The Adolphus

"This spot made it’s pop-up in the Adolphus a full-time commitment. The two have hitched their wagons to each other for the foreseeable future, as Dallas’s love affair with omakase services rolls on. Interesting call." - Courtney E. Smith

"After a couple of years of fine tuning (and a multi-million-dollar investment), downtown Dallas' first luxury hotel came roaring back in 2018. While the recent renovation managed to keep the spirit of the past alive in the Adolphus, the upgraded amenities have us hooked. The hotel's rooftop pool is supremely relaxing, no doubt thanks to the pre-pool 30-minute express massage at Spa Adolphus. There's a barber shop, coffee shop, and glamorous gift shop in the lobby. But the real jewel is The French Room which offers a famed Dallas tea experience that is perfect for milestone celebrations or an afternoon catch up with friends." - Diana Oates

"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

"The Adolphus Hotel offers guests several bar options, depending on their mood. The bar in the hotel’s lobby is ideal for happy hour, and the 7th floor pool deck cools folks off with delightful frozen margaritas. The French Room Bar is the hotel’s most upscale spot, featuring fancy cocktails, wine and bubbles perfect for cozying up before or after dinner. A local favorite, Rodeo Bar, has returned post-renovation to offer a more low-key bar menu that’s the kind of place you take out of towners when they want to see “Texas.”" - Courtney E. Smith, Rachel Pinn

"Only the rooftop of the Adolphus Hotel was featured in a season 2 episode of HBO’s cult classic vampire drama, True Blood. But this downtown hotspot makes for a lovely, laid-back evening, slow-sipping craft cocktails, while catching up with friends. The roof allows for some of the best views of the city." - Alex Gonzalez