Lena Hill renamed the structure the Hotel Royal, and more than doubled its size with additions to the west. At the same time the north and east facades of the original structure were resurfaced with maroon glazed brick, the wrap-around porch was altered, and the windows were replaced. The west addition had room for commercial ventures on the first floor.

The Royal Hotel had its own source of mineral water, the "Royal" Salt Sulphur water, served hot or cold in the lobby, free of charge to guests. The Royal Hotel Bath House operated separate departments for men and women with masseuses and masseurs.

At the roofline, brick post and metal rails enclose a portion of the roof as a terrace known as the "roof garden", where dances were held in warm weather. Set a short distance back on the roof is a large square tower with red tile mansard roof.

150 rooms; rate $2.50/day; G.F. Morrow, proprietor; F.E. Crandall, manager