All rooms have record players — such as this one in the Majestic Suite — for sampling owner John Kirtland's extensive vinyl collection.
The 177-room Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel opened at the end of February. A transformation of the 1932 Tower Petroleum Building, the property most recently operated as the Cambria Downtown Dallas but has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation with an eye to the elegance of its past.
The building's current owner, John Kirtland of Kirtland Records, is behind the hotel's music-forward guest experience, which is rooted in the locale. (Kirtland was the drummer for the band Deep Blue Something, known for the 1995 hit song "Breakfast at Tiffany’s.") Each room comes with a record player, on which guests can play gems from Kirtland’s personal vinyl collection that is housed in the lobby.
The hotel's signature restaurant, Brasserie Toussaint, serves lunch and dinner with French and Asian flavors; a weekend brunch will start up soon. For more casual meals, Café Toussaint is open for breakfast and small bites throughout the day.
The brand's concierge service, Renaissance Navigators, provides insider tips for authentic local experiences — including exploration of Deep Ellum, one of the city’s most distinct areas and just a five-minute walk from the hotel. The property also features a 24/7 fitness center and 5,600 square feet of event space.