By CRYSTAL GOH

Overlooking the bustling city of Dallas, Texas, stands The Joule, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel. Following the restoration of its 1920s neo-Gothic façade, the 10-storey building has been given a contemporary facelift by Tihany Design to make for an elegant urban retreat.

The hotel boasts 129 spacious, luxuriously appointed guestrooms, among them, a penthouse suite complete with private access and roof terrace. Each suite embodies the culture and vibrancy of the city through a series of iconic black-and-white photographs of downtown Dallas specially commissioned for The Joule.

Guest can enjoy their pick of all-American cuisine by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Charlie Palmer with a unique menu that allows diners to customize their selections.

After dinner, those looking for a lively night out may retreat to the trendy underground bar for a round of cocktails, while those eager to catch the city by night can take a dip in the hotel’s unique overhanging rooftop pool whose edge juts out over the side of the building for a literally heart-stopping view.

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