Hilton Fort Worth

This is a classic, historic hotel in Fort Worth. Walking distance to all of downtown. Very well-​kept inside. Rooms are great.
Of course, this is the historic hotel where John Kennedy spent his last night. A few tasteful photographs and a memorial on the mezzanine level.
The restaurant is very good. And there is a Starbucks attached to The hotel.
Again, great location to downtown. Very nice hotel.

Great location. Beautiful lobby area. Loved our king corner room. Bathroom is in the back round the corner. Sink and vanity are separate from the potty and shower. Beds aren’t bad. Curtains completely black out the room. Bar on the second floor is nice-​comfy lounge chairs and friendly bar tender.
Couple things I thought could have been improved:
Shower was low pressure and sometimes it would stop completely then start back up. It was either scalding or cold.
Toilet seat was very old, yellowish and the was chipping off. Needed updating.
Later in the night we ordered boneless garlic parmesan wings and the anti pasto. We actually received stale chicken strips with some barely melted cheese on top – no trace of any garlic or any type of sauce. The anti pasto also unimpressive.
Yes we would stay here again because of the great location — but don’t try the room service.

We stayed here in early December and were generally underwhelmed by the experience.
I get that there is a Starbucks in the lobby, but having a carafe of coffee is not an exorbitant cost to maintain. It’s a small gesture that goes a long way. And the last thing I wanted to do after my exhausting flight, drive and check-​in was to then stand in line at Starbucks for a $ 5.00 cup of coffee.
I’m also not a fan of required valet parking. I don’t mind if you require it, but build this into the hotel cost. Don’t charge me an extra $ 25.00 a day for a cost that should be free.
Overall, the hotel room was nice. We had a small sitting area which was a nice addition to the space. The room smelled kind of stale like you had a moldy room or just needed some ventilation — we couldn’t get rid of the stink even after 4 days.
There was also a buzz in the wall that would not stop…
Finally, our housekeeper left our room open one day which was a less-​than-​excellent surprise to return to that evening. Fortunately, all was intact but pretty concerning.
Would we stay here again? Probably not. The location was nice but there were cheaper and better reviewed locations nearby. We booked late and this was our option.
On the positive side: Can I get an AMEN for that excellent happy hour at Ruth’s Chris? If I could have only worn my pajamas that may have made up for the rest of the hotel’s shortcomings.

Only came here to check out the JFK tribute outside where he gave his final speech and the photos inside the hotel where he spent his last night.
On the second floor of the hotel are a few clusters of photographs of Present John F Kennedy and first lady Jackie Kennedy from their visit to Fort Worth. I also checked out the banquet room where JFK meet with the Chamber of Commerce for Breakfast. There are also more photos on the hallway outside suite 1530 (the room they stayed in)
The tribute outside has a bronze sculpture of President Kennedy with photographs and selected quotes from a number of JFK’s historic speeches surrounding the sculpture. It looks very cool lit up at night. Very powerful and well taken care of.

Best Hilton in USA. JFK suite is spacious, grand, and has Kennedy pictures on nearly every wall. My wife and we’re thoroughly impressed.

Great hotel with excellent service! I will stay here from now on when I go to Fort Worth – it’s the best of the options on Main Street!

Great location between the convention center and Sundance Square. Updated rooms sparkle. You can valet for $ 25 or street park (free on weekends)

