Where would we be without Stand by Me? As the world reels from the shocking murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, it’s natural that some fans will turn to Reiner’s greatest films for comfort. And, one of those films is the 1986 classic Stand by Me, a film that created the modern pop culture world in more ways than one.

To this day, even as we’re constantly inundated with new Stephen King adaptations, Stand by Me remains a perfect King film, and in retrospect serves as a flashpoint of the modern era.

Some hotels force a trade-off between productivity and pleasure. Virgin Hotels Dallas doesn’t. Located in the Design District, it treats creativity as core infrastructure with bold public spaces, smart room layouts, and social zones designed to support both work and downtime. Guest rooms split into a dressing area and a sleeping lounge, so your workspace stays separate from your bed — a small design choice with real impact.

Downstairs, the Commons Club operates as a flexible hybrid: restaurant, bar, and informal coworking space where networking feels organic rather than obligatory. When it’s time to log off, the rooftop pool and bar deliver wide-open skyline views that reset the day. This is a hotel built for people who move fluidly between focus and instinct — and expect their surroundings to do the same.