This luxurious hotel is a baroque masterwork, opened in 1912. In 2005 it was renovated and combines, today, the elegance of the old world with modern facilities. The hotel has a total of 422 rooms and features air conditioning, a lobby with a 24-hour check in, a hotel safe, a cloakroom and a lift. Guests are also invited to take advantage of the hairdressing salon, the newspaper stand, the Walt Garrison Rodeo Bar & Grill, the French restaurant, the bistro, or enjoy afternoon tea. Room and laundry services as well as the car park (charges apply) complete the range of services on offer.

This hotel is situated at the heart of the city, close to many entertainment options. Dallas/ Fort Worth airport is located roughly 35 km from the hotel.

There are several dining options available at this property. The French Room, the hotels award-winning restaurant has been named as best hotel restaurant in the most recent Zagat Survey ranking the top 100 hotel dining rooms in the U.S. Dine amidst the 18-foot domed ceiling adorned with frescoes, hand-blown crystal chandeliers, as gilt sconces cast their glow upon your table for the perfect mood lighting. There is a Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests are introduced to a taste of the Old West in a sophisticated version of Texas honky tonk at the Bar and Grill, featuring hearty Texas fare, Tex-Mex, and pasta. The Bar serves long neck beers and cocktails.