HFF and happy weekend.

8 months ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, wish you a great weekend

8 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Para las próximas vacaciones lo habrán remodelado? :-))) HFF

8 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Brilliant George,... kind of expecting Clint Eastwood and Lee van Cleef to come strolling out and mount their horses - // Have a good weekend - keep well and a HFF from > Dj.

8 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Some more history from you George and a great fence too. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.

8 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

What I find amazing is the fact that you can still recognize the sign "Royal Hotel"! After what I read, it was built in 1883 and a hotel for 40 years (so only until 1923)... HFF George.

8 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Impressive ruins here to see - and an interesting history too. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, George !

8 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you for the interesting information George. At least some of it remains and the history can be told. An excellent shot. HFF & a good weekend.

8 months ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

hahaha the royal hotel HFF George mooi weekeinde

8 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Such a fascinating history…like so many of our remote relics, George. Great photo too.
Enjoy your weekend! ❤️

8 months ago.

Falk Preusche ^club

Schöner Fund. Der Schriftzug wie aus dem Wilden Westen. HFF, George!

8 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

Very interesting and wonderful capture, with the information in the PiP.
This style of masonry construction which coming very old days,also interesting.
HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

8 months ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

ha visto giorni migliori ...
bella compo !
hFF & hWE !

8 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Hat schon bessere Zeiten gesehen.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, George!

8 months ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Now looking very rustic! Would be good to see it restored but maybe a forlorn hope!
HFF, George and have a very good weekend

8 months ago.

Gudrun ^club

Royal it was a long time ago, now "historic" would be a kind name;-) Gloriously run down looking!

8 months ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Admirable et excellent partage joliment présenté.
Bonne et agréable journée.

8 months ago.

RHH

Great that they're thinking of restoring this. Interesting history.

8 months ago.

RHH

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8 months ago.

elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Bonita presentación, espectacular toma.

8 months ago.

Léopold ^club

Un beau vestige hôtelier tout de même.

8 months ago.

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