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    What $6 Million Buys

    Galleria Hotel renovates to stand out: Snakeskin walls and concierge"personalities" are here

    Dillon Sorensen
    Jan 18, 2013 | 4:45 pm
    • On Dec. 17, 2012, Destination Hotels & Resorts started the Hotel Derek makeover,which includes significant aesthetic changes to guest room, lobby and meetingspace interiors.
      Hotel Derek/Facebook
    • Two floors of guest rooms have already been renovated, and the grand ballroom.
      Photo courtesy of Hotel Derek
    • While official plans have yet to be announced, “exciting things” will be takingplace in the restaurant and bar space, which currently houses Valentino and VinBar, the latter shown here.
      Gensler
    • The hotel is working with Dallas-based interior design firm Flick-Mars toimplement an updated look that highlights vibrant colors and new textures.
      Photo courtesy of Hotel Derek

    Hotel Derek, the Galleria-are luxury boutique hotel originally opened in 2001, is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and management overhaul.

    Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest hospitality management company in the United States, purchased the property last summer. On Dec. 17, the company started the Hotel Derek makeover, which includes significant aesthetic changes to guest room, lobby and meeting space interiors, and it's in full swing now.

    “It’s the only independent, boutique property in an area surrounded by chains, and we want to elevate the hotel from where it currently stands in the market.”

    “We’re onboard with a fresh perspective and assessing the potential the hotel has given its location and the type of business we have coming into the Galleria — both corporate and leisure,” Stephanie Summerall, director of sales & marketing, told CultureMap in a phone interview. “We’re utilizing that to move the hotel in a different direction.”

    The hotel is working with Dallas-based interior design firm Flick-Mars to implement an updated look that highlights vibrant colors and new textures, such as snakeskin-clad bathroom walls.

    “We’re taking the design elements up a few notches, further distinguishing Hotel Derek from other hotels in the Galleria area,” Summerall said. “It’s the only independent, boutique property in an area surrounded by chains, and we want to elevate the hotel from where it currently stands in the market.”

    In addition to interior upgrades, Destination recently implemented new service standards at Hotel Derek. A combined concierge and brand ambassador position — “Sir or Lady Derek” — has been created to further enhance the overall guest experience.

    According to Summerall, Sir or Lady Derek will provide guests with customized entertainment recommendations and act as the face of the hotel. “You’re going to have a personality there creating this vibe from the moment you arrive, who will have a specialized insight on all things Houston,” she said.

    “We plan to continually invest in the property, introducing things that are very edgy and aren’t being done anywhere else in town.”

    Destination Hotels & Resorts is spending approximately $6 million on design enhancements, which will be completed in March. Several floors of guest rooms have already been renovated.

    While official plans have yet to be announced, Summerall said that “exciting things” would be taking place in the restaurant and bar space, which currently houses Valentino and Vin Bar.

    “We plan to continually invest in the property, introducing things that are very edgy and aren’t being done anywhere else in town,” she said. “We want Hotel Derek to be the destination for people traveling in Houston, as well as Houstonians.”

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    Post Malone’s childhood home in Texas hits market for $549,000

    John Egan
    Feb 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm
    Post Malone
    Photo by Adam DeGross
    Post Malone grew up in Grapevine and plays in Dallas-Fort Worth frequently.

    Entertainer Post Malone’s childhood home in Grapevine has gone on the market. The modest three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, at 1226 Eaton Ln., is listed for $549,900.

    “This home blends modern comfort, prime location, and a one-of-a-kind story — an exceptional opportunity in one of North Texas’ most desirable communities,” says the listing from Liz Ervin and David Ervin, both of Meyer Group Real Estate.

    Post Malone
    Photo by Adam DeGross

    Post Malone grew up in Grapevine and plays in Dallas-Fort Worth frequently.

    Built in 1987 — eight years before Malone was born — the “thoughtfully renovated” 1,685-square-foot, brick-façade home with a bright red front door offers an open-concept floor plan that features “excellent flow, abundant natural light, and a great use of space throughout,” the listing says.

    Recent upgrades include:

    • An updated primary bathroom.
    • New triple-pane, energy-efficient windows.
    • A new air-conditioning unit.
    • A new water heater.

    The listing also touts the home’s outdoor amenities and proximity to downtown Grapevine.

    Post Malone's childhood home, at 1226 Eaton Ln., Grapevine The home is near all the Grapevine hot spots.Photo courtesy of The Meyer Group

    “Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking — perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing says. “Ideally located less than a one-mile walk to Grapevine’s sought-after Main Street, offering endless dining, shopping, and access to the nearby recreation center.”

    Malone, whose given name is Austin Richard Post, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer who’s easily recognizable thanks to his more than 70 tattoos, including 14 on his face.

    The entertainer moved to Grapevine at age nine with his father, Rich Post, and stepmother, Jodie, after the Dallas Cowboys hired his dad as assistant director of food and beverage, according to Malone’s bio on IMDb. Malone was born in 1995 in Syracuse, New York.

    In Grapevine, Malone learned to play guitar at age 12. He frequently plays gigs around Dallas-Fort Worth; he brought his BIG ASS Stadium Tour to Arlington in May 2025, he was the big act at the 2025 Dallas Cattle Baron's Ball at Southfork Ranch, and then he played the Cowboys' halftime show at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving.

    When Malone was a senior, classmates at Grapevine High School named him “Most Likely to Be Famous,” according to IMDb and CBS News. For a 2012 class project at Grapevine High, he created a viral music video for one of his first songs, “Why Don’t You Love Me?” In the video, he rocked an ’80s vibe, complete with an animal-print head scarf and cut-off denim shorts.

    Post Malone's childhood home, at 1226 Eaton Ln., Grapevine Post Malone's childhood home, at 1226 Eaton Ln., Grapevine, is listed for $549,900. Photo courtesy of The Meyer Group

    After graduating from high school in 2013, Malone enrolled at Tarrant County College but dropped out and moved to Los Angeles, where he formally launched his music career. Just two years after graduation, Malone signed a recording deal with Republic Records.

    By all accounts, Malone appreciated growing up in Grapevine. In fact, his 2024 country song “Back to Texas” pays homage to the Lone Star State:

    Ain’t found nowhere like Dallas yeah

    And I doubt I ever will it’s

    All hat, no cattle

    All belt, no buckle

    All snake, no rattle

    All honey, no suckle

    And I’ma take every last dime

    Stuffed under this mattress

    And make a Lone Star beeline

    Take my a** back to Texas


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