Theres one thing allvisitors should knowbefore traveling to Dallas-Ft.Worth: Youll be in the car a lot.
Harwood District is one of those rare places, and that was intentional.
Ann’s School, the first school for Hispanic children in Dallas.
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Another Dallas rarity is finding preserved history, and having this building renovated was a smart move by Harwood.
The restaurants second floor houses theAnn and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection.
Here, long stretches of trees are perfectly lined along a gravel path and divided by quiet water features.
Courtesy of Harwood International
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If Harwood is a district of hidden gems, the crown jewel is the newly openedHotel Swexan.
It combines elements of Swiss sensibility and Texan hospitality, inspired by Gabriels Swiss heritage and Anns Texas roots.
The design-forward hotel draws from the couple’s personal travels and is managed by top talent.
Courtesy of The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection
Upon entry, youre greeted with Texas-sized smiles and understated, European-style interiors.
The 134-room, 20-floor hotel has a residential feel with spacious rooms containing floor-to-ceiling windows.
Our room was full of sincere personal touches that made us feel welcome.
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The rooftop pool is the perfect place to replenish in the sun with plush lounge chairs and private cabanas.
Stillwells is a mid-century ranch-style fever dream with cozy interiors and an exclusive beef program, HWD.
Harwood’s HWD beef is sourced from the family’s Akaushi cattle ranch on the Texas-Oklahoma border.
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Stillwells also has a stunning wine program curated by female Master Sommelier Barbara Werley.
Hotel Swexan was designed by Harwood favorite and world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
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Kathy Tran
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