Perfect for lovers on weekend escapes and business travelers, the Stoneleigh Hotel in posh Turtle Creek sits amid art and antique galleries, five minutes from downtown Dallas, Tex. Guests are near high-end shopping, fine restaurants and nightlife; museums and theaters; and concerts and pro sports at American Airlines Center. Business travelers are staying near worldwide wholesale merchandising outlets and corporate headquarters.
This 1920s-era hotel remains a sight unto itself. Besides carved oak walls from London, mirrors from Scotland and massive stone lions guarding the entrance, the 11-story Stoneleigh features Prohibition-era secret passageways and trap doors used to transport illegal alcoholic beverages. The registration desk retains its original key and mail slots. The lobby exudes an Old World ambience with molded ceilings, antiques and cushy velvet sofas. As for dining, the Stoneleigh's Art-Deco Nineteen Twenty-three tempts tastebuds with continental and regional fare. In the Lion's Den bar, locals and guests kick back with fine spirits and happy-hour hors d'oeuvres, while perching on comfy bar stools scoping out the crowd.
In addition, the Stoneleigh's celebratory venues include the Penthouse's 7,000 square feet of hardwood-and-marble floors, stained glass, 1920s architecture, fireplaces and stunning city views. The smaller Loft's 15-foot windows offer memorable views, while the ornate Renaissance Ballroom remains popular for banquets and social events.
The hotel's 153 guestrooms feature mahogany furniture, Internet access, custom bedding, premium bath products, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of trendy Uptown.
The Stoneleigh furnishes complimentary transportation to Love Field, the regional airport 10 minutes away. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 25 minutes from the Stoneleigh.
Through the years, movie stars, tycoons and politicos have stayed at the Stoneleigh Hotel. Today, romantics, leisure travelers and business guests come here for classic accommodations, atmosphere and a hard- to-beat location.
