The Adolphus Hotel, Autograph Collection

"How did it strike you on arrival?After a couple of years of fine tuning, downtown Dallas' first luxury hotel came roaring back in 2018 better than ever. Even the window displays at the hotel's renovated store Commerce make you excited to go inside. Who stays here?Locals and out-of-towners alike eager to get a glimpse of this historic hotel and basque in the million dollar reno. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.I booked a Deluxe Two King room. As the name might foreshadow, there are two king beds. Just because you're sharing a room with someone doesn't necessarily mean you want to sleep in a double (or queen) bed. The room is small but all the furniture and finishes look brand new. What do they have to eat and drink?There are plenty of options as far as food and drink goes. Interested in grabbing a quick latte and pastry before heading down the street for a long day of meetings? Try Otto's. Staying during a weekend and want to partake in a Dallas tradition around snack time? Book tea at The French Room. Speaking of The French Room, it just might be the best fine dining experience in Dallas—a gorgeous dining room with the immaculate presentation cuisine, this restaurant is a no brainer if you happen to be in town to celebrate a special occasion. Anything stand out about other services and features?I was surprised at how truly relaxed I was able to get at the hotel's rooftop pool. Spa Adolphus was equally as lovely and offers a variety of treatments. The 30-minute express massage managed to melt my stress away and leave me begging to add more time. Treatments range from massages to facials and nail care, with a collection of services specifically for men and mothers-to-be. Every man in need of a little maintenance should take advantage of the lobby's barber shop. If you have a half hour to spare, enjoy a straight razor shave while drinking a coffee or an ice cold beer. What's the bottom line?This historic hotel gets manages to keep the spirit of the past alive while letting you indulge in some modern day upgrades." - Diana Oates