Bowie House
Modern West meets art-forward luxury. Think down-home hacienda crossed with a contemporary art gallery. Weathered limestone floors, plaster walls, arched openings, leather headboards stitched with belt straps, and green marble vanities. The design firm BOKA Powell nailed a "tailored eclectic" approach that never tips into kitsch.
Book a Balcony Studio and you get a private patio right off the pool deck — great for morning coffee but note you'll have foot traffic during pool hours.
Why It Matters
Awarded two Michelin Keys ("exceptional") — one of only three Texas hotels and 86 total in the US to earn that rating. Opened December 1, 2023, and rapidly became the social hub of Fort Worth's Cultural District, drawing locals as much as hotel guests. Owner Jo Ellard is a National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame rider who bred horses on this very site before building the hotel.
Fort Worth's only true luxury boutique hotel opened December 2023 and already has two Michelin Keys to its name. Bowie House is part art gallery, part saloon, part design showcase — 106 rooms packed with over 400 pieces from owner Jo Ellard's personal collection, a 150-year-old carved wooden bar at its heart, and a pool terrace that floats above the Cultural District. The Western references are everywhere (hat racks, boot benches, cowhide chairs) but nothing about this place feels like a theme park. It's genuinely sophisticated.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Balcony King Studio
Same footprint as the standard studio, but with a private balcony or semi-private patio — many of these sit on the second floor adjacent to the pool deck, so you step outside and you're essentially at the pool. Great for early risers who want coffee with a courtyard view, though pool traffic is visible during daytime hours.
King · 41 sqm
Bowie King Studio
The entry-level room but far from basic. At 445 sq ft, studios have hat racks and boot jacks by the door, leather-wrapped furniture, a woven-rug over white oak floors, and a personalized bar cart. Bathrooms are behind a barn door — marble vanities with brass fixtures and an iridescent green-tiled shower stocked with Wild Mare herb-infused products. Rooms on the street side overlook Camp Bowie Boulevard through large windows.
King · 41 sqmGoodnight Suite
The signature three-bedroom suite and the most expansive room in the hotel at nearly 2,000 sq ft. Named after legendary Texas cattleman Charles Goodnight, it has a living room with fireplace, a dining room that seats up to 10, a king bedroom, powder room, and pantry. Bird's eye views over the Cultural District. Designed for hosting — not just sleeping.
King · 177 sqm
King Loft
12 lofts spread across the property with open floor plans and distinct sleeping, living, and entertainment zones. The bathrooms step up noticeably — green marble vanities, soaking tubs, and more breathing room. Leather headboards with stitched belt straps, curved bar cabinets with lacquered aubergine interiors. These are the sweet spot if you want serious space without going full suite.
King · 65 sqmRoan Suite
One of six suites at Bowie House, the Roan offers dedicated sleeping, living, and dining spaces along with a fireplace and a freestanding soaking tub. Familiar Texas touches throughout — bar carts, pantry, powder room — elevated with luxe materials.
King · 83 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Six-course open-air private dinner at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, held exclusively for hotel guests.
Peacock-blue-walled game room featuring a vintage art deco pool table, backgammon, checkers, shuffleboard, and roulette. The Misfits woodcut by LA street artist Hijack dominates the back wall.
Regular Mahjong open play nights and introductory lessons hosted in the hotel's social spaces. No experience necessary.
Art director Emily Gregoire leads complimentary tours of Bowie House's 400+ piece art collection three times per week. The collection spans works by Hijack, Thandiwe Muriu, Max Zorn, Ashley Collins, David Yarrow, and Don Drumm, among others — much of it for sale.
On-site access to custom Nick Fouquet hat fittings — a uniquely Fort Worth experience that plays into the hotel's Western identity.
Curated exclusive access and experiences tied to the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (typically held in February). The hotel packages transport and insider access.
Regular live performances by local Fort Worth musicians in the hotel's social spaces, particularly the Mulberry Room.
Learn the basics of Texas two-stepping and line dancing in a fun, social setting. A genuine nod to Fort Worth's cowboy culture.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Over 10,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space across 5 meeting rooms and 7 curated venues. Capacity up to 300 guests. Includes the Silverton Room ballroom, Laney's Room terrace, Arcade, Billet Room, and Mulberry Room.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property at speeds of 50+ Mbps.
Room service available around the clock.
Pets welcome, with a size limit of 70 lbs. Pet amenities and services available. Additional fee applies.
Lush urban courtyard (The Garden) with pergola seating areas, fire pits, fireplaces, and water features. Used for al fresco dining and entertainment.
Curtained cabanas on the pool deck available for hire at an additional charge.
Second-floor suspended pool deck overlooking the Cultural District. Open 7am–7pm, guests only. Lined with umbrella-shaded loungers and a few curtained cabanas available for hire. Small Jacuzzi on the eastern side.
Located on the pool terrace on the eastern side near the fitness center.
Full concierge service available to assist with local restaurant reservations, museum access, and curated Fort Worth experiences.
On-property boutique including the Chieffalo Americana pop-up with vintage Western goods, hats, boots, and belt buckles. Artwork throughout the hotel is also available for purchase.
Book-filled library off the lobby, ideal for quiet conversation, whiskey tastings, and small private events.
Valet parking on-site at $45 per night. Complimentary for Texas and Oklahoma residents on the Lone Star rate package.
Surprisingly expansive 24-hour gym with a full suite of Technogym cardio and weight machines, free weights, stretching apparatus, and a Pilates reformer.
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