Statler Hotel: Dallas TX
I’ve got another great place to recommend to you all for a stay in Dallas! It’s in downtown Dallas and is near plenty for the whole family to see and do! I’m talking about the Statler Hotel of course! I checked them out this past week and wow! I loved the ambiance and the retro feel and decor of the hotel. I learned they call it Retro Forward and I am here for it! There are some vintage cars parked out front of the hotel which just goes to show you what you’ll get when you get inside! Let’s talk a little history of the hotel first, shall we? The hotel was built in 1956 and was the first major hotel build in 30 years for the city of Dallas. It was also the first glass and metal building in the nation with a thin-skinned curtain wall design consisting of 1 3/8” panels made of glass and colored porcelain coated metal. I am getting a bit ahead of myself on this one as you haven’t even seen pics yet! Here’s a picture to hold you over- but check out the paneling ...