Sweet Tooth Hotel

"Opened in October 2022, Sweet Tooth Hotel is not a hotel but an immersive art exhibit open to the public daily. A platform for emerging experiential artists, it's bright, dynamic, colorful, and an Instagrammer's dream—think edgy modern art gallery meets neon disco garden. The nine distinct gallery spaces are loosely linked by the "hotel" theme. Each one feels like you are entering a new, vibrant suite with something different to say. The staff are great—readily available to explain the thinking behind the exhibits (which is very helpful, as signage is limited). The bar staff at the Calirosa Cocktail Lounge are also awesome, and make a great selection of inventive cocktails, including Bubble Ducky—a pink tequila concoction served in a tiny bath with a miniature rubber duck floating in it." - Priya Krishna, Jonathan Thompson

"So, what’s this place about? Opened in October 2022, Dallas ' Sweet Tooth Hotel is an immersive art exhibit open to the public daily. A platform for emerging experiential artists, it's bright, dynamic, colorful, and an Instagrammer's dream—think edgy modern art gallery meets neon disco garden. The nine distinct gallery spaces are loosely linked by the "hotel" theme. Each one feels like you are entering a new, vibrant suite with something different to say. How’s the space? The space is awash in bright, electric pinks, blues and yellows. It feels like walking through multiple sets from the Barbie movie. There's an easy flow to the exhibits and it's rarely crowded, making for a fun, artsy adventure as a couple or small group - especially when you finish at the gallery's funky Calirosa Cocktail Lounge, with its equally bright, inventive tequila cocktails. The art’s the main thing, of course. How is it? The nine gallery spaces are split into four permanent exhibits ("Sweet Suite", "Sprinkle Spa", "Groovy Room" and "Sunset Lounge") and five rotating exhibits, which change every year. The exhibits are fun, quirky and very different to anything else in Dallas. They're also Instagram gold, to the extent that locals have already nicknamed this place the Instagram Gallery. Did you meet anyone on staff? Did they make an impression? The staff are great—readily available to explain the thinking behind the exhibits (which is very helpful, as signage is limited). The bar staff at the Calirosa Cocktail Lounge are also awesome, and make a great selection of inventive cocktails, including Bubble Ducky—a pink tequila concoction served in a tiny bath with a miniature rubber duck floating in it. At the end of the day, what—or who—is this place best for? This is a great date option, as the set-up lends itself to awesome photography, with visitors placed front and center interacting with the immersive art. The quirky cocktail lounge at the end seals the deal. The vibe is young, bright and fun. If that's you, then dive straight in!" - Jonathan Thompson