City: Dallas, TX

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (214) 742-8200, (800) 221-9083

Address: 1321 Commerce St.

Description: The Adolphus looks and feels like a palace, and for good reason: Built in 1912 as a secondary residence for beer baron Adolphus Busch, the hotel has hosted the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Norway’s King Olaf V, among a long list of dignitaries. Everything about the 21-story Adolphus broadcasts baroque, from the ornately framed portraits and fantastic tapestries and upholstery in public spaces to the grand, Queen Anne–style decor in 422 rooms, including 16 suites. You’ll enjoy luxurious bedding, complimentary wireless Internet, luxurious marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and, in suites, a choice of garden terraces, entertaining areas, and full-kitchen options. There is a limited, on-site fitness center or the option of (for-fee) passes for the nearby Texas Club, with full fitness facilities. Extensive meeting spaces are available, and the business center includes computer and laptop workstations, color printers, office equipment rental, and desktop publishing. Finest among the Adolphus offerings, on top of elegant afternoon tea service, is the sublime experience of dining in the widely acclaimed French Room, a restaurant with ceiling murals and sparkling chandeliers. In addition, there’s the Bistro Bar and Lobby Living Room; and Walt Garrison Rodeo Bar and Grill. A block from the hotel is Neiman Marcus, which co-hosts with the Adolphus the children’s Christmas parade bringing 350,000 spectators downtown.