The Ladysmith Royal Hotel has a long history and strong associations with the towns siege. Many high profile personalities visited this hotel like Leander Starr Jameson and Melton Prior during the war. Dr Stark was killed outside the hotel door by a Boer Long Tom Shell on 19 November 1899. The site is marked on the hotel veranda. The hotel is over the road from the NGK Church and close walking distance from the old town hall, now incorporating the siege museum. The hotel caters for travelers and for weddings and conferences.
