A proud
member of Historic Hotels of America, The
Stoneleigh Hotel was built in 1923 for the
then staggering sum of just over a million
dollars. At the time it was built The
Stoneleigh was showcased as the tallest
building in Dallas, as well as the tallest
hotel west of the Mississippi River.
Frank
J. Woerner designed the Stoneleigh in a
combination of Art Deco and Federal styles.
The hotel's rich history dates back to Harry
Stewart, who made his money as a Ford Tractor
Distributor. Secret passageways, trap doors,
mysterious rooms and sliding mirrors are a
favorite when touring the property. The
hotel's unique features also include walls of
intricately carved oak from London's
Charthouse School (originally purchased and
imported by William Randolph Hearst), a
rooftop neon sign (named a historic landmark
in 1983), and extravagant mirrored wall
pieces from Balmoral of Scotland.
Over
the years and at present, this Dallas
landmark frequently hosts movie stars,
business tycoons, top entertainers, and world
leaders, giving it a most fascinating
history.
Guests truly enjoy exploring the heritage of
this unique home away from home and the
legacy of the Uptown neighborhood.
2927 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
214.871.7111
Taken from the history
section of the website at:
http://www.stoneleighhotel.com/
