Hotel Lux

The proprietors of Hotel Lux in the heart of Blyth hope that their chic approach to boutique accommodations will come as a bit of a surprise to its visitors. They want to give guests the best of both worlds - an elegant experience set in the pastoral beauty of rural Ontario. From the artisanal welcoming snack to the properly perfect, fitted bathrobes - no touch is small enough to be left out from a superlative stay. These luxurious lodgings are located on Dinsley St, just steps from Memorial Hall Theatre, which is going to make it a popular summertime choice for theatre fans looking to make their trip to town for the Blyth Festival’s 50th anniversary season even more memorable. 

When co-owner Colleen Jordan and her partner Shane Yerema decided to get out of the home renovation business in 2017, that didn’t mean they were finished with creating beautiful spaces capable of making people feel special. Their search for that next project brought them to the historic Industry Hall on Queen Street, where they were inspired to add another chapter to the building’s already lengthy story. 

Since it was constructed in 1888, Industry Hall has been many things to the town of Blyth. Over the years, it has been a place where people went to shop, a hot spot to take in a show, a meeting place where citizens could voice their opinions on how to improve the community, and so much more. According to the Feb 6, 1908 issue of The Blyth Standard, the upcoming week’s events at Industry Hall included a musical tribute to Scotland as sung by Miss Nannie Strachan and Gavin Spence, with cello by Miss Enid Newcombe, some interesting Division Court cases coming before Judge Doyle, and moving pictures on Friday night. The weekly moving pictures, presented by W.H. Spears, became a well-attended event in Blyth, and it was said that his machine was one of the steadiest around.

Much has changed since 1908, and Blyth’s Industry Hall now holds Hotel Lux - an oasis of tranquility in a bustling theatre town. Each one of the hotel’s three unique rooms pays homage to the storied history with locally sourced antiques and inspired design touches, all brought together with cosmopolitan style. Hotel Lux opened its doors in 2018, 130 years after the hall was built.

It may be Jordan and Yerema’s first outing as hoteliers, but they know what matters most to them when it comes to choosing a home away from home - cleanliness and comfort. They prioritize using environmentally friendly, Ontario-made personal care products that reduce waste and eschew chemicals, and employ a diligent cleaning crew that emphasizes thoroughness. “We want each guest to feel like they’re the first person to ever step into the room,” Jordan explained. The perfect bed is also a top priority. “People are always asking where we get our mattresses,” she confided. 

So whether you’re coming into town to catch a performance of The Farm Show or a local looking to spend a romantic night out of the house, look to Hotel Lux - they’ve thought of everything you need to feel more than right at home. www.hotellux.ca 197 Dinsley St, Blyth