Bottom Line: A lovely historic hotel in the heart of downtown Fort Worth but that does come with a hefty price tag.
I found myself at this particular Hilton due to a whirlwind out-​and-​back business trip. Aside from being a famous hotel since it’s where Kennedy stayed the night before he was assassinated, the building itself is stately and the staff is top notch. Adding to the desirability of this hotel is that it is within walking distance to many restaurants, a few shops and the convention center. The valet and check-​in processes were simple and quick which I appreciated after a long day of business meetings and travel. I also greatly appreciated the Starbucks coffee/​Starlight lounge voucher I received as being one of their selected «guests of the day» and the enormous room they gave me for an unknown reason. I don’t know if it was just coincidence or if the front desk staff looked at me and thought I needed some special treatment but these small perks brought me some comfort on a very tough day. Aside from being large, the room was swanky and comfortable and I found myself melting into the plush king sized bed. The next morning I enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant with very attentive staff and then grabbed my complimentary drink from Starbucks before pushing on to a business meeting.
As alluded to above, the hotel atmosphere and staff are worthy of five stars but due to a hefty price tag for Texas standards ($ 200 for room with tax and fees, $ 16 for breakfast and $ 26 for parking) I can’t give this hotel a perfect score. However, I would definitely consider staying here again if I traveled to Fort Worth for pleasure.

It’s easy to be very happy when your not paying for it! A large and very nice lobby meant it was never crowded even though there were a lot of people here. All of us had newly remodeled rooms that were wonderful. Attending the SCMA conference, we used several of their meeting rooms, all of which were cool and well lit. The steak dinner was very good, but the finger food at the meet and greet was excellent. Three cheers for the stuffed mushrooms and the meat empanadas! They have their own restaurant, but there is a Starbucks and a Ruth Chris steakhouse connected to the lobby. Yes, this place is expensive, but a very good historic place to stay downtown. Oh, no free parking. Valet only, at $ 25 per night. Just tack it on to that room rate!

Hi All!
Been reading the past reviews & are seeing there were some past issues w/​the air conditioning in the sleeping rooms.
Can anyone validate if this is still an issue?
Thanks All!

I stayed here for a conference and I enjoyed my stay. The staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. There’s also a ton of history in this hotel.
I stayed in a double room on a higher level, thanks to my Hilton Honors. The room was pretty big and more importantly it was very clean. View wasn’t anything special but I’d survive.
The location is very close to the revitalized Sundance Square and a many restaurants and bars. If you’re like me and had a bunch of free time, these are major pluses.
If you have a chance to go to the Presidential Suite definitely do that. It is the room where JFK stayed before his assassination and its plastered with history.
This is a nice hotel if you are traveling to Fort Worth.

This road warrior is impressed with this magnificent property.
One of the better hotels I have stayed in. Very elegant and functional. Rooms are huge, updated, clean and quiet. Beds are very comfy and you are bound to get a good nites sleep.
The shower is the best part of this already awesome room. Shower packs a punch. I was on the 12^th floor and even this high up the water pressure was intense. Just blasts away the dirt and what not from the day. The black out curtains are great. They do a fantastic job to make sure the early summer lights don’t wake you up before time.
Hotel has a Starbucks right inside it, so you can get your coffee fix before you walk out the door. Hotel is also located next to all the restaurants.
If you are in Ft Worth, and need a hotel. This is the place to be.

This Hilton has earned the distinction of being the worst that we had stayed at. The sub-​par experience started at check-​in. We had made a reservation for a king room. When we entered our room after we checked we were greeted by two double beds. We went downstairs to speak to the manager on duty and he explained that they were at full capacity — and while there might have been a king room available when we made the reservation there wasn’t one when we arrived, so we have no options. Classic bait and switch and the manager could care less & made it clearly obvious. So on our weekend away, my husband and I get to spend the night sleeping in separate beds. Not acceptable.
The refrigerator in the room did not work. The room smelled foul. The coffee pod machine was dirty & only had enough items for 1 cup of coffee. There was hair on the floor of the room & bathroom. We will be sending a letter to hilton’s corporate office & to the hotel’s general manager.
Terribly disappointed.

We stayed here a few weeks ago for business and the CMA awards. It’s close to several good restaurants and a short walk to the convention center. If you are looking for a modern luxury hotel this is NOT the place for you. This is a nice hotel, clean, safe, and steeped in history. Also known as the Hotel Texas then, Kennedy stayed at this very hotel before that fateful day in 1963. This is one place to put on the to see list in Ft Worth.

