The first and only hotel in Asquith was built in 1906 by Andrew Lunn.   Named the Arlington Hotel, it had a bar, a barber shop, and a laundry.   Once the hotel was established, Lunn moved on to establish more hotels in Saskatchewan, including one at Rosthern.   Miss Emma Brown who had worked for Lunn as a chambermaid become the owner of the Arlington Hotel after he left.   Emma Brown operated the hotel for over 30 years.   She died in 1956 at age 93.

Historical information courtesy of Joan Champ