The Arcade Hotel is a historic four-story building located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. Opened in May of 1920, it is a prominent example of the Chicago Style. For 50 years the building served as a lodging hub, however; the Arcade fell into disrepair. As of 2025, the building is subject to preservation and redevelopment is aimed at reopening the Arcade as a boutique hotel.
History Architect A. F. Heidel designed the 52-room Arcade, which was commissioned by two brothers, George and Christos Blanas for $40,000. Construction began immediately, and the building officially opened in May 1920.
The Blanas brothers added another four story brick buildings into the rear of the Arcade in 1923 for another $20,000.
In 2012, the building owner, Daniel Ley told the Klamath Falls City Council that he had difficulties repairing the building, calling it a "slow renovation". The city would consider buying the property, although had deemed that the property was not worth the price.
Preservation (2025-Present) In 2025 the Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) announced that the association received at $200,000 grant, the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG). This grant was given to the KFDA to support rehabilitation and reopening of the Arcade Hotel.
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