The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Dallas, Texas
1914 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
Original Property Opened in 1956
Historic Hotels of America member since 2018
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Heralded as America’s first modern hotel, The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton opened in January 1956. It boasted a cantilever architectural style that allowed for a decorative glass and porcelain exterior curtain wall in classic Midcentury modern teals and vast open interior spaces. Amongst other countless progressive features, The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton was the first building to ever have elevator music and offered separate elevator banks for service and guests. This hotel catered to business while offering entertainment seamlessly. It was the largest convention hotel in the southwestern United States but also had a Grand Ballroom and fine-dining supper club that hosted many famous acts, including Tony Bennet, Liberace, and the Jackson 5.
Discover
- Discover The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton, once the largest convention hotel in the southwestern United States, and the first hotel to play elevator music. Having opened in 1956, it was lauded for its Mid-century architecture and the latest in electronic innovations.
- Visit the stunning ballroom, which hosted notable acts such as Liberace, Tony Bennet, and The Jackson 5. Check out the picture of the band performing on the second floor.
- Look for two original art pieces at The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton that were restored—a Jack Lubin mural behind the reception desk, and a Wishing Star sculpture in the courtyard.
Explore
- Explore the 1.75-acre Main Street Gardens Park across from The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton. Check out the fountains, City Park Café, walking paths, dog run, and children’s playground.
- Walk to the Dallas Farmers Market, only 10 minutes away. Nestled among skyscrapers, this market with its fresh seasonal produce has been a staple of the community since 1941.
- Visit the historic Deep Ellum neighborhood. Established in 1873, it was one of Dallas’ first commercial districts primarily run by immigrants. In 1914, Henry Ford chose this neighborhood for one of his earliest automobile plants. The landmark building has since been turned into loft apartments surrounded by a flourishing music and artists’ scene.
Experience
- Head over to the Dallas Zoo, which has come a long way from its original 1888 setup of two deer and two mountain lions. Now more than 2,000 animals thrive in such habitats as Giants of the Savanna, the Simmons Hippo Outpost, and Wonders of the Wild.
- Stroll down to the Dallas Arts District with multiple museums, including the Dallas Museum of Art, performing art venues, theatres, and much more. Another five-minute drive brings visitors to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which offers historical context for the events that happened after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- Experience one of the regular concerts and events that take place in The Statler ballroom, and The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton's F&B venues such as Scout. Go salsa dancing, rock out to an 1980’s tribute band. or line dance to country music.
Taste
- Relax and have fun at Scout, a large venue that mixes an eclectic menu mixed with billiards, bowling, games and live music.
- Sample the cocktails at Bourbon & Banter, a speakeasy housed in the basement of the hotel in what was once a hair salon. Enjoy a large selection of bourbons and half-off deals during happy hour.
- Start new days with gourmet coffee or creative brunch cocktails at Overeasy, The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton's all-day diner and coffee shop.
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