Soak in The Statler Residences That Are Midcentury Modern Cool

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Photography: Statler Hotel and Residences

The Statler Hotel is one of Dallas’ most iconic buildings and one of the most successful preservation stories we’ve documented over the years. The Statler Residences are also one of the best places to live in this city.

Surprised? Don’t be. The idea of hotel living has appealed to most of us since we read “Eloise at the Plaza.” Seriously, what could be better than living in a hotel?

It turns out, nothing!

The iconic wall graphic was uncovered during renovation.

CandysDirt.com writer and photographer Mimi Perez and I recently took an afternoon to tour the Statler Hotel and Residences. To say we were impressed is an understatement.

“I love the old-school architecture, the historic building, and the ‘Mad Men’ feel but with modern-day amenities,” Mimi said. With the park across the street, the Majestic theater two blocks away, and a DART hub four blocks away, you can’t ask for a better location or more VIP resident perks.”

The Statler Residences
The Statler Residences
The Statler Residences
Kitchens have stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, European-style espresso cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, and huge pantries.
Yes, those are gorgeous hardwood floors! Statler Residences include a wide variety of options from studio apartments to penthouses!

High-Rise Living That is Perfect For Everyone

Indeed, I cannot imagine a more ideal residence for anyone ready for high-rise living. If you have just moved to Dallas, The Statler Hotel and Residences will envelop you in a warm and inviting community in the heart of the city, complete with resident-only events. If you are downsizing, your life will become immensely easier and more enjoyable because not only do you have all of the advantages of hotel living, you never have to leave the premises to have a great time.

Play on a vintage PacMan game, bowl in the historic alley, and grab a burger at Scout.
The vintage bowling lanes.

Forget The Plaza: Eloise Would Have Been Much Happier at The Statler Residences

Start your day with breakfast at Overeasy, catch some rays at Waterproof, the rooftop pool, grab a haircut at Pegasus Barbers, then head down to lunch and games at the 4,000-square-foot gaming hall and gastropub, Scout.

Next, it’s time for a workout at the fully equipped fitness center and a quick change for cocktails at Bourbon and Banter, then dinner at Primo’s MX Kitchen, or Sfereco. If you don’t want to venture out one evening, remember you can order room service. You can even get married here, in the Grand Ballroom, when there’s not a visiting musical guest performing!

The former underground barbershop has been turned into Bourbon and Banter, a modern-day speakeasy.
The Statler Residences
The outdoor patio with the recovered Wishing Star sculpture by José de Rivera.

The Statler Residences are also the place to live if you’ve just graduated from college or grad school. I can say, with absolute authority, that living at The Statler Hotel and Residences is much more reasonable than what you’ll pay for an apartment in Boston and so much nicer.

The Statler Residences
The 219 luxury apartments at The Statler Residences have access to two resort-style swimming pools
The Statler mascot, Llinda Llee the Llama

Don’t be fooled that this is an adults-only environment. Remember, many children in New York, Boston, and Chicago grow up downtown in high-rise condos and apartments. Having a park with kid amenities across the street is a huge draw for young families.

The Statler Residences
Statler Residences

And as Mimi noted, “It’s just a cool place to live!”

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

2 Comments

  1. Ed Murchison on July 5, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    I am so happy that this great Mid-century Modern hotel was so gracefully saved.

    • Joanna England on July 6, 2022 at 10:44 am

      Agree!

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