The Ritz-Carlton, DallasvsThe Joule
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Joule, Dallas. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 12 reviews like Concierge, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Show All Reviews
2121 McKinney Street, Dallas, TX 75201
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"While it's the perfect place for well-heeled guests whose tastes do not run to the chic modern minimalism so popular in new designer hotels, it's not overdone or stuffy, either." Full review
Concierge
"This status-conscious city has a new jewel in its crown with the opening of the 218-room Ritz-Carlton in the Uptown neighborhood."
Jetsetter
"Large-scale luxury livens up downtown with five-star Tex-Mex to match." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Ritz-Carlton Dallas is big on both style and amenities." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is bound into yet another one of R-C's now-familiar arrangements that combines luxury residences with the chain's brand of upscale lodging and meeting space." Full review
Gayot
"The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain is known for its luxurious offerings and the Dallas location is no exception."
Zagat
4.7
"Enthusiasts "weep with joy" over this "top-of-the-line" Uptown haven sought out for luxurious accommodations, a "fantastic" staff, "extraordinary dining"."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Set in the heart of pedestrian-friendly Uptown, this elegant Regency-style building boasts all the opulence you’d expect from a Ritz-Carlton." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Indulging in maple-and-peppercorn-soaked buffalo tenderloin... relaxing with a massage... heading to lunch in a Bentley town car—these are some of the highlights of a stay at the Ritz-Carlton." Full review
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Don’t miss the heated outdoor pool.
goop
"It’s the impeccable service, kids activities on offer, days spent lounging by the pool, Bentleys on call to take you around the city, and sprawling spa complex, that makes the stay." 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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