The Adolphus, Autograph CollectionvsThe Joule
Both The Joule, Dallas and The Adolphus, Autograph Collection are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Adolphus, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than The Joule, Dallas. The Adolphus, Autograph Collection comes in at #3 in Dallas–Fort Worth with recommendations from 14 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
1321 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Built in 1912 by the Missouri beer baron Adolphus Busch, this hotel is the grande dame of Dallas hotels." Full review
Concierge
"The hotel bar is old and cozy, so if you can stomach the forced formality of the place as a whole, it's a well-located downtown choice."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Feel like royalty (yes, Queen Elizabeth has stayed here) the old-fashioned way." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of Dallas' grand dames, the 422-room Adolphus features a large, elegant lobby and one of the city's finest restaurants, The French Room." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1912 by beer magnate Adolphus Busch, this downtown hotel has welcomed A-list guests like Queen Elizabeth II, Babe Ruth, and Donald Trump." Full review
Rough Guide
"Stunning historic downtown hotel, decorated with antiques. Said to be the most beautiful building west of Venice, Italy, when it was built in 1912, it’s a glamorous place to stay."
Michelin Guide
"This 100-year-old creation of unabashed Baroque flamboyance and period furniture, with lacquered chinoiserie, tapestries, and chandeliers, was built by a Dallas beer baron."
Gayot
"This hotel has been deemed "the most beautiful building west of Venice." It is truly deserving of the compliments it receives."
BlackBook
"Anheuser Busch founder Adolphus Busch started his namesake hotel in Downtown Dallas to be the epoch of luxe in 1912."
Zagat
4.2
""Steeped in history", this "posh" circa-1912 Financial District "landmark" built (and named for) a beer baron is "first class all the way" thanks to "classically elegant" quarters."
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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