DENVER, Colo.—Two Roads Hospitality, a newly-created international lifestyle company featuring an unrivaled collection of truly individual hotels, resorts and vacation residences, is developing three Thompson Hotels located in the state of Texas. Slated to launch in 2018, Thompson Dallas at The Drever will be the lifestyle brand’s first entry into the state, followed by properties in both San Antonio and Houston.
“We’ve wanted to bring the Thompson Hotels brand to Texas for a long time. The state is home to some of America’s fastest growing cities, each rich in history, culinary and the arts,” said Niki Leondakis, CEO of Hotels & Resorts, Two Roads Hospitality. “We’re excited for Thompson to inject new life into downtown Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston, and we are collaborating with leading Texas developers and architects who are deeply rooted in the Lone Star state to bring locally-inspired design and amenities to our guests.”
Thompson Dallas at The Drever will be located in the city’s bustling downtown business district at 1401 Elm Street and be part of The Drever, a 50-story, 1.5-million-square-foot, mixed-used tower being developed by Drever Capital Management. Built in 1961 and formerly the First National Bank of Dallas, the iconic building was originally designed for legendary Texas oilman H.L. Hunt by architects George Dahl and Thomas E. Stanley to resemble a banker’s pinstripe suit. In later years, the property was home to the Dallas Petroleum Club, Hunt Oil, and “Ewing Oil”, J.R. Ewing’s fictional office in the hit television program Dallas. The Drever is currently downtown Dallas’ largest adaptive renewal project.
Designed and restored by Merriman Anderson/Architects, an award-winning Texas-based firm, in collaboration with the Two Roads Hospitality design team, the 217-room Thompson Dallas at The Drever will honor the history and architectural splendor of the First National Bank of Dallas, while layering in the smart and sophisticated design that Thompson Hotels is known for. Interiors will feature custom-designed furnishings and contemporary architecture, incorporating many of the building’s original elements, including white marble from Marathon, Greece and solar gray glass. Together, the glass and marble cover eight acres. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece is constructed of the same marble that was used to build The Drever. Public spaces will feature works from local and national talents chosen by artist and fine arts consultant Sharon Corgan Leeber of Architectural Arts Company.
Thompson Dallas at The Drever will blend sophistication and Southern hospitality, making it an ideal destination for travelers. The 217 guest rooms and suites will be some of the largest in downtown Dallas and will include two 1,800-square-foot Thompson Suites on the 49th floor. Adjacent will be the hotel’s signature supper club-like lounge, transforming downtown Dallas’ social scene, and the 50th floor will feature a rooftop observation deck with 360-degree unobstructed city views. Additional on-property restaurants and bars will enable guests to have a day-to-night experience. Located on the 9th floor, an amenity-rich spa and wellness deck will house five treatment rooms, a 21,000-square-foot fitness center, and an outdoor infinity pool. The property will also have extensive function and meeting space, including a 4,000-square-foot ballroom.
Slated to launch in 2019, Thompson San Antonio is being led by DC Partners, a Houston-based developer, and San Antonio-based Universal Service Group. Located at 101 Lexington Avenue, the 167-room, 20-story property will be steps from the San Antonio River and the city’s celebrated River Walk, adjacent to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, and within the newly-established Arts District on the north side of downtown San Antonio.
Powers Brown Architecture, an award-winning Houston-based firm, was hand-selected as the architects for the property in collaboration with Mexico’s internationally-acclaimed Amass & G. as the interior design firm. Developed for travelers seeking a refuge in the heart of the Alamo City, the property will include oversized guest rooms and suites, a full-service spa and fitness center, an outdoor pool overlooking the River Walk, and a 3,600-square-foot ballroom for luxury meetings and events. In addition, the hotel will feature dynamic food and beverage offerings, including a rooftop bar with sweeping views of Downtown San Antonio and a street-level restaurant from a celebrated chef. The hotel will also house 56 luxury residential condominium units.
Thompson Houston will be the third Texas property to open from the luxury brand, and will be ushered in by DC Partners and Tianqing Real Estate Development based in China. The hotel is designed to be a lifestyle destination near downtown Houston and will offer guests a locally-inspired Texas experience that incorporates the Thompson brand DNA.
