Mirrored boutique tower
The reflective tower brings European residential style to Uptown Dallas, connecting antique fireplace lounges with a subterranean jazz club.
“The linearity of the exterior is softened inside by the use of over 100 different types of natural stone and wood...”
Where it shines
Notable
Chauffeured electric GEM house cars, crisp Frette linens, and in-room Le Labo amenities.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Hotel Swexan draws on this dual heritage to conjure the effortless charm of continental service standards plus larger-than-life Texan swagger.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Harwood District is built for walking. The Dallas Arts District and the Katy Trail are both a short stroll away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the Dallas skyline. In the marble bathrooms, deep soaking tubs fill directly from ceiling spouts.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 75-foot heated infinity pool looks out over Dallas from the twentieth floor, bordered by cabanas and palm trees.
Sauna and steam
Glass doors open into marble-clad wet steam rooms, curved wood-paneled dry saunas, and a cold plunge tub.
The gym
Treadmills line floor-to-ceiling windows inside the gym, and an outdoor turf terrace hosts yoga and bootcamp classes.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dining covers five spots across the tower, from rooftop conservatory Léonie to a subterranean cocktail lounge behind a rotating bookcase.
This hotel is dripping in dining options, and I would say that it’s the food and beverage program that makes this hotel the most exciting in town.
How it began
The name combines the Swiss roots and Texan home of the Barbier-Mueller family, who developed the surrounding Harwood District.
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How we rate hotels.
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.