Friday, the 13th, was not going to stop my husband from having a needed medical procedure at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. We drove from Austin on Thursday afternoon to beat the traffic and decided to stay at a fun hotel close to Baylor Hospital called The Joule. It is housed in the landmark 16-story 1920's Dallas National Bank building and adjoining 10 story tower, featuring 129 guest rooms and suites. The cutting edge design is created by Adam D. Tihany. He conceived the bold and modern lines that compliment the neo-gothic structure, as well as the Charlie Palmer restaurant and on the 10 floor the hotels most dramatic feature, the 39 foot infinity rooftop pool that cantilevers out over Main Street!
There is a fabulous slow black iron rotating gear feature in the back of the lobby serving as a focal point and generating energy to the hotel.
The building's legacy of scale allow for high columns which are enhanced with the new sweeping dark lime oak beams detail which mimic the framework of the oil derrick in the fields.
The lobby offers warm, inviting, elcoming gathering places, including a lobby loung and espresso bar with WIFI access and a library.
Friday morning we saw many business types (some looked so young) freshly showered and dressed in suits looking ready to conquer the world. We wondered if they indulged in the attached restaurant/bar "Charlie Palmer" Thursday night....it was packed!
Adam Tihany commissions original art work for each guestroom and suite and all through the hotel. I was grateful to relax and absorb the gift Joule gives to each client of the chance to enjoy the art collection. It's provided to stimulate the senses and that it does!
The Eye Flower by Richard Phillips is an eye-catching piece (no pun intended). It might be seen as a satire of the fashion industry while also glorifying the pursuit of glamour.
Friday,the 13th, worked out famously for Geno ~ in and out in record time. He could not eat Friday morning before the procedure but I enjoyed a quiet moment in the Charlie Palmer and relaxed in the lobby watching a beautiful fall day emerge.
Kudos to a hip, retro, hotel with a very friendly staff who made lemonade for us when we came to town with lemons!