The 10 Best Hotels in Fort Worth TX 2026: The Definitive Ranking of Cowtown’s Finest Stays

Fort Worth in 2026 is no longer Dallas's quieter sibling — it's the North Texas luxury powerhouse, where cowboy boots meet rooftop infinity pools and historic stockyards get nine-figure facelifts. With two major openings in 2025 (Bowie House Auberge and The Harper), a $150M+ renovation wave at icons like the Stockyards Hotel and Crescent Fort Worth, and Sundance Square drawing 14 million visitors annually, Cowtown now rivals Austin and Houston for sophistication and soul. From the Stockyards' Western heritage to Downtown's skyline glamour, Fort Worth's hotels finally match the city's bold spirit.

Curated by the Fort Worth-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Fort Worth hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the districts, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Stockyards.

Why Trust This Fort Worth Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Fort Worth TX 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection – Stockyards' Cowboy Luxury Icon

Location: 200 Mule Alley, Stockyards

The city's crown jewel since 2021 — 200 rooms in a rustic-chic ranch style, the only hotel in Fort Worth with a Forbes 4-Star rating and direct access to the Stockyards.

Standout: 97 West Kitchen + backyard pool with fire pits 2026 Rates: King $580–$1,000 | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,800+ reviews)

→ Hotel Drover Official

2. Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection – Cultural District's New 2025 Star

Location: 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Cultural District

Opened 2025 — 106 rooms with Western art, the first Auberge in Texas with a rooftop pool overlooking the Will Rogers Coliseum.

Standout: Bricks & Horses restaurant + in-room cowboy hat service 2026 Rates: King $680–$1,200 | Suite $4,000+ Rating: 4.9/5 (early)

→ Bowie House Auberge

3. The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth – The New 2025 Downtown Icon

Location: 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd, Cultural District

Opened 2025 — 200 rooms in a restored 1920s building, the only Crescent in Texas with a rooftop bar and Canyon Ranch spa.

Standout: Crescent Rooftop + Emilia's Mediterranean 2026 Rates: King $620–$1,100 | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Crescent Fort Worth

4. Stockyards Hotel – The Authentic Cowboy Legend (Since 1907)

Location: 109 E Exchange Ave, Stockyards

The original — 52 rooms with Western decor, the only hotel with Bonnie & Clyde's actual room and Booger Red's Saloon.

Standout: H3 Ranch steakhouse + nightly live music 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Stockyards Hotel

5. The Harper – Sundance Square's Boutique Powerhouse

Location: 312 W 4th St, Downtown

2025-renovated 120 rooms — the only boutique hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Sundance Square.

Standout: Harper Rooftop + in-room record players 2026 Rates: King $520–$920 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ The Harper

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Kimpton Harper Hotel – Downtown ($550+)
7. Aloft Fort Worth Downtown – Modern value ($450+)
8. Hilton Fort Worth – Historic 1921 ($480+)
9. SpringHill Suites Fort Worth Historic Stockyards – Stockyards ($420+)
10. TownePlace Suites Fort Worth Downtown – Extended stay ($400+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Fort Worth TX 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Hotel Drover Stockyards $580–$2,500+ 4.8 Forbes 4-Star + backyard pool 2. Bowie House Auberge Cultural District $680–$4,000+ 4.9 Rooftop pool 2025 3. The Crescent Cultural District $620–$3,000+ 4.8 Canyon Ranch spa 4. Stockyards Hotel Stockyards $480–$2,000+ 4.6 1907 cowboy legend 5. The Harper Downtown $520–$2,200+ 4.7 Rooftop over Sundance Square