The
Stoneleigh, a hotel located in Dallas, a
vibrant city and cultural hub in North Texas, the most populous centre in the
Dallas - Forth Worth Metroplex, one of the most influential cities in the
U.S., known for its booming economy, diverse cultural scene, and a very
welcoming atmosphere, sits at the crossroads of several major highways, making
it a strategic location within the United Stated, a place where American
Football reigns supreme and modern skyscrapers meet cowboys heritage has
reopened its doors following renovations joining Marriott International’s Autograph
Collection.
The
Stoneleigh, Autograph Collection is a historic Art Deco hotel originally
designed by architect Frank J. Woerner and opened in 1923 with interiors reimagined
in the 1930s by Dorothy Draper.
The hotel is located at 2977 Maple Avevue in Uptown Dallas,
within a 15 - minute walk of McKinney Avenue and American Airline Center has
reopened after a renovation featuring redesigned interiors by design studio
Fettle, an award - winning boutique interior architecture and design firm
headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in restaurant, bar, and
hotel design by providing services from initial concepts and creating tailored,
high - end, functional spaces.
The
property now offers 176 rooms and suites ranging from 300 to 1.000 square feet
including the Draper Suite and the Penthouse. Accommodations features high - pile wool carpeting, geometric wallcoverings, lacquered burl bar cabinets,
sculptural upholstered headboards, and art by California – based artist Jack Lewis.
Bathrooms include Venetian glass sconces by
Sogni di Cristallo, a leading company in the field of interior lighting based
in Murano, Venice, Italy and custom wallcoverings.
The
hotel’s 72 suites provide apartment - style layouts with separate living areas.
The 11th floor houses signature suites and original rooms, including the Music
Room features restored 500 - year old wood panelling from London’s Charterhouse
School, a minstrels’ balcony and a crystal chandelier by Fettle, the Dining
Room and Library.
Two new
dining venues have opened at the hotel, led by Chef Michael White in his Dallas
debut. The Lions Den which also features a terrace for outdoor dining, is an Italian supper club offering breakfast, lunch,
weekend brunch, and dinner, with menu items including house - made pastas, a
Porterhouse presented as tartare manzo di manzo and grilled striploin, and
Dover sole with brown butter and lemon.
Leonessa
serves as a lounge and café, offering espresso, pastries, and light seasonal
items in the morning, and cocktails and small plates in the evening. Menu items
include grilled octopus with eggplant caponata, garganelli with prosciutto,
peas, and truffle butter, as well as oysters with caviar. The lounge provides both
indoor and terrace seating.
The
Stoneleigh, Autograph Collection also features a fitness centre with
performance and strength - training equipment, an outdoor pool area with
daybeds, loungers and umbrellas, with a menu by Chef Michael White that
includes lobster rolls, mini corn dogs, and seasonal bites, along with frozen
cocktails, spritzes, wines, an non - alcoholic beverages.
The hotel
offers more than 20.000 square feet of meeting and event space, including
indoor and outdoor venues, and The Library and Music Room are available for
private gatherings.
The property joins the Marriott Autograph Collection, a
selected family of distinctive, independent hotels with a focus on unique
design reflecting the culture and spirit of the destination, ranging from historic luxury to
modern hotels and resorts. The collection emphasizes “exactly like nothing
else” experiences, often incorporating art, local cuisine, and specific themes
like rich history or beachside getaways.
Links
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalkl-the-stoneleigh-autograph-collection/overview/history/
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