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    Dazzling new boutique hotel beckons for a getaway to Granbury

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Aug 31, 2020 | 1:52 pm

    Granbury has long been a delightful destination for a quick getaway from Dallas-Fort Worth. But an exquisite new boutique hotel just might make visitors rethink the “quick” part. There’s so much to love at Hotel Lucy, guests may want to stay and play for days.

    With a dozen plush suites, well-appointed common areas, full kitchen, cocktail lounge, coffee bars, resort-style pool, sunny courtyard, and party-ready event spaces, North Texas’ most stylish new hotel beckons for romantic escapes, bachelorette excursions, and destination wedding weekends.

    Owner Vicki Nivens and a small team she calls her "tribe" have been working on every painstaking detail of the hotel for two years. It's finally opening Labor Day weekend.

    "It's kind of been a long journey," Nivens says. "I have wanted to do a boutique hotel for some time, and I was waiting on the right property and the right time for me."

    This one couldn't have been more right. Formerly a bed-and-breakfast called Arbor House, the property is next door to Granbury Flower and Gifts, a shop her mother opened five decades ago, which Nivens now owns.

    Whimsical surprises
    Nestled on the busy main road into town (it's easy to zoom right by), the hotel sits across from Lake Granbury City Beach Park and blocks from the historic town square.

    From the approach, Hotel Lucy looks lovely. Step inside, and it's a kaleidoscope of whimsical surprises behind each door. (Ever seen a powder-pink microwave or a bathtub that fills from the ceiling?)

    The sophisticated hotel feels more uptown than "best historic small town in the country." More ZaZa than Mayberry.

    The hotel complex is made up of three houses with 12 suites — all with distinct names, themes, and design schemes. Open this door, and you're in farmhouse-sweet "Bitsy." Open that door, and you've entered subtly seductive "Shades of Gray" (wink, wink). No two doors, light fixtures, beds, drapes, or bathroom tile styles are the same in each. Even the hair dryers match the rooms.

    Nivens is not an interior designer, but she has the eye of one. She has spent years sourcing furnishings and decor — including all of the hotel's unique doors and chandeliers — at favorite places like Round Top. To bring each room to life, she'd pull out favorite pieces from storage and call on her tribe to help put them all together, finish the details, and brainstorm the room names.

    Rooms range from about 130 to 200 square feet, have queen or king-sized beds, and either a view of the lake or of the courtyard — some, with private patios. Plush robes and wraps hang in each bathroom, and luxe Zents spa products are stocked in showers and tubs.

    Big and Little Lucy
    In the main house, dubbed “Big Lucy,” seven suites span two floors. The colorful, Stevie Nicks-inspired “Vinyl” room (complete with a record player) contrasts with the indulgent “Frenchy” room suited for a slumber party with Marie Antoinette. The bubblegum-pink “Hey Sugar” suite is feminine, bridal-suite perfection, while the groom and his dudes might prefer to chill in the Ralph Lauren-inspired “Belvedere” suite.

    The most personal room of all to Nivens is the "Vera Parker" suite, a cheerful room named for a woman who owned a fruit stand on the very property where the hotel sits now.

    "We lived in the country, and we stopped there every day to pick up something, so that's why I named that the Vera Parker," the Granbury native says. "I have a lot of memories of that area."

    Just inside “Big Lucy’s” front entrance is a contemporary cocktail bar, where a bartender will serve complimentary happy hour. Next to it, a large, fully-stocked kitchen. While Hotel Lucy does not have onsite dining and it’s not a bed-and-breakfast, guests can bring their own food to cook or order catering from Hard Eight BBQ. Nivens owns all five Hard Eight locations, the nearest one being in Stephenville.

    Across the courtyard, the “Little Lucy” house is home to three suites, including another of Nivens' favorites, the "Havana." A mirror that looks like it’s made of twiggy driftwood had been sitting in storage for four years and became a showpiece of the tropical-chic suite.

    "I always think a little architectural piece can just make a total difference in a room," she says.

    Doors with floral-design inlays were also the perfect pull out of storage, and a Cuban cigar box that holds the hand towels is the detail that puts the mint sprig on the mojito.

    The third building, the “Vivi” house sleeps six, has its own kitchen and living room, and is intended to be a whole-house rental for group gatherings. It's just steps behind the resort-style pool, surrounded by black and white loungers and umbrellas. Outside the pool gate, a grassy courtyard area is the perfect spot for lawn games or passing the time reading in an Adirondack chair.

    It’s here, in the courtyard, where Nivens hopes many a bride and groom will say their I Do’s — either under the big Texas sky, or under a tent that can shield 75 dearly beloved. An onsite event planner can help take care of all the details, but Nivens has practically created a one-stop-shop for couples: Her barbecue restaurant is the official caterer, and her flower shop is the official floral designer, of course. She also owns nearby N at Hardway Ranch, for which Hotel Lucy will be the official lodging partner.

    Exploring Granbury
    Most of the Granbury tourist action is within walking distance of Hotel Lucy. Take a dip in City Beach across the street. Or head down to the Historic Granbury Square, home to with restaurants and boutiques filled with history and folklore.

    Zip in for a quick soup-and-sandwich lunch at the Nutshell, where Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth is said to have worked when it was a saloon. Get your oompah on with beer and schnitzel at Ketzler's Schnitzel House and Biergarten. Or savor brunch like the locals, at Christina’s Bistro.

