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The Joule Hotel, Dallas

1530 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States of America. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“A moving cog-and-wheel sculpture in the stylish lobby hints at the building’s Industrial Revolution–era beginnings. Urbane elegance continues throughout. Don’t miss the breathtaking, cantilevered rooftop pool area.”

Frommers review:

“In the town built by black gold—the hotel’s name is taken from an international unit of energy—a massive piece of oil machinery slowly turns beside the check-in desk. That’s a special welcome for the J.R. Ewing, Jr. types this hotel attracts, but for those whose wealth isn’t derived from petroleum profits, the big wheel looks like another piece of art.”

Telegraph review:

“The Joule is set in a revitalised 1920s neo-Gothic landmark building in downtown Dallas; inside, it manages to be both dramatic and whimsical at once, with an equally strong emphasis on world-class art and guest service. The scene is exciting and vibrant, and there’s a communal living room and a rooftop pool bar.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Joule Hotel, Dallas. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Dallas

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What guests liked

All you need to know

The Joule Hotel is more than just an attractive, modern accommodation; it carries its own distinctive design persona coupled with a dash of authentic Dallas heritage.

Housed in an old-world 1927 Gothic bank structure, it’s anything but a nostalgic endeavor. This becomes evident from afar when you spot the striking rooftop infinity pool jutting out from the building’s front, about six or seven stories high.

Adam D. Tihany, a seasoned interior architect known for his hotel and restaurant designs, is behind this project. Far from being a lukewarm stab at jazzing up the interiors, the hotel stands out as a chic, contemporary boutique establishment that can compete with the best on either coast.

Those of us who’ve seen our fair share of hotels might be curious about the practical details, as it’s notoriously challenging for a hotel to both look impressive and function efficiently. There’s no need for concern here—this isn’t some shaky boutique setup but a member of the Starwood Luxury Collection.

As such, the rooms are technologically advanced and not merely visually appealing but also luxuriously comfortable. In terms of service, there are no surprises—just as it should be.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Greg

9 May 2024

We had a fantastic weekend getaway and the Joule is positioned perfectly to chill or set off on any adventure Dallas has

Staff is amazing, very attentive and warm. The property is gorgeous, downtown city atmosphere with a boutique feel.

The cabana service should be run in house.

4.5
Jeanette

30 April 2024

Wish we had been there for longer and would love to go back!

Great design and facilities.

Restaurant closed at 10pm and as we had a late arrival we felt a little rushed. Our main server was amazing tho! Rooms v dark 🥲

3.5
William

24 April 2024

Pleasant

Nice suites

We booked as it had a nice pool only to be told that it was 600 dollars to be able to sit anywhere and they had to be booked in advance - DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE JUST FOR THE POOL

3.5
Hilary

23 April 2024

Great place to stay with a gorgeous pool.

We had a terrace room which was great as you can check out the view from your balcony

It annoyed me that we had to ask for tea and coffee making facilities and then we had to go and buy our own tea bags.

4.0
Philippe

10 April 2024

Upscale hotel in downtown Dallas, 1/4 walk from JFK assassination site with very high price parking

Upscale hotel in downtown Dallas, 1/4 walk from JFK assassination site, with a few restaurants and snack bars in the vicinity.

Ex-post, they charged me twice the parking overnight w/o any reason for a total 119$ one night.

5.0
Ernestanie

30 March 2024

I didn’t want to leave

Everything

The location of the spa, but they are currently working on that

5.0
Amanda

8 March 2024

We will continue staying at The Joule when traveling to Dallas.

Clean, safe, and amazing staff!!! Everyone was friendly and helpful. I discovered that I left my kindle in my room. Director of Security, David, overnighted it to me.

5.0
Revels

7 February 2024

Amazing is all I can stay just amazing

Everything

N/A

4.0
Jill

18 January 2024

Great service at a well-located Dallas hotel.

The service was the best part of our stay. Every time we needed help, we found it. The staff went above and beyond.

The price was quite high ($500 per night) and the room and hotel were nice but not THAT nice.

5.0
Stephen

3 January 2024

Great place to stay in Dallas

Location and cost

Nothing

5.0
Debbie

27 December 2023

Fabulous.

