Weddings, parties and private gatherings of up to 142 guests can be held in Greyhound Hall, the event space of the Greyhound Inn, a boutique hotel in a restored 1930s bus station in downtown Tyler, Texas. Guests of an event can reserve a block of rooms in the same building, which keeps a wedding weekend under one roof.
Weddings and receptions
Greyhound Hall is rented for weddings, celebrations, private parties and photo shoots. The venue works as a self-managed rental. The hire period includes setup and breakdown, and renters set up and clear the room themselves, returning tables and equipment to their original places. Music is welcome at a volume that keeps hotel guests comfortable. Requests are handled first come, first served, with at least seven days' notice, through the inquiry form on the website or by email. A deposit secures the date.
Rooms and capacities
The hall holds up to 142 guests. The website does not list the floor area or separate figures for seated and standing layouts, so a seated dinner plan should be checked with the team before booking. Rentals are available by the hour with a three-hour minimum, for a full day or for two consecutive days. The two-day option leaves time to decorate the day before a wedding and to clear the room calmly afterward.
Accommodation
The inn offers rooms with a private living area and a kitchenette, and no two rooms are alike. Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out by 11 am. Arrival is by self check-in, with no staff on site, which suits wedding guests who come and go at different times of day. Room blocks for event guests can be reserved by contacting the hotel directly.
Catering
The website does not describe an in-house kitchen or catering service, so couples and hosts should plan to bring their own caterer and confirm the arrangement when booking. Any alcohol service must follow the guidelines of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
History and setting
The building opened in 1932 as a bus station, designed and built by John L. Campbell, a local businessman and dairyman. Local architect George Howard added an Art Moderne wing in 1946, and the station kept serving travelers for decades. Greyhound Lines sold the property in 2020 to two local investors, who restored the Art Deco building and opened the Greyhound Inn in 2023. The preserved lines of the old station give receptions and photographs a strong period backdrop.
Getting there
The inn is at 311 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702, in the downtown district. Tyler sits in East Texas, and most guests arrive by car. The team can be reached at (903) 476-3911 or at info@greyhoundinntx.com.
