Knife restaurant's chef's table at the Highland Dallas, photograph courtesy of the hotel
The 204-room Highland Dallas has undergone a dramatic design renovation. The refresh tackled the guest rooms, the lobby and the public spaces.
The first-ever property to join Hilton’s Curio Collection, the Highland helped define the brand that is built on individuality, authenticity and immersive design rooted in local culture.
"We wanted this renovation to reflect not just where Dallas is going, but what made the Highland so iconic to begin with," said Dina Marinelli, LEED AP, project designer at BAMO, the design firm that led the renovations. "The result is a property that feels stylish but soulful, contemporary but rooted — a true reflection of the city’s creative pulse."
Central to the hotel's redesign is a museum-worthy art program curated by Sweeney Art Advisory, which touches every corner of the hotel. Guests will admire works by leading contemporary artists, including Jim Zhou, Alicia LaChance and Kimberly George.
New aesthetic
The redesigned spaces fuse clean lines, organic textures and sculptural details. The lobby is adorned with a handcrafted terracotta mural inspired by the Texas hillside and bluebonnets, and custom chandeliers made of hand-blown seeded glass — a nod to native Texas dandelions — shine from above. Now available are a new grab-and-go marketplace and a coffee bar.
The guest rooms have been reimagined as light-filled sanctuaries using natural materials, neutral palettes and custom artwork.
Plenty of room for events
The Highland features more than 13,000 square feet meeting space, including the 6,470-square-foot Opus Grand Ballroom, which received upgrades during the project. Catering is provided by James Beard–nominated chef John Tesar and the property's Knife Restaurant.