Nice but way over priced! The location of this hotel is great, lots of food and entertainment around. The staff has been really friendly and helpful. I stayed on the executive level and the a/​c fan was extremely loud when it kicked on. I had to shut it off to sleep at night. They need to upgrade their mechanical.

I really wish they would take pride in their parking area. It is unsafe and disgusting. Unfortunately it is the cheapest… albeit not inexpensive, covered spot near my office. The only options for going outside are to go up the ramp and risk getting run over by the valets or walk up the disgusting, eerie back stairwell.
**Update, this garage is no longer the cheapest, the price increased to $ 135 per month. I no longer park there, but as of June 30, 2015 the issues still existed.

I celebrated my birthday here and I really like this hotel. The front desk staff was so friendly and accomodating. Wine and a birthday card was delivered up to my suite. That was such a nice touch. This hotel is a historic site. It’s where JFK stayed and there are photos commemorating that event throughout the hotel. We enjoyed brisket quesadillas and drinks on the second floor at the Skylight Court Bar before going out for the evening and it was very good. That brisket was so tender and flavorful and made me so happy. The following morning for breakfast we went down to Café Texas. There is a self serve breakfast buffet and there is also a chef there taking omellette orders which is the route we took. I would definitely stay in this hotel again. It’s beautiful, a little bit dated, has a friendly staff and I’m pretty sure its haunted.

I wish I could give negative stars for this hotel! My boyfriend and I checked in on Christmas Eve 2014. That is a tough night to work & my heart went out to the staff members that night. We didn’t plan to be in the downtown Ft. Worth Hilton on Christmas Eve, but as our truck’s belt had alternate plans (get it, «alternate» plans :~)) ½ way on our trip up north, we found ourselves in need of a room while the repairs were being made. The hotel was clean. The room was way too hot! With the air temp set at 60, we sweat all night. The clerk was nice.
Unfortunately, the valet (named LT) parked our car and then immediately relieved me of my $ 300 pair of Maui Jim sunglasses & my Christmas jewelry. I’ve only purchased 2 pairs of nice sunglasses in my life. The 1^st was beautiful pair of Ray Ban’s that I left on a toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom of Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park when I had my 3 (under 5 yr old) godchildren with me in 2002. My 2^nd purchased pair was relieved of me the night I checked into this nightmare hotel. They were expensive and beautiful, but the real sadness of the valet’s relief of my possessions was with my Christmas jewelry. It was plastic & coated brass. Jingle bells, I’ve loved like no one else could! What kind of a valet steals that from a late night guest?
I called the hotel manager & the valet manager. No one called back.
Save yourself and stay anywhere in the DFW area but here! If you HAVE TO stay here, please keep your belongings with you at all times.

This is a beautiful hotel, with lots of pictures of JFK’s stay! Although the valet ($ 20/​night) can get you, the rooms are comparable (and even cheaper) than many other downtown hotels! Ruth’s Chris is connected to the hotel through the lobby… they have their own wonderful bar and lounge… the waitstaff to take your bags to your room are quick, courteous and oustanding. The rooms themselves are large, clean and immaculate”!
While we are Hilton Diamond members anyway, this is one of the better hotels we have stayed at. I normally like the Blackstone Marriott, but they just keep jacking their prices up, and offering horrible service.
Hilton Downtown had just earned our business for all of our Sundance Square stays!
5 STARS!

Overall, a pretty good experience for a downtown historic hotel. The negative is that they do charge a fairly high premium for valet parking and there’s no parking otherwise. The rooms are plenty spacious and the interior remains comfortable, yet keeps with Fort Worth’s heritage and the hotel’s heritage as the Hotel Texas (where JFK spent his final night.)
If you’re a Hilton Honors member, they do provide free wi-​fi, which I wish I had known in advance. The front desk and the concierge in particular (look for the older gentleman named Papa Mike) try their best to be helpful.
If I was going to mention one other negative, it was the guy at the front desk on our last night. I asked for a late checkout as a Hilton Honors member. He gave me the overdone faux courtesy and offered me an additional 30 minutes to check out. Thanks for nothing for that.