Theatrical party boutique
Dim lighting, bold velvet accents, and a bustling courtyard pool create an unabashedly theatrical party scene where guests and locals mingle.
“The dimly lit check-in here helps to foreshadow the sexy ambiance of the hotel.”
Where it shines
Notable
Themed concept suites with narrative decor alongside standalone 1930s bungalows displaying vintage fixtures.
Notable
Italian linens, oversized soaking tubs, and house-car rides dispatched in a vintage hearse.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s a conceit that seems difficult to carry off, but in this case it certainly works, resulting in one of Dallas’s most extraordinary hotels.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Leonard Street in Uptown, the hotel is an easy stroll from McKinney Avenue bars and the expansive Dallas Arts District.
The rooms
Themed Concept Suites and standalone 1930s bungalows feature eclectic styling, king beds, Italian linens, and oversized soaking tubs with separate showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped daybeds and private cabanas surround the courtyard swimming pool, flanked by jumping water jets and string lights.
The spa
ZaSpa offers deep-tissue massages and holistic facials, alongside dry saunas and the Big Chill relaxation lounge.
The gym
Down the corridor from the spa, the fitness center is fully equipped for daily workouts.
Dogs stay too.
Dragonfly Restaurant & Bar
Canopies of exposed bulbs illuminate the dining room, where American classics join a collection of over two hundred whiskeys.
The Mediterranean-inspired main building houses the bulk of the 168 accommodations, which include well-sized rooms with generous seating areas, plush king beds and, in some, private balconies.
How it began
Opened in 2002, the hotel later converted an adjacent 1930s residence into standalone bungalows decorated with handpicked Texas antiques.
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Our shorthand
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.