The Crescent Hotel opened in November 2023 as the centerpiece of a $275 million Cultural District development by financier John Goff. The five-story, 200-room luxury property sits across from the Kimbell Art Museum and was named Texas's No. 1 hotel by Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2024.
The essentials
Group Crescent Real Estate (independent)
Opening November 2023
Rooms & suites 200 rooms
Segment Luxury
Designer OZ Architecture (architecture); Rottet Studio (interiors); AvroKO (food & beverage concept)
Entry rate From $275 Learn more → The place The Crescent stands on Camp Bowie Boulevard at Van Cliburn Way in Fort Worth's Cultural District, directly across from the Kimbell Art Museum and within walking distance of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Dickies Arena.
The concept Opened in November 2023, The Crescent is a five-story, ground-up luxury hotel anchoring a $275 million mixed-use development by financier John Goff, alongside a Class AA office tower, luxury residences and Goff's own Canyon Ranch wellness club. Architecture is by OZ Architecture, interiors by Rottet Studio and the food and beverage concept by AvroKO, with a stated design language of stone, wood, metal, concrete and locally sourced brick.
Goff has described the hotel as "Fort Worth's living room," and the property leans into that ambition with a curated local and international art program and close ties to the neighboring museums: positioning it as a cultural anchor as much as a place to sleep. It was named the No. 1 hotel in Texas in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
Dining & wellness Emilia's, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, includes the Blue Room, a fine-dining space led by executive chef Preston Paine. Circle Bar operates in the lobby through the day and evening, and there is a rooftop bar with panoramic Cultural District views.
Our take The most convincing new-build luxury hotel Fort Worth's Cultural District has produced, backed by real museum-district proximity and a serious design team: the Condé Nast accolade is earned, though the mixed-use setting means it can feel more like a development amenity than a standalone retreat.
Google guest reviews 4.2/5 · 278 reviews
My wife and I just spent the weekend in Fort Worth at the Crescent Hotel. We had a wonderful stay. The Crescent's amenities, rooms, restaurant and bar are very nice and the location is prime. However what really made the stay so pleasant for us was the staff. From the moment we were greeted by the ladies at the reception desk to the last moment of our stay as the staff helped us (we're elderly) into our car ride back to DFW they made us feel at home and that any request or enquiry would be handled in the most professional and cheerful manner. We had gone to Fort Worth to catch some special exhibits in their great museums so the hotels location across the street from the museum complex was perfect and we didn't see the need to rent a car figuring we would call a ride share. However when we decided to see a few sights as well we went to the front desk for advice on transport they offered lots of good advice on what to see and then told us they would arrange for the hotel's complimentary car service to take us there and back. The service and driver were great and the car more than comfortable and when we needed to return we just called and they brought us back to the hotel with a smile. Shoutout to Rene our driver and the young lady at the front desk who researched for a bookstore for my wife to be driven to and back at a late hour on Saturday. For what it's worth, my wife and I might be described as modest world travelers and I managed a public service facility for years until retirement. Our experience at the Crescent and with the staff would rank among the best.
My stay at The Crescent left me with very mixed feelings, and unfortunately I would not stay again.
My husband and I stayed at The Crescent for a few days after our wedding. There were some very kind moments during our stay, but overall the experience was disappointing and at times upsetting.
On our first night, we realized our TV remote was missing. We called the front desk three separate times, but no one ever brought one to our room.
The next day, we ate at Emilia’s and it was delicious. The service there was wonderful, and the valet staff were incredibly kind. I cannot remember the gentleman’s name, but after my husband mentioned we had just gotten married, he asked if he could pray over us and our marriage. That was extremely special and meaningful to us.
Later that evening, we finally received our remote. Before heading to our dinner reservations, we asked the front desk about the hotel’s in-house car service. We specifically asked if there was a certain time we needed to return, and we were told it was a 24-hour service. After dinner, we went to SCAT Jazz Lounge, then grabbed a nightcap nearby while we called to request the car service. However, when we called for pickup within the stated 3-mile radius, we were suddenly told the service was no longer available. We were understandably upset because we had specifically asked ahead of time to avoid being stranded. Thankfully, the front desk employee kindly paid for a Lyft out of her own pocket after we explained we did not have any ride-share apps. We truly appreciated her kindness, but the situation should not have happened in the first place.
The most upsetting part of our stay happened the next morning around 8 a.m., when someone unlocked our door and walked directly into our room while we were asleep. We woke up terrified and startled. After that experience, we checked out quickly.
What made the experience even more disappointing was that at checkout, no one asked how our stay was or seemed concerned about the issues we experienced. We left feeling very let down, especially considering this was supposed to be a special post-wedding stay. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.
We had a wonderful stay at the Crescent hotel in Fort Worth! The service was top-notch! Special shout out to Mariana (our concierge) who really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great trip. We appreciated the attention to detail that made our stay enjoyable and comfortable. The bed was extremely comfortable. They had plugs for USB-A, USB-C and regular power outlets on both sides of the bed. The nespresso coffee maker in the room was a very nice touch. All in all an elegant and extremely well run hotel. Looking forward to coming back!
The Bell Captain Cassius Clay was very helpful and exceptional. He goes up and beyond his call of duty. If I had to hire someone for my business I would hire him without a doubt. His Valet team are awesome Especially Gabriela she went up and beyond her call of duty to help my wife with a small situation she had and Gabriela didn’t even think twice she offered my wife the help she needed. My wife was amazed and very thankful. We give them 5 stars each and will return and ask for them when we do
We were genuinely excited to try this property for TCU Mom’s Weekend, and while I completely understand that unexpected issues can happen, even at a luxury hotel, this was handled very poorly from start to finish.
We had four prepaid rooms booked well in advance, and late in the afternoon the day before arrival we were told the hotel could no longer accommodate us because of a leak. All four of our group’s reservations were affected. The alternative offered was a large downtown convention hotel that was not in the same class as Crescent. I asked about other options closer to campus that had availability, but that was not considered, and nothing was offered to offset the downgrade — no refund, no perks, and no meaningful service recovery. We ultimately declined the transfer, canceled the reservations, and had to scramble to find last-minute accommodations for TCU Mom’s Weekend the day before flying in, which was both stressful and expensive.
What was most disappointing was the communication and follow-through. Even though I was told multiple times that all four reservations were being moved, one was later treated as a no-show. I had to make repeated calls, leave messages, and continue chasing answers just to get the issue addressed, and I did not receive a meaningful response until after escalating to senior management. Even then, the refund was not handled cleanly or completely. (matter of fact, still no response and full refund not issued..)
At a hotel like this, problems are not what define the experience — how they are handled is. In this case, the communication, coordination, and professionalism fell far below the standard this property presents itself as offering.
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