    Fredericksburg winery Barons Creek opened a tasting room on the square in March, in time to shut back down for the pandemic. It’s open now, and conducting socially distanced tastings. Cool off with a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc, then take a Tempranillo to-go for a pizza dinner at home later.

    Shop for unique home furnishings, like authentic church pews and pub tables, at the Wagon Yard; then grab gourmet kitchen goodies at The Pan Handle, and restock your library with good reads from the Arts & Letters Bookstore.

    The town rarely goes a weekend without some kind of event or festival, from wine strolls to “mask”-erade shopping crawls, but in these days of limited gatherings, be sure to check the tourist bureau site often if you want to plan a visit around an event.

    Details
    Hotel Lucy is about 70 miles from Dallas, at 530 Pearl St., Granbury.

    Suites in the “Big Lucy” and “Little Lucy” can accommodate up to two guests and range from about $200-$320 per night; each room can be booked for one night. "Little Lucy" also can be booked as a group rental. The "Vivi" is a whole-house rental, for $550-$600 per night, and a two-night minimum is required. The entire property can be booked for special events. Hotel Lucy is adults-only, but if the entire property is booked, children may stay in the "Vivi."

    Reservations are available at www.hotel-lucy.com. Follow and contact Hotel Lucy through its Facebook or Instagram pages; or email info@hotel-lucy.com.

    The sophisticated new boutique hotel is opening on Labor Day weekend in Granbury.

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    The sophisticated new boutique hotel is opening on Labor Day weekend in Granbury.
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    Grand Hyatt hotel at DFW Airport to deploy million-dollar renovation

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 14, 2025 | 3:06 pm
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    DFW Airport is undergoing updates and now the remodeling bug has bitten the on-site hotel: Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, located inside Terminal D, is deploying a renovation of the property beginning in July.

    It'll be a multi-phased renovation that includes updates to guestrooms and suites, improvements to event spaces, enhancements to the restaurants and bars, plus re-envisioned lobby, guest lounges, and corridors throughout — anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025.

    In a statement, Grand Hyatt DFW Airport general manager Jeff Babcock notes that the hotel is celebrating a key anniversary.

    “We are thrilled to announce Grand Hyatt DFW will undergo a transformation to provide international and domestic travelers and local residents with new, more refined accommodations, enhanced culinary experiences, and modernized conference and event spaces for meetings and groups,” Babcock says. “In honor of our 20th year, the renovation will reinforce the hotel’s legacy as the premier hotel and event center supporting the international airport and connecting travelers to the Dallas Fort Worth culture and community.”

    The renovation at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport marks its biggest investment since it first opened in 1974. The plan, called DFW Forward, will invest $9 billion in capital improvements to transform terminals, increase the number of gates, enhance the airfield, and improve roadways. Highlights include the addition of a new Terminal F south of Terminal D, with room for up to 24 gates; rebuilding Terminal C; more gates for Terminal A and C; and a rebuilding of Terminal C's parking garage.

    “The remodeled Grand Hyatt – already known as one of the premier airport hotel experiences – will complement the ongoing enhancements and expansions across the airport as we create a smooth and enjoyable experience for our guests,” says DFW CEO Sean Donohue in a statement.

    Rooms
    Updates include:

    • An increase in the number of guestrooms and suites from 298 to 315
    • A new aeronautical design complemented by the style of a Texas landscape featuring local woods like Red River Pecan and Yellow Pine, with by a color palette that includes subdued greens and shades of natural blues
    • Stitched leather headboards and integrated lighting on the beds
    • Large HD flat screen televisions and new charging ports
    • Eco-friendly occupancy thermostats, enhanced lighting controls, and automatic blackout sheers and shades
    • Expansive closets and modern bathrooms with enlarged vanities, showers, and tubs

    Restaurants and lounges
    Food: A reimagined Grand Met restaurant and lounge will showcase a new style in dining at the airport, and its refreshed seasonal menus will offer new culinary experiences celebrating artisanal traditions combined with modern upscale dining. Keeping with the elegance of a jet-set lifestyle, the updated menu will serve international and modern cuisine with fresh ingredients sourced locally.

    Atmosphere: Seating capacity at the restaurant and the lounge bar will be increased with modernized tables and chair. Newly designed private and semiprivate dining rooms will be available for large and small parties. An acoustically-designed ceiling will keep conversations private.

    Meetings and events
    With more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 6,600 square foot ballroom, the final phase will unveil a new a top-floor executive boardroom, and a one-of a-kind indoor/outdoor rooftop event space overlooking the airport runways.

    The renovation will include state-of-the-art technical facilities for corporate meetings and gatherings, plus in-house audiovisual support for all types of events, with a redesign that incorporates the style of Texas and the beauty of the West.

    Lobby, corridors, and pool
    Steps away from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s checkpoint in Terminal D, the newly envisioned hotel lobby will include marble tile flooring, specially-designed ceiling finishes, enhanced accent lighting, wood paneling, and artwork created by local.

    New corridors will connect the hotel to the airport. The hallways will feature a plush carpet with a pattern inspired by the airport’s design and airline flight movements, accented with blues and browns.

    A newly transformed fitness center with Pelotons bicycles will be located on the first floor, while an outdoor rooftop pool will overlook the runways.

    Each Grand Hyatt hotel is uniquely designed to be a captivating destination within a destination, boasting restaurants, spas, fitness centers, and business and meeting facilities.

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