| The former Arlington Hotel consists of two structures connected by a narrow, two-story passage. Construction began in late 1899 and was completed in 1900. It was built by the McLain Land and Investment Company. Perhaps in reference to some of the competing hotels in Excelsior Springs, a pamphlet noted that "The Arlington is an American name, built and owned by Americans, furnished by American products and will be run on the most liberal American plan by extending a cordial American welcome to good patrons from all nations. The American flag floats over The Arlington." Two mantles saved from the fire of the first Elms Hotel were incorporated into the foyer.
Early commercial endeavors located in the corner structure included a barber shop, drugstore/jeweler, grocer, and dry goods store. The history of the building also refers to the Excelsior Club, notorious beyond the borders of Excelsior Springs which was closed down by Governor Folk, In 1913, a portion of the building was occupied by the Excelsior Springs Sanitarium. the second story rooms on the corner building were referred to as "The Albia Rooms" in the 1910's. By 1922, the hotel was known as the Lucerne Hotel with the commercial structure housing the Pollyanna Art Shop, the Electric Bath House, and James E. Bennet & Co.
Today the Arlington Hotel is known as the Springdale Apartments and still contains commercial entrances in the corner structure.
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