After visiting the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa this week, I was able to snap a few sneak peaks of the new space.  The first photo features the sparkling dining room found in Bolla (Modern Italian cuisine by David Bull) located on the lobby level of the hotel.  Some of the original Hotel signage is displayed in Bolla and provides a unique union of glamour and history.  The second shot is of the new lobby, and the last showcases a plush Art-Deco banquet nestled in Bolla Bar.

There’s a new Fort Worth Star Telegram article out this week that focuses on the new Managing Director of the Stoneleigh, John Langston. No stranger to historic hotels, Langston has once worked with The Driskill Hotel in Austin, The Texas Hotel in Ft. Worth, and the Mansion here in Dallas. He’s pictured on the left above along with the new Director of Sales & Marketing, Gretchen Stofer Darby and the Chef of Stoneleigh’s Bolla Restaurant, David Bull.

This article provides interesting insight on the Stoneleigh’s new Managing Director. Take for instance, his response as to why the hotel was shut down completely for renovations in lieu of staying open for repairs:

“The hotel was in dire need of restoration. To try and provide a luxury experience around construction is just, in my book, not possible. It was more important for us to close and do the restoration correctly so that when we did reopen, we had a beautiful, perfect product.

That’s what the Stoneleigh needed.”

By the way, I received confirmation today that the offical opening date of the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is March 3rd!

Recently, the Stoneleigh released a new fact sheet, which goes over all of the specifics about the newly renovated property.  As the hotel finishes up some final touches, this document relays some interesting facts about the property, including details regarding amenities, the spa, meetings & events, restaurant, and more.  The fact sheet also includes this interesting bit about the hotel’s history:

“Opened in 1923, the Stoneleigh was the tallest residence hotel west of the Mississippi.  Home to many prominent Dallasites, the “modern high-rise” was the fashionable setting for grand social fetes, celebrations, business gatherings, as well as a showcase for regional art, theatrical and cultural exhibitions. 

Enamored by The Stoneleigh, Texas entrepreneur Col. Harry Stewart purchased the hotel in 1934.  His opulent Penthouse addition, designed by Dallas architects Greene, La Roche & Dahl with interiors designed by Dorothy Draper & Company, became the family’s private residence and showcase for entertaining an elite international ciricle. 

Coined the hotel “Where the Stars Rest at Night,” The Stoneleigh has hosted celebrated guests such as Judy Garland, Katherine Hepburn, Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Andy Warhol, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Oliver Stone among others.”

As the Stoneleigh nears its imminet re-opening, I was able to find some brand new photos that demonstrate how this Uptown luxury hotel has been re-developed and brought back to its former glory. Here’s a look at some shots of the new Stoneleigh Hotel room:

The Stoneleigh Hotel was recently showcased in an informative feature article in the Dallas Business Journal, which discusses the renovation project and a snapshot of the 15 month construction and design process. Stay tuned to the blog for more updates and insider news as the hotel comes closer to opening its doors to the public.

In other news, the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa team will be officially moving their offices onsite to the hotel sometime next week, further indication that the new Uptown luxury offering is close to its grand re-launch…