Super location, great rooms, Sassetta Restaurant fabulous but what made our trip so memorable and special was the staff especially Jon Paul Barnes. Such a wonderful person. He went above and beyond to make us feel truly welcome and special. He’s a real standout for the hotel and really made our 10 day trip with the family for Christmas a truly memorable one.

5.0
Debbie

27 December 2023

Wonderful. Especially the staff.

Great location. Comfortable room but the staff are the ones who make it extra special. Jon Paul Barnes made our trip extra special. He was so attentive and so thoughtful. He’s an absolute Star. The Joule is lucky to have him.

5.0
Michael

16 October 2023

Amazing Staff, Incredible Hotel that is Perfectly Situated in Downtown Dallas

I loved the People, Art Work and the Restaurant

The only negative was that the path to the pool was closed. I wasn’t going to swim, but wanted to see what it looked like. Having said that, this is sooo very tiny minor a concern

5.0
Lauren

14 September 2023

Impeccable

Service and facilities exceeded expectations

4.0
John

5 September 2023

Nice modern hotel with small rooms and $50 parking

Very nice staff and the room was very clean

The room was very small and did not have a coffee setup or ice machines on the floor. Also the parking was $50

5.0
Nicole

9 August 2023

Short and sweet but just perfect

We had room service for breakfast and it was fabulous.

I wish there was a bath in the giant bathroom

4.0
Jeffery

8 August 2023

Very good

I did not like the fact that bums off the street walked up to me and family asking for money as I waited for valet

5.0
Cheyenna

21 July 2023

Exceptional

All the staff I encountered with was very polite and professional.

4.5
Mr

14 July 2023

Fabulous

Superb , room restaurants bathroom electric shades area for make up shower heads room size room service pool view just top notch

I know it sounds like a spoiled guest but being in a 5 star hotel requieres special requests from thier guest a milkshake on room service is nothing that hard to comply sadly they don't have milkshakes for BB meal or dinner

5.0
Chilel

12 July 2023

My stay was perfect

Staff was very friendly, room was very clean and spacious. Great location and spa was wonderful

No complaints

5.0
Paul

10 July 2023

Fantastic.

Service was great. Room is nice.

Elevator button was broken.

3.5
Laura

1 June 2023

Nice facility. No food and bad communication. I was supposed to get a free breakfast. I hope I did

Spa and room wee fine

I asked for down pillows and didn’t get them. I was told there was in room dining and when I called was told there wasn’t and I should have had a notice left in my room. There was no notice. It was just after 8:00 pm and I ate from the minibar, junk, and I sure was charged for it. That was very annoying.

5.0
Henny

25 May 2023

One of the best places to stay in the states with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff!!

Location, Staff, Amenities.

NA

5.0
Jacquelyn

23 May 2023

The Joule was fabulous. The hotel, staff, and location made our stay perfect and relaxing.

The staff was more than willing to assist. I had not requested a handicapped accessible room yet the staff was able to immediately assist in changing in our room.

I cannot think of anything

4.5
Frank

22 May 2023

pleasant stay

great cool location

no coffee or tea in room

4.0
Donna

17 April 2023

lovely property! fun and funky vibe with all the class and luxury of a 5 star. excellent service and amenities. we enjoy

fun aesthetic! funky art and decor - so different and refreshing!

small elevators

3.5
Jane

14 April 2023

fab location and most staff great. rooms wel equipped and comfy. we were in a 51 sq ft king.

location. service. roof top bar cocktails great. can use fridge for own drinks if you want. comfy beds. well equipped rooms. check in easy.

CBD cocktails and food not very good. basement bar smells of drains. we were in room 746 and they holds weddings directly below windows with very very loud music. they have a licence up to 10am for events in this space. they gave us some credits for food and parking but was not enjoyable as we wanted to get to bed early.

5.0
David

10 April 2023

welcoming and very comfortable

Very attentive service - and genuine.

5.0
Derrick

1 April 2023

Exceptional

Loved my stay. Whenever I’m in town this will be my home.

N/A

5.0
Matthew

24 February 2023

Exceptional

Fantastic and polite employees and very clean and impressive room and facilities.

3.5
Elad

18 February 2023

Just fine, nothing more

lacked energy, extremely dark, staff was not very accommodating. Everything was fine, but uninviting.

