Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Stockyards
Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection
Stockyards cowboy hangout
Stockyards cowboy hangout
Cowhide chairs, antler chandeliers, and stone fireplaces frame the bustling lobby, which spills out toward creekside fire pits and lawn games.
“Hotel Drover is the answer to the desperate call for a legit lodging open in this area of town.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
An on-site Lucchese boot boutique, custom leatherwork, and direct Stockyards cattle drive immersion.
Notable
Handcrafted antler chandeliers, cowhide chairs, and custom boot jacks shape an upscale ranch interior.
Notable
Creekside fire pits, live weekend music, and cocktails poured from The Backyard trailer.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s surprisingly successful — unmistakably Texan but without crossing too far into kitsch, and sophisticated enough to balance out the broad rustic gestures.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Mule Alley, the front doors open steps away from the Stockyards twice daily longhorn cattle drives and historic saloons.
The rooms
Rooms feature custom leather furnishings and boot jacks, paired with encaustic bathroom tiles and small batch New Mexico lavender bath amenities.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool along Marine Creek features flagstone decking and private cabanas with hanging daybeds.
The gym
The fitness center includes Peloton bikes, Lululemon Studio Mirrors, and free weights, stocked with lavender-infused cooling towels.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
97 West Kitchen & Bar
Ranch-inspired Texas classics are served beneath exposed timber rafters, with seating extending from cowhide barstools to the patio.
At the table
Drinks range from morning coffee in the lobby library to bourbon cocktails poured at the covered Veranda Bar.
How it began
Named after historic Texas cattle drovers, the hotel opened in 2021 as the centerpiece of the restored Mule Alley stockyards district.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.