EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #712

The Joule

Name: The Joule
Address: 1530 Main Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, US
Telephone: 214-748-1300

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

4,193 guest reviews analysed

1530 Main Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, US

Distinctions

Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Independent luxury
Advisor network
Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

90.7 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 4,193 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

city breaks
wellness
food & wine
business

About The Joule

The Joule in Dallas offers 160 rooms and a selection of dining options, including CBD Provisions, serving French-inspired Texan cuisine, and Sassetta, featuring Italian dishes. Guests can visit the Midnight Rambler, Weekend Coffee, and the Lobby Bar for drinks. The Spa at The Joule, recognised as the #1 spa in Texas by Spas of America and awarded a Forbes Four-Star rating for 2026, provides custom facials, holistic body rituals, and restorative massages. The hotel features a unique 8-foot cantilevered swimming pool, a fitness centre, and valet parking. Pet-friendly perks are available for guests traveling with dogs.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Joule as an EMPTYJET property for its central Dallas location, award-winning spa, and diverse dining options. The hotel’s recognition by Spas of America and Forbes Travel Guide, along with its pet-friendly policy and notable swimming pool, make it a strong choice for travellers seeking comfort and amenities.

Key facts

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
Keys: 160 rooms
Check-in / out: 15:00 / 12:00
Pets: allowed
Architecture: A revitalized, Neo-gothic landmark in the heart of downtown Dallas
Type: City, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

Swimming pool — The Joule's unique 8-foot cantilevered pool provides guests the sensation of swimming out

Dining

Multiple restaurants — CBD Provisions; Sassetta
Bar — Hotel bars are the best bars, especially when it comes to people watching

Policies

Pet friendly — evidence: perks for your pup

Services

Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet parking

Wellness

Spa — Rated #1 spa in Texas by Spas of America, The Spa at The Joule is a subterranean oasis
Fitness centre — evidence: Located on the 9th floor, our Fitness Center is open twenty-four hours for hotel guests

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Restaurant: CBD Provisions — French in method, Texan in manner
Restaurant: Sassetta — Italian
Bar: Midnight Rambler
Bar: Weekend Coffee
Bar: Lobby Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Spa: The Spa at The Joule — Custom facials, holistic body rituals, and restorative massages

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Pools: 1

Awards & affiliations

Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star · Spa2026
Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
VirtuosoMember
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

32.7806, -96.7985

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
Official hotel websiteOfficial19 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

The Joule

About The Joule

Key facts