There's something exciting that just opened in Near Southside — and it's not a restaurant, but is conveniently located near several. Enter The Nobleman Hotel — Fort Worth's first boutique hotel that's located inside a renovated fire station.

The hotel offers 121 guest rooms, plus 32 extended-stay suites. Guests can enjoy a dip in the pool, a sun bath on the outdoor terrace, a pump at the fitness center, or a brainstorming sesh inside the 1,500-sqft meeting space, which is open to non-guests too.

A gallery of historical photos hang in the Nobleman's lobby. | Photo by FTWtoday

History in its bones

Built in 1911 by C. H. McFarland, Fire Station No. 5 served what is today the Near Southside neighborhood. The station closed in 1967 and was bought by the city to serve as a storage unit. In 1982, the city sold the building, but it remained vacant for years. Jeff Blackman, founder of Bedford Lodging, bought it and has developed it into the property you see today.

The historic building's early 20th-century charm looks unscathed today. The lodge features original flooring, brick walls, a front staircase — and even, its original fireman pole.

Duchess at The Nobleman

As you exit the lobby, you enter the stomach of the hotel, Duchess — a chef-driven, farm-to-table concept that opens Monday, May 5. Its rotating seasonal menu is curated by "Top Chef" alum Casey Thompson, while the kitchen is led by head chef Marcus Kopplin, former executive chef at Clay Pigeon.

The spring dinner menu includes plates like fried Texas burrata, local ricotta gnudi, grilled brisket onion burger, and fried eggplant schnitzel.

Book today

The Nobleman is open now and ready to make you a reservation. Fun fact — some of the Nobleman's first guests included the crew of Taylor Sheridan's hit show "Landman." Call 682-432-3000 or book online.