Dallas, TexasDowntown
The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Restored mid-century playground
Downtown Dallas, Texas
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social DesignOutside the door
The house
HiltonRestored mid-century playground
The 1950s high-rise revives its mid-century energy with rooftop swimming, basement cocktails, and an entertainment hall for retro games.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bourbon cocktails inside the original barbershop space, and four vintage bowling lanes.
Listed
Mid-century cantilevered slab architecture and restored turquoise porcelain exterior panels.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The redo also brought some new tech and almost everything in the room was controlled via an "environmental control pad."
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Main Street Garden Park sits directly across the street, and the downtown arts district is a short walk away.
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The rooms
In-room touch pads manage the environment, while bathrooms feature rainfall showers and deep freestanding soaking tubs.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cabanas and loungers line the rooftop pool deck, where a polished chrome sculpture reflects the downtown skyline at sunset.
The gym
Peloton stationary bikes and Matrix strength machines fill the 24-hour fitness studio, set against mirrored walls.
Restaurant
Overeasy
The retro-modern diner serves breakfast classics and espresso from a hexagonal tiled counter, with patio tables set outside.
At the table
Bourbon & Banter pours whiskey in a hidden basement lounge, and 19th-floor Waterproof serves cocktails overlooking the downtown skyline.
How it began
The property made history upon its 1956 opening as the first building anywhere to introduce elevator music.
Dallas
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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.