{"id":230321,"date":"2026-04-01T14:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/230321\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:42:09","slug":"hotel-mockingbird-debuts-in-prime-dallas-location-near-smu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/230321\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Mockingbird debuts in prime Dallas location near SMU"},"content":{"rendered":"

The hotel formerly known as the Beeman Hotel, overlooking US-75 near SMU in Dallas, has changed identity: It is now Hotel Mockingbird<\/a>, the latest addition to Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy\u2019s collection of independent hotels.<\/p>\n

Located at at 6070 N. Central Expwy., the property has undergone a multimillion-dollar transformation that includes 296 refreshed guest rooms, plus new dining and social spaces inspired by the surrounding neighborhood \u2014 one that includes both Southern Methodist University and Mockingbird Station, making it a convenient stay for those visiting campus, traveling for business, or spending the weekend in Dallas.<\/p>\n

It now falls under the hotel and restaurant management portfolio of Coury Hospitality, the Tulsa-based hospitality group that oversees<\/a> more than 85 hotels and restaurants including Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas, Hall Park Hotel in Frisco, Hotel Vin in Grapevine, the Elmore Hotel in Southlake, and The Sinclair in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

\u201cHotel Mockingbird was designed to connect with the community around it,\u201d says Coury Hospitality CEO Paul Coury in a release. “Its proximity to SMU allows us to welcome a diverse mix of travelers, from visiting families and alumni to locals and business guests, while creating a social, design-forward destination that feels authentic to Dallas.”<\/p>\n

The property features two dining venues<\/a>, as follows:<\/p>\n

Versus Kitchen & Bar<\/a>. The hotel\u2019s signature restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner with a menu of bold and approachable dishes such as Korean-style short rib sliders, cacio e pepe taglietelle, miso butter salmon, and chicken Milanese. There’s an entire vegetarian menu with a harvest grain bowl, mushroom burger, and Thai corn fritters. Breakfast includes huervos rancheros, avocado toast, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and smoothies.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will host Verse Vinyl Brunch, a music-driven brunch featuring playlists from local DJs; and a monthly series celebrating Texas\u2019 creative culture via discussions with artists, chefs, musicians, and authors.<\/p>\n

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Raven<\/a>. This speakeasy-style lounge is open Thursday-Saturday nights, featuring dim lighting, refined drink menu, and an inviting ambiance. Specialty cocktails are $20 and include The Tequila Mockingbird, which contains Tequila Blanco, Cap Corse Rouge, lime, blueberry jam, and habanero shrub; and the Moto Taxi, featuring Trascendente Mezcal, Cappelletti, grapefruit, and Royal Combier.<\/p>\n

Raven is designed as a velveteen hollow for craft cocktails, shareable plates, and late-night conversation. “Experiences” will include Cowgirl Confidential, a Dallas-inspired evening filled with live country music and local vendors; and Shaken & Stirred, a guided mixology experience led by the beverage team.<\/p>\n

Hotel Mockingbird also offers flexible spaces for meetings and celebrations, along with hotel packages such as The Pony Express, designed for SMU visitors; and Awaken at The Woodhouse Spa, created in partnership with the nearby Woodhouse Spa. Other amenities include fitness center and indoor pool.<\/p>\n

The property has changed hands more than once in recent years: Initially the Holiday Inn Dallas Central – Park Cities, it became<\/a> a Magnolia property and sibling to the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Dallas in 2015. Then in 2019, it was taken over<\/a> by Chicago-based Convexity Properties, who transformed it into The Beeman Hotel, named after one of the pioneering settlers of East Dallas, John Beeman.<\/p>\n