5.0
Angel

5 February 2023

Above and beyond a 4 star experience!

We got stuck in Dallas due to an ice storm and the city shut down. We barely made it to the hotel as the road conditions got hazardous very quickly. The staff was so kind and accommodating. We had spent a week traveling already and were headed home with bags full of dirty clothes. They do not have a laundry service, but got housekeeping to wash clothes for us (enough for 3 days). The city was covered in ice but the wonderful valet manager grabbed our hands and walked us to a restaurant that was open so we could eat. We also ate at the hotel restaurants (excellent food) and had room service. 10/10 recommend everything from food, service, cleanliness, and staff. I suspect the hotel staff was stranded there too, but were all smiles after not being able to go home for several days.

While the food and service was excellent, the 19% service charge on everything (even bringing a pizza up from the restaurant ourselves) was a bit much.

5.0
Arna

8 January 2023

my stay was comfortable, stress free, relaxing and I will be returning.

All of the staff from the moment I exited my vehicle were courteous, helpful, and accommodating. the room was very comfortable and inviting, I felt at home; not as if I was in a hotel.

I have no complaints or shortcomings to speak of.

5.0
Eddie

30 December 2022

relaxing

modern comfortable styling

5.0
Arna

28 December 2022

Exceptional

staff, courteous service

difficulty parking, logistics of main entrance

5.0
Rosina

27 December 2022

Exceptional

very good

4.5
Suzanne

28 November 2022

Trendy boutique hotel

The staff was great and the concierge had excellent recommendations of nearby restaurants.

5.0
Bryan

28 November 2022

Exceptional

This place really embodies customer service and class. I've stayed in several hotels in Dallas and this place has become my all time favorite. From valet, to room service, to in-room dining, to housekeeping you will be hard pressed to find anything negative about this place. You feel welcomed from the time you greet the folks at the front desk. In a day and age where finding excellent customer service is difficult this hotel restores your faith. Kudos to the owner and management for a truly top notch experience. The hotel is quite lovely too. I really love the huge bathrooms and showers. Rooms and beds are cozy, comfortable and most importantly QUIET.

5.0
Jo-ellan

17 November 2022

phenomenal hotel

everything

4.5
Michael

29 October 2022

it’s was wonderful experience

location

parking

5.0
Danielle

10 October 2022

it was the perfect place to end our trip to Dallas and I would 100% stay again.

we loved the early check in, aesthetic, the friendly staff, the room, and the pool area with rentable cabanas

We had no complaints, perfect stay.

4.0
Tracy

9 October 2022

Very good

location was perfect for us, staff is amazing!

not sure about deluxe king room, it’s just a regular room. nothing deluxe about it except the price and not really worth upgrading to deluxe.

3.5
Maria

3 October 2022

Pleasant

The hotel was nice, but I spent the 3 nights prior at The Thompson (a similarly priced hotel) that was far superior in terms of staff and room quality. Also, the Friday and Saturday nights were very loud, with lots of noise coming in from the street!

5.0
Tracy

19 September 2022

overall great

could not get ice delivered to our room.

5.0
Florencia

16 September 2022

amazing value with a luxurious feel

the decor, the service, the art, the location , the room (size and modern)

everything was amazing

5.0
Patrick

15 September 2022

Amazing!

Great hotel. Staff are incredibly friendly. Great location.

Some homeless people around

3.5
Gross

15 September 2022

stylish, great location, but needs some mechanical work

location

mechanical issues: couldn't adjust a/c, sink leaked, curtain let in too much light

4.5
Vicky

7 September 2022

Was only there one night, wished it had been a little longer.

Breakfast was great, really enjoyed it, Fast friendly service.

4.5
Yvonne

7 September 2022

Fabulous

Hotel and individual rooms were gorgeous. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating.

5.0
Ashley

6 September 2022

everyone was VERY polite and friendly.

absolutely everything.

nothing really.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Minimarket on site
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna (additional charge)
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Nightclub/DJ
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Cleaning services

  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible

Pool and wellness

  • - Rooftop pool
  • - Infinity pool
  • - Pool with view
  • - Pool bar
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Face masks for guests available
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