Graduate by Hilton Dallas celebrated its official opening this week, marking the brand¡¯s entry into the state of Texas and located directly across from Southern Methodist University.?

The hotel offers 93 rooms with mid-century modern architecture with Texas flair. It offers a lobby lounge, outdoor pool and terrace area, several event spaces and its signature restaurant, Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse.

A guest room inside the Graduate by Hilton Dallas. (Photo Credit: ? 2025 Hilton)

Graduate Dallas is located where the former Lumen Hotel once stood. AJ Capital Partners, which developed and designed the property, kept the building¡¯s mid-century design and added country-style flair, with warm wood tones, textile textures and leather and cowhides.

The lobby area provides a convivial space for guests to get coffee, work at the large communal table or just connect.?

Los Charros Smokehouse pays homage to los charros, Mexican horsemen, and offers a large dining table for communal eating.

The Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse, Graduate by Hilton Dallas's signature restaurant. (Photo Credit: ? 2025 Hilton)

¡°Introducing the Graduate brand to Texas¡ªone of the country¡¯s largest and most dynamic markets¡ªis a major milestone for us,¡± said Parker Henderson, brand leader, Graduate by Hilton. ¡°A Graduate in Dallas¡¯s Highland Park was a natural fit, as the property brings our collegiate-inspired hospitality to a neighborhood that reflects our core values of lifelong learning. It also kickstarts the brand¡¯s Texas expansion with another property slated to open in Austin.¡±

Hilton Honors members can both redeem and earn points through stays at the Graduate by Hilton Dallas hotel. Graduate Hotels was acquired by Hilton for $210 million last year.?

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