The Ashton Hotel
Saturday afternoon tea, one minute from 6th & Commerce
About this hotel
This sits in the downtown cluster of the Mercantile Center selection, near Fort Worth's Central Station and T&P rail hub rather than the Fossil Creek stop, and its calling card is a genuine touch of refinement: Saturday afternoon tea by appointment, a detail no budget property in the corridor attempts to match. A one-minute walk reaches 6th & Commerce, putting downtown Fort Worth's restaurant and bar scene essentially on the doorstep. Full-service laundry is a practical plus on a longer stay, and the fitness center covers a workout without leaving the building. Parking carries a charge here, standard for the downtown tier. Guest ratings sit at 9/10 across 650 reviews, in line with the 4-star billing.
- Afternoon tea
- Downtown location
- Full-service laundry
- Fitness center
Our take
The Ashton Hotel is my pick for a refined downtown Fort Worth stay: a four-star rated 9.0 by 650 guests, with Saturday afternoon tea by appointment, a fitness center and full-service laundry. The 6th & Commerce stop is a minute away on foot, and Fort Worth's Central and T&P rail hub is close by. If you need the Fossil Creek stop further north, the hotels there are a better match.
- Book the Saturday afternoon tea by appointment ahead if visiting over a weekend.
- Walk the one minute to 6th & Commerce for dinner rather than driving anywhere downtown.
- Use full-service laundry on a stay of several nights rather than overpacking.
Why we love it
- Saturday afternoon tea by appointment
- One-minute walk to 6th & Commerce
- Full-service laundry
- Refined downtown character
Why guests love itThe Ashton Hotel is a refined four-star in downtown Fort Worth with Saturday afternoon tea by appointment, which I would book as a treat for a family with older children. The full-service laundry helps on a longer trip, and the fitness center is there for parents. 6th & Commerce is one minute on foot. With a rating of 9.0 across 650 reviews, it suits calm families better than groups looking for a pool, which the listing does not mention.