Built in the 1920s, the neo-Gothic landmark building at 1530 Main Street was originally the Dallas National Bank. It dominated the downtown skyline during a thriving era of Dallas banking and West Texas oil booms. Downtown Dallas flourished through the ’80s, but as the 20th century drew to a close, it was a shadow of its former glory. A decade of development deals and massive renovations transformed the then-vacant bank building into a Forbes Four-Star boutique hotel. Aptly named after the international unit of energy, The Joule brought a charge to downtown Dallas when it opened in 2008. Through a series of further renovations and expansions as adjacent properties became available, The Joule has become a cultural, shopping, and dining destination—a forerunner in the renaissance of downtown Dallas. Discover all the reasons The Joule has been honored as a Forbes Four-Star rated hotel. The Forbes Four-Star Spa at The Joule offers full-service treatments, relaxation area, retail and a beauty studio Luxury house cars to access everything within a 3-mile radius Rooftop Pool Bar and full-service pool cabanas (open seasonally) Fitness center with cardio equipment including Peloton bike. Concierge services Curated special gifts and amenities available to order to your guest room Valet parking On-site award-winning restaurants and bars: CBD Provisions, Sassetta, Midnight Rambler, Weekend Coffee, Lobby Bar 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space Gifts & essentials at Hotel Shop The Taschen Library curated book collection