Magnolia Hotel Dallas DowntownvsThe Joule
Both The Joule, Dallas and Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Joule, Dallas scores slightly higher than Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown. The Joule, Dallas ranks #4 in Dallas–Fort Worth with endorsements from 12 reviews such as Jetsetter, goop and Lonely Planet.
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown Show All Reviews
1401 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75201
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This downtown 330-room hotel (housed in the former headquarters of Mobil Oil’s predecessor) is popular with business travellers."
Star Service
"The Magnolia stands in marked contrast to the charming, old-fashioned Adolphus next door; it is cool, modern and offbeat, but with broad appeal." Full review
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Service, however, is sluggish at times, and many staff members display indifferent attitudes for even the simplest requests.
Gayot
"A winged Pegasus stands like a beacon atop the historic Magnolia Building, which is located only one block away from shopping paradise."
DK Eyewitness
"Thoroughly modern, this trendy hotel is housed in the historic 1920s Petroleum building downtown."
BlackBook
"Once the tallest building in the Lone Star State, the Magnolia's 29 stories now stand testament to the power of rebranding."
Zagat
4.0
""These guys know how to do it" say smitten admirers of this "charming", "elegant" property inside the landmark 1922 former headquarters of Mobil Oil."
Jetsetter
"Downtown Dallas digs in a landmark skyscraper, with supersized rooms, an all-day restaurant and free wine socials." Full review
Fodor's
"When it opened in 1922, the 29-story Magnolia building was the tallest structure south of Washington, D.C." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Magnolia Hotel is a luxurious historic hotel in downtown Dallas"
Dallas Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's
"Located in the city's most famous building... this hotel is one of the most prized properties leading a renaissance in the heart of downtown." Full review
The Joule Show All Reviews
1530 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Its 128 rooms and suites are equipped with custom-made furniture that’s sleek without being austere." Full review
Star Service
"This fashionable hotel, once part of Starwood's esteemed Luxury Collection, is now a happy independent with a loyal clientele of business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot
"A neo-Gothic facade from the 1920s graces the entrance of The Joule, a Luxury Collection hotel located in downtown Dallas."
BlackBook
"This is where locals want their out-of-town friends to stay when they visit, and where visitors dream of staying instead of on their local friends' pull-out sofas."
Zagat
4.5
"Set in a 1920s Neo-Gothic Downtown building (and next door to the flagship Neiman Marcus), this designer boutique makes a splash with its hip rooftop lounge and glass-bottomed pool."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Joule sits in the heart of downtown Dallas’ business district, and with its two-year renovation and expansion completed, it is even more of a zephyr of vibrancy for the area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This 161-room hotel makes an ideal base for exploring the Dallas Arts District." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek, art-filled downtown hotel with buzzing dining and shopping, contemporary style and a flagship ESPA spa." Full review
goop
"All rooms are tastefully and luxuriously appointed with Frette sheets, and modern yet plush furnishings, no matter the size." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel gives Main Street its posh pulse and the customer service is truly on point.
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