Hotel reno
Westlake Marriott near DFW Airport gets major refresh and new dining
House of Toro is the new chophouse at The Ricardo Marriott.
A longtime Westlake luxury hotel is ready to unveil a major renovation and rebrand to the public: The former Marriott Westlake has reopened as The Ricardo Marriott, named for famed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, the original designer of the hotel and its surrounding Solana Plaza.
According to a release, the 293-room property near DFW Airport recent underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that included several new dining concepts and social spaces, along with new design elements, guest room refurbishments, and a pool refresh.
Dallas-based Coury Hospitality led the overhaul of the Marriott, Bonvoy Collection hotel.
"The Ricardo Marriott represents an exciting new chapter for this property,” said Andrew Casperson, President of Coury Hospitality, in a statement. “This transformation goes beyond a renovation. It reflects an intentional effort to honor the building’s architectural significance while introducing a renewed identity that is bold, design-driven, and reflective of Westlake’s evolving character.”
The renovations aimed to honor and augment Legorreta's original, 1987 design for the building and its campus, featuring his signature bold geometry and vibrant colors. (Legorreta's other well-known local building is the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, which features similarly striking colors and shapes.)
"Legorreta’s architecture anchors the experience, creating a strong sense of arrival, while refreshed interiors introduce layered materials, contemporary furnishings and curated color that elevate the guest journey," says the release.
The centerpiece of the renovation are the food and beverage offerings:
- A new restaurant called House of Toro Chophouse & Patio serves as the hotel’s signature chophouse.
- Black Pearl Lounge offers cocktails, light bites, and tableside caviar service.
- Solana Lounge & Kitchen provides all-day dining with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Café31 offers Lavazza coffees, fresh pastries, and grab-and-go options.
The hotel also features more than 15,000 square feet of updated meeting and event space, along with outdoor areas and a new-and-improved pool. The spaces are designed to accommodate a range of uses, from corporate meetings to weddings and social events, the release says.
The Ricardo Marriott is now open and welcoming guests, at 1301 Solana Boulevard, Building 3, Westlake.
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