Dallas is always hot in the summer, but this year the place positively sizzles with excitement as one of the most elegant and stylish new hotels the city has seen in years opens its doors. The Joule, a Luxury Collection Hotel is now welcoming its first guests, ushering in a new era in design, ambiance, and comfort on Main Street in downtown Dallas. Those interested in being among the first to explore this dazzling new destination are in luck, as the Joule, a Luxury Collection Hotel is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends. That's as good a reason as any to check out the restored 1920's neo-Gothic facade, striking lobby, and ten-story tower. Don't miss the jaw-dropping rooftop bar and pool, which is cantilevered over the street below and has a Plexiglas window to provide amazing views to those both in and out of the water. Chef Charlie Palmer's new restaurant, Charlie Palmer at the Joule, is a perfect place to relax at the end of the day, savor some spectacular American cuisine, and think about where you'd like to travel next.