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Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas Arts District signs on with new management

Teresa Gubbins
Sep 7, 2022 | 11:42 am
HALL Arts Hotel
Same hotel, new management.
Photo courtesy of HALL Arts Hotel

There's a new boss at Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas' Arts District: The luxury property will now be managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, under its specialized Full Service Division operating branded full service, resorts, and luxury hotels.

Aimbridge Hospitality divisional president Rob Smith says in a statement that they're delighted to assume management. A spokesperson for Hall Arts Hotel says that they are "delighted to be a part of Aimbridge's expansive portfolio of hotels, particularly in the luxury division, and are confident they’ll continue to elevate the guest experience at the property." Everyone's delighted.

Hall Arts Hotel developer Craig Hall gives it a thumbs-up as well.

"We are confident that Aimbridge's wide-ranging expertise and extensive network of hotel properties will make them the ideal partner to further elevate the luxury hotel experience at Hall Arts Hotel," Hall says. Rut-ro, sounds like Craig did not receive the delight memo.

Aimbridge has four divisions, each serving a different level of hotel, ranging from Full Service at the tippety top, which comprises luxury and resort-style properties, all the way down to Select Service which encompasses extended-stay type places.

Suffice it to say that Hall Arts falls into the Full Service division. Come on.

Aimbridge replaces Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the hotel's previous management company (based in Virginia and totally separate from The Crescent Hotel in Dallas), and is no stranger to the downtown hotel scene, as manager of the Statler Dallas; the company also manages the Tru by Hilton Dallas Market Center, which only recently opened a rooftop bar.

The Hall Arts Hotel features more than 8,000 square feet of meeting, conference, and private events space, including a 2,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom with views and Lasvit chandeliers that glow in harmony with a show-stopping Clare Woods piece — making for an appealing backdrop at a wedding or social event.

Other amenities include an in-house curator to provide recommendations and walk guests through exclusive art tours; a 2,900-square-foot fitness studio with Peloton bicycles; rooftop pool and gardens with skyline views; a sit-and-stay VIP pet experience; and in-room spa treatments.

It's also home to Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge, an upscale eatery featuring American seasonal and locally sourced offerings.

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coming in 2027

Texas hotel near NASA to get a Margaritaville makeover with lazy river

Eric Sandler
Sep 11, 2026 | 11:56 am
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay
Rendering courtesy of Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay will open in late 2027.

One of the signature hotels of the Houston Bay Area is undergoing a massive transformation. When it opens in late 2027, the new Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay will bring a boutique-style experience to one of the most popular vacation destinations in the state.

Located roughly 250 miles, about four hours, from Dallas in the former Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake (3000 E NASA Parkway), the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay will feature a comprehensive set of upgrades. Launched in 2020, Compass Hotels carry on the brand’s vibes in smaller markets and without the full resort price point.

Plans call for four Margaritaville-themed restaurants, a lazy river, conference and meeting spaces, and “fully reimagined guestrooms,” according to press materials. Once complete, the 229-room property will also offer marina access, boat parking, and a store.

“We are excited to introduce Compass Hotel Nassau Bay and bring this new destination to the Clear Lake community, just minutes from NASA/Space Center Houston,” Nassau Bay Resorts LLC CEO Kam Miramadi said in a statement. “We look forward to transforming this property into a welcoming hotel and recreational experience that reflects the character of the surrounding area while providing guests with a comfortable place to stay and explore.”

Nassau Bay Resorts LLC acquired the property in 2025. In June, it filed a notice with the Texas Workforce Commission that it would lay off all of its employees on July 31 to facilitate the renovations.

Margaritaville, named after the Jimmy Buffett hit, has expanded the singer’s easygoing vibes into a global empire. The company is also working on a $250 million, 334-room property on Galveston Island.

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