The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel · Main Street District ·
Retro cocktail bar, fine-dining Asian, modern diner, bowling
Retro cocktail bar, fine-dining Asian, modern diner, bowling
"This spot in the Statler Hotel in Downtown has a full special menu for the fair. It includes a cornflake battered sausage on a stick, brisket sliders, Texas Twinkies, funnel cake fries, and deep fried Oreos." - Courtney E. Smith
"Police were called to the Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas early Saturday morning, where they found Harper Caron unresponsive; the hotel was the scene where he was discovered and subsequent reporting has not announced a cause of death." - Brittanie Shey
"How did it strike you on arrival?This downtown destination is a part of Dallas history. Famous guests of the hotel include Tina Turner, Lucille Ball, and even Elvis himself. But it underwent 17 years of neglect before being reopened in 2017 as part of the Hilton Curio Collection. What’s the crowd like?There's a real mix since there are so many activities for hotel guests and the public—a pool, bowling alley, speakeasy, and more. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The free standing soaking tub was a treat for my toddler and the rainfall shower was a hit, too as were the super plush robes. The redo also brought some new tech and almost everything in the room was controlled via an "environmental control pad." You can change the channel of the television, turn off the lights, and adjust the temperature all at the same time. What do they have for food and drink?There is a Nespresso machine in your room, however, the coffee shop at Overeasy had me seriously smitten. It's a place I'd go for an iced coffee and avocado toast even if I weren't staying at the hotel. Fine China has, as the name indicates, upscale Chinese offerings. The hotel's more casual option, Scout, does classic American cuisine alongside ping pong, pool, and bowling. Waterproof is the rooftop cocktail lounge that is one of the city's few hotel pool bars open to the public. There's also Bourbon & Banter, a modern speakeasy that attracts the city's cocktail crowd. Located below street level, its sultry atmosphere is fun for first dates. What's the bottom line?The price point and history behind this hotel make it a great option in downtown. The food and drink options are an added bonus." - Diana Oates
"Margaritas are going to flow starting this Friday at downtown Dallas’ Statler Hotel’s luxe rooftop, which is debuting a pop-up of its upcoming Primo’s MX Kitchen & Lounge in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Tex-Mex establishment announced plans in March to move into the Statler this summer after a successful comeback at its original Uptown location. Now, on the heels of Texas governor Greg Abbot’s executive order allowing restaurants across the state to open their doors on May 1, the hotel and Primo’s will roll out a limited menu at Waterproof on the Statler’s 19th floor. The preview pop-up will last from May 1 to May 15, and it will be open late: hours run from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m." - Adele Chapin
"This iconic Downtown Dallas hotel boasts four hotspots for nighttime dining without even having to call an Uber. Start with Szechuan duck potstickers and crispy roast duck at Asian eatery Fine China, then head to sports bar Scout for bowling, ping pong, foosball, and of course, more snacks. Venture upstairs to the hotel’s rooftop and visit pool bar Waterproof, where the drinks flow until 2 a.m., or head to basement bar Bourbon & Banter for friendly bartenders and expertly crafted cocktails." - Rachel Pinn