Penthouse (The Lumen Penthouse or Penthouse Loft)

The Lumen Penthouse sits high in the building to take in sweeping downtown Dallas views. The Joule is on Main Street in the Main Street District, and Tony Tasset's 30-foot "Eye" sculpture stands directly across the street, about 300 feet away. That puts you in the middle of the downtown streetscape.

The penthouse has two bedrooms, each with a king bed, and sleeps up to four guests. Both beds have pillowtop mattresses, premium bedding, down comforters and hypo-allergenic options, with blackout drapes for restful sleep. That makes it a good fit for two couples or friends who each want their own bedroom.

The private bathrooms pair a deep soaking bathtub with a separate rainfall shower. You'll find bathrobes, slippers, towels, designer toiletries, shampoo, soap and a hair dryer. A toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.

At 2500 sq. ft., the penthouse is the most spacious way to stay at The Joule Dallas. Alongside the two bedrooms there is a separate living area and a dedicated dining area with a dining table. Hardwood flooring and an area rug anchor the main rooms. That makes it comfortable for entertaining or for a longer stay.

The suite has a 47-inch LED TV with premium channels, streaming services including Netflix and pay movies, plus an iPod dock. Complimentary wired internet is included, along with air conditioning and turndown service. Champagne service can be arranged for celebrations, and an extra rollaway bed is offered for a surcharge.

The Joule's Destination Fee is $35 per day plus tax. It includes Wi-Fi, use of the hotel's house car for the local area, pool and fitness center access, bottled water at turndown, and a self-guided art tour of the hotel's collection.

The Joule has six food and drink outlets. CBD Provisions is a modern Texas brasserie, open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Sassetta is the Italian restaurant, with breakfast, lunch and dinner and weekend brunch. Midnight Rambler is the subterranean cocktail bar, open Tuesday to Saturday evenings, with reservations strongly encouraged. There is also Weekend Coffee in the lobby, the Mosaic Bar for martinis, and the rooftop Pool Bar.

The rooftop pool on the 10th floor is cantilevered out over downtown, and the pool bar sits alongside it. Opening hours vary, so check the day's schedule with the hotel. The Spa at The Joule is an 8,000-square-foot subterranean Forbes Four-Star spa designed by Adam D. Tihany, open daily from 7:30am to 9pm. The Fitness Center on the 9th floor is open to guests 24 hours a day.

The Joule is at 1530 Main Street. Akard Station, served by all four DART light rail lines, is about a 5-minute walk away. The Dallas Arts District is about 9 minutes on foot and the Dallas Museum of Art roughly 10 to 13 minutes. Dallas Love Field is about 11 to 15 minutes by car and DFW Airport about 23 to 27 minutes. Parking is by valet only, and rates vary, so ask the hotel for the current nightly charge.