Valencia Hotel Collection will develop a new full-service hotel in downtown Tyler, Texas. The hotel will be designed as a reimagining of the old Blackstone hotel notable to Tyler residents. Hotel Blackstone will open as a high-profile, boutique property and a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott.
The Hotel Blackstone will pay homage to one of Tyler’s most iconic landmarks. The original Blackstone Hotel, which first opened its doors in November 1922, stood as the crown jewel of downtown Tyler for more than six decades. Known as the gathering place for influential oil deals and the epicenter of East Texas social life, the hotel was a defining symbol of Tyler’s early prosperity before its demolition in 1985.
“Reimagining The Blackstone Hotel is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility for our team,” Doyle A. Graham, Jr., president of Valencia Hotel Collection, said in a statement. “We are committed to creating a destination that revives the architectural spirit, glamour, and community energy that made the original Blackstone Hotel so beloved, while introducing a vibrant, modern experience that will anchor the continued ransformation of downtown Tyler.”
Blending Art Deco nostalgia with East Texas hospitality, Hotel Blackstone will introduce a bold, maximalist design aesthetic that reflects Tyler’s unique culture and Valencia Hotel Collection’s signature approach to independent, design-forward hotels. The hotel will have 144 guestrooms and curated amenities.
The property will have 5,700 square feet of meeting and event space, including flexible prefunctional areas.
Additional amenities will include:
- Outdoor swimming pool.
- State of the art fitness center.
- Three-meal restaurant with exterior dining deck.
- Signature bar and lounge.
- Convenient location next to the new Smith County Courthouse and Tyler’s expanding downtown Square.
“Hotel Blackstone will be unlike anything in the region. An anchor for business travelers, a hub for social gatherings, and a highly walkable destination for locals and visitors who want to experience a revitalized Tyler,” added Graham.