Virgin Hotels is breaking ground with Dunhill Partners and Gatehouse Capital on Virgin Hotels Dallas.

The new development marks Virgin Hotels’ second property currently under construction, behind Virgin Hotels New York City.

Virgin Hotels Dallas will open its doors at the end of 2018.

Located in the up-and-coming Design District on Hi Line Drive and Turtle Creek Boulevard, Virgin Hotels Dallas will deliver a one-of-a-kind hotel experience in one of Virgin’s favourite destinations.

Virgin America has been flying to the city since 2010.

The hotel will feature more than 200 rooms, including Grand Chamber Suites, and will multiple dining and drinking outlets, including a pool deck and bar, a rooftop lounge, and the brand’s flagship space, The Commons Club.

“We couldn’t have found a more perfect city than Dallas and a more perfect neighbourhood than the Design District to continue our expansion of Virgin Hotels across America,” said Raul Leal, chief executive, Virgin Hotels.

“We’re so excited to welcome guests and locals alike to experience all that our brand has to offer – from elevated cuisine and cocktails to comfortable and spacious Chambers for work, sleep and play.”

Virgin Hotels Dallas will be a new build located within the 33 acres that developer Dunhill Partners and its founder, Bill Hutchinson, acquired in 2014.

The hotel will be in smashing good company as the district boasts world-class furniture showrooms, avant-garde art galleries, museums, antique shops and an influx of buzz worthy new restaurants and shops.

Dunhill Partners has chosen Gatehouse Capital to develop Virgin Hotels Dallas.