Built in 1924 to accommodate the needs of an increasingly mobile public along the historic Lincoln Highway, Mountain View Hotel & Conference Center, in its original sections, is typical of early 20th Century overnight roadhouses. Many of these grew up along our nation's early highways across the country. Few are left.

Mountain View offered a simple "farmhouse" type architecture with a wrap around porch

Mountain View and its original 1925 outdoor pool (torn down in 1973) served as a "close-by" retreat for the wealthy of Pittsburgh until the war years. During the war, the Inn's importance grew as it served as the lodging, dining and meeting place for area industrialists building our nation's military might. The Inn also served as the social headquarters for Army Air Corps cadets training at the nearby airport in Latrobe, now Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

Mountain View as it appeared in 1932

A very simple "farmhouse" type of architecture, with a large wrap-around porch welcomed travelers. The interior of the original Inn, with its knotty pine paneling and great stone fireplace has been maintained. The public spaces and many of the guest rooms are decorated with the extraordinary collection of early Pennsylvania antiques acquired by the owner's family over the years.

Additions to Mountain View over the years have maintained integrity with the original inn style and decor. Beautiful gardens and gazebos now adorn the property encouraging a pleasant walk or relaxing private moment. A lovely pool and party pavilion now add to the pleasure of your stay.

Mountain View Postcard Reads
"Mountain View Hotel on Lincoln Highway
4 Miles East of Greensburg PA"

Since its construction, Mountain View Hotel & Conference Center has been the premier lodging, dining and meeting spot in the Laurel Highlands. Known throughout the tri-state area as the finest facility of its kind, Mountain View has hosted many important and famous people.

During the War Mountain View housed Air Corps pilot trainers and Army Brass. In the years since, we have seen all manner of entertainers from Guy Lombardo and his band, to Tony Bennett, to rock groups such as the Temptations and Three Dog Night; all manner of politicians and hopefuls such as Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy and a succession of Pennsylvania Governors, and of course a whole string of National and International personalities from Ambassador Kirkpatrick, to Ralph Nader to Mrs. Anwar Sadat. All have gone away appreciating our "One of a Kind" hospitality.