Hotel Crescent Court

"Hosting a Love + Rosé afternoon tea time for Valentine's Day in the Great Hall, featuring Dammann Frères teas. Requires reservations, offered every weekend in February." - Courtney E. Smith

"This year, the hotel is hosting a The Nightmare Before Christmas high tea every Saturday and Sunday, with seating times at 12 and 1 p.m. The menu features Halloween Town Sandwiches with Jack Skellington’s Date Stuffed Chicken Roulade, Sally’s Bagel Lox with caper and herb cream cheese, and Dr. Finkelstein’s Roast Beef on marble rye. Up next are the Pumpkin King’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake and Jewel’s Vanilla Scone. Finally come the Graveyard Desserts — the Boogie Boy’s Coconut Meringue Cookie, Jim the Bass Player’s Cranberry Eclair, and Oogie Boogie’s Dark Chocolate Macaron." - Courtney E. Smith

"This hotel has the ability to transport you to a relaxing oasis miles from the hustle and bustle of busy Dallas, despite being in the middle of Uptown. The spa and pool make it hard to beat and the sophisticated suites have incredible interior design and abundant natural light, via floor-to-ceiling windows. Food and drink are on point with the Dallas outpost of Nobu and stellar cocktails at Beau Nash. Its chic clientele helps the property maintain its reputation as an Uptown staple despite the plethora of new hotels that are opening all around it." - Diana Oates

"How did it strike you on arrival?Located in the heart of Uptown, the location of this luxe hotel makes staying here for business or pleasure a no brainer. Add a 2018 renovation into the mix and it's a done deal. What’s the crowd like?Executives on a mission. Everyone was going somewhere and in a hurry. Should I remind them about the slower pace of life here in the Lone Star State? The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The 2018 renovation has put these rooms and suites at the top of the Dallas hotel room totem pole thanks to the incredible interior design and the abundant natural light via the floor to ceiling windows. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?Amenities including Nespresso machines, Terry cloth robes, and custom Molton Brown bath products prove that this hotel knows what today's traveler wants in a luxury hotel experience. Room service and food: Worth it?This hotel really does have a little bit of everything for everyone, regardless of your gastronomic preferences. You can grab a signature hot dish or go the safe route with a sushi roll at Nobu. Beau Nash is located in the Great Hall and caters to lovers of Champagne cocktails (currently raising my hand high). In addition to an impressive drink menu, guests can also order "Texas Tapas" like wings, chips and guac, and charcuterie. (Pro tip: Although not a part of the official Hotel Crescent Court dining options, take the short walk to Ascension Coffee to enjoy a delicious latte and the best avocado toast in Dallas.) Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?The bartender at Beau Nash that made me my cocktail. It was the perfect mix of Prosecco, muddled strawberries, lemon juice, gin, and St-Germain. Anything other features we should have asked about?Take advantage of fitness classes that are offering at the gym. Think weighted yoga and spin. Bottom line: worth it?This hotel has the ability to transport you to a relaxing oasis miles from the hustle and bustle of busy Dallas despite it being in the middle of Uptown. The renovation is quite lovely and the spa and pool make this property hard to beat." - Diana Oates

"Nutcracker Holiday Tea at Hotel Crescent Court offers a classic service in a beautiful outdoor setting every Saturday and Sunday at noon and 1 p.m. The experience consists of gourmet tea selections, finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries served with house-made strawberry preserves and clotted cream and live music." - Courtney E. Smith, Rachel Pinn