The Joule Hotel, DallasThe Joule Hotel in Dallas, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 74 of 289 hotels we score in Dallas. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $538 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Joule Hotel is a four-star property with 160 rooms at 1530 Main Street in downtown Dallas's central business district. It occupies a restored 1920s Neo-Gothic landmark building and displays works by artists such as Tony Tasset, Andy Warhol and Millard Sheets. Beyond accommodation, it functions as a dining and retail destination and a gathering place for the neighbourhood, and it stays open around the clock. Facilities include a gym, spa with massage services, swimming pool, restaurant with special diet menus, business centre, secure parking and pet-friendly rooms. It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the city's commercial core and appreciate design-led surroundings. Rooms are on the compact side, which may not suit everyone.What stands out

Strong art collection throughout the building

Central downtown Dallas location

Spa, pool and gym on site

Open 24 hours daily

Watch out for

Rooms are compact

Lobby space is small

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