This Historic Texas Firehouse Has Been Turned Into a Hotel

In Fort Worth’s Near Southside neighborhood, a 1911 firehouse that once protected the city from flames now offers something different: a place to rest, dine, and experience a piece of Texas history reimagined for the modern traveler.

The Nobleman Hotel, part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, opened in 2025, wrapped around the preserved façade and interior of historic Fire Station No. 5.

The result is a boutique hotel where original brickwork, white-tiled walls, brass fixtures, and even the fireman’s pole remain.

Let’s take a peek into this firehouse-turned-hotel, shall we?

Location and Getting There

The Nobleman sits at 503 Bryan Avenue in Fort Worth’s Near Southside, one of the city’s most eclectic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods.

The area is known for its walkable restaurant scene along Magnolia Avenue, local breweries and distilleries, live music venues, and creative energy.

Downtown Fort Worth lies about a mile north, with Sundance Square, the Fort Worth Water Gardens, and the Convention Center all within easy reach.

Parking is available on-site, including an underground garage—a welcome feature for a boutique property in an urban setting.

History and Architecture

Original Firehouse

Fire Station No. 5 was built in 1911, designed by the architectural firm Sanguinet & Staats.

For decades, it served as home to Fort Worth firefighters, most notably the crews credited with helping halt the great South Side fire that threatened to devastate the city.

The station operated until 1965, when it was decommissioned.

The building was later designated as one of Fort Worth’s most highly significant endangered landmarks—a piece of the city’s identity at risk of being lost.

Its preservation became a priority for those who recognized what it represented: courage, community, and the resilience that helped shape modern Fort Worth.

Renovation Into a Hotel

Dallas-based Bedford Lodging, led by founder Jeff Blackman, acquired the property and spent 25 months transforming it into The Nobleman.

The approach was careful and intentional: preserve what mattered while adding the infrastructure necessary for a contemporary hotel.

The original firehouse now serves as the heart of the hotel. Guests check in beneath restored white-tiled walls and brass accents.

The revitalized staircase includes the actual fireman’s pole, preserved as a reminder of the building’s former life. Original brickwork, subway tile, and hardwood floors were refinished rather than replaced.

Around this historic core, a new four-story structure houses 121 guest rooms and 32 extended-stay suites.

The design, by Kathy Moran-Clarson of KMC&A Design, balances luxury with warmth—polished but unpretentious, with references to the firehouse throughout.

Rooms and Accommodations

The Nobleman offers 153 rooms and suites across several categories. Standard guest rooms feature modern amenities, including high-speed WiFi, spacious workstations, and premium bedding.

The design emphasizes comfort with warm tones, quality materials, and thoughtful details.

Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and approximately 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including outdoor terraces with fireplaces, heaters, and misters for year-round use.

Dining and On-Site Options

The Nobleman’s on-site restaurant, Duchess, has quickly become a destination in its own right.

This 56-seat restaurant serves New American cuisine with Texas influence, guided by consulting chef Casey Thompson—a Top Chef alum and MICHELIN Bib Gourmand honoree—and Executive Chef Marcus Kopplin.

The menu emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from area farms and ranches.

Dishes range from Fort Worth staples like steaks, tacos, and burgers to creative offerings like fried Texas burrata, ricotta gnudi, and housemade pasta with seasonal vegetables.

The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily, with a bar menu featuring craft cocktails, including a Lucchese Bootmaker partnership cocktail.

The Lobby Bar, situated across the hall from the main dining room, offers a separate menu of snacks and shareable plates alongside cocktails.

An outdoor patio extends dining seasonally with pergola-covered seating.

Reservations for Duchess can be made through Resy.

Booking and Rates

Room Pricing

As a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, The Nobleman’s rates vary by season, day of the week, and room type.

Standard rooms typically start in the mid-$100s to low $200s per night, with extended-stay suites and premium rooms priced higher. Weekend rates and peak travel periods may see elevated pricing.

A daily mandatory charge covers the Tourism Public Improvement District Fee and Texas Recovery Fee. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a $75 non-refundable fee.

Reservations

Rooms can be booked directly through The Nobleman’s website (thenoblemanhotel.com) or through Hilton’s booking platform.

Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points, and the hotel participates in Hilton’s loyalty program benefits.

Third-party booking sites like Hotels.com, Expedia, and others also list the property, though booking direct often provides the most flexibility for changes or special requests.

Where History Meets Hospitality

The Nobleman Hotel succeeds because it takes its history seriously without taking itself too seriously.

The preserved firehouse isn’t just a marketing hook—it’s genuinely integrated into the guest experience, from check-in beneath the original staircase to dining in a space where firefighters once lived and worked.

Whether you’re visiting for business, exploring Fort Worth for the first time, or looking for a staycation with character, The Nobleman offers something most hotels can’t: a story worth telling.