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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Dallas, Texas, United States · Rosewood · Grand Luxury
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek began as cotton man Sheppard W. King's 1925 estate on Turtle Creek Boulevard. Caroline Rose Hunt's restoration opened the restaurant in 1980 and the 143-room hotel in 1981, and that house became the first Rosewood. Dean Fearing cooked here for twenty years before he was called a father of Southwestern cuisine. Franklin Roosevelt stayed in 1936, and Tennessee Williams wrote Summer and Smoke in the house. Thomas Pheasant reworked the rooms in 2020. Michelin gave the hotel One Key in 2026.
- 143 rooms
- Opened 1981
- Neighborhood: Uptown
- Architect: John Allen Boyle
- Interiors: Thomas Pheasant
About Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
- Chef Charles Olalia's seven-course Discovery tasting at The Mansion Restaurant is the house's culinary centerpiece, with plates like carrot-ricotta agnolotti.
- The 1925 Sheppard King estate on Turtle Creek became Caroline Rose Hunt's founding Rosewood property after her 1980 restoration.
History
Originally constructed in 1925 as the lavish Italian Renaissance-style estate of cotton magnate Sheppard W. King after a fire destroyed the prior manor, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek drew inspiration from European travels, featuring bespoke elements from Italy, Germany, and beyond. The property hosted luminaries including President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936 and playwright Tennessee Williams, who penned 'Summer and Smoke' during his stay, before serving as corporate headquarters. Acquired by Rosewood Corporation in 1979, it underwent a $21 million restoration, debuting The Mansion Restaurant in 1980 and the 143-room hotel in 1981 amid a grand gala supporting Dallas arts. A transformative 2020 reimagination by interior designer Thomas Pheasant refreshed rooms and public spaces while preserving residential elegance, cementing its status as the birthplace of the Rosewood brand and a beacon of Southern hospitality.
The setting
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek occupies a five-acre hilltop estate at 2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard in Dallas's storied Turtle Creek corridor, an enclave between Oak Lawn and Uptown that became one of the city's most coveted residential addresses in the early twentieth century. The 1920s Italian Renaissance manor — adorned with a ceiling by artist Giovanni Primo Casci and a stained-glass window inspired by the Magna Carta — became the founding property of Rosewood Hotels in 1979, setting the standard for residential-style luxury in Texas. The boulevard's canopy of mature trees and the creek provide rare pastoral tranquility, while Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Museum of Art are each reachable in under 17 minutes by transit.
Restaurants and bars
- The Mansion Restaurant — Restaurant · French · Chef Charles Olalia
- The Mansion Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon Tea offered by the hotel as part of its curated experiences.
- Seasonal activities at the Dallas Arboretum — Seasonal activities at the Dallas Arboretum arranged through the hotel's experiences.
- Private Dallas experiences and excursions — Private experiences and excursions in Dallas arranged by the dedicated concierge team, tailored to guests' interests.
- Family-friendly activities — A variety of family-friendly activities and experiences in Dallas arranged by the concierge team.
Amenities
- Sense Spa with Dr. Barbara Sturm STURMGLOW™ Facials
- Elegant outdoor heated pool
- Fitness studio
- Afternoon Tea in 1925 library
- Sense of Place® programming with custom Miron Crosby cowboy boots
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- One Michelin Key (2025)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2023)
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