The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth, the Cultural District’s first luxury hotel, is scheduled to open in November 2023. Part of Crescent Real Estate’s platinum portfolio, the property draws inspiration from Fort Worth’s renowned museums and historic neighborhoods, reflecting the distinctive history, diversity and character of Fort Worth and nearby Dallas.
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Located steps from top attractions such as the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Dickies Arena and the Kimbell Art Museum, the five-story hotel was designed by OZ Architecture to integrate with the Cultural District. Interiors by Rottet Studio emphasize authentic, natural materials—stone, wood, metal, concrete and locally sourced brick—arranged to create a strong sense of place. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a lush courtyard oasis and flood the lobby with natural light.
The Crescent will offer 200 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms, including 12 luxury suites. Each room emphasizes simple elegance and comfort, featuring marble accents, refined décor, local artwork, mini bars, lounge seating and a generously sized workstation.
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Dining options span breakfast through dinner, led by the upscale Mediterranean restaurant Emilia’s, which partners with Fort Worth purveyors and local farms. Emilia’s also offers an elevated fine-dining experience in the Blue Room. The main dining room pairs a bright, refreshing atmosphere with flavors developed by executive chef Preston Paine.
The lobby’s Circle Bar extends the Mediterranean-inspired approach, shifting smoothly from morning espresso service to afternoon aperitivos and evening cocktails, wines and small plates drawn from Emilia’s menu. The hotel’s rooftop bar offers panoramic views of Fort Worth and craft cocktails created by expert mixologists.
The Crescent provides more than 14,000 square feet of event space across 10 venues, combining indoor and outdoor settings equipped with modern audiovisual technology. The 8,000-square-foot courtyard serves as a central gathering space and features a custom, climate-controlled tent for year-round events, weddings and celebrations. The Grand Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, opens to natural light and offers indoor-outdoor flexibility, according to Robert Rechtermann, general manager of The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth.
Wellness amenities include a Canyon Ranch Wellness Club with access to a state-of-the-art fitness center and a spa featuring 10 treatment rooms and a salon, providing guests with comprehensive options for relaxation and fitness.
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Double-occupancy room rates at The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth start in the range of $314 to $359 per night. The hotel is part of a larger mixed-use development, The Crescent, Fort Worth, which also includes a 170,000-square-foot Class AA office building and 167 luxury residential apartments.