NewcrestImage Opens The Clara Hotel Plano
The renovated 176-room property, formerly NYLO Dallas Plano, has reopened under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hotels
NewcrestImage opened The Clara Hotel Plano, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, after a complete renovation and rebranding of the property it acquired in August 2025 as the NYLO Dallas Plano. The hotel features 176 guestrooms across five floors.
Why it matters
The opening adds a renovated full-service hotel with event and dining space to Plano's Legacy District, a five-square-mile master-planned mixed-use center. It reflects continued investment in the hotel stock serving the Dallas-Plano corridor.
The hotel offers 176 guestrooms across five floors and 2,000 square feet of flexible event space for weddings and meetings. Pricing, occupancy projections, and any planned expansion beyond the current property were not specified.
The players
NewcrestImage
NewcrestImage is a hospitality company that acquired and rebranded the Plano property.
Hilton
Hilton is a global hotel company whose Tapestry Collection brand the property joined upon opening.
The details
The property underwent a complete renovation and rebranding before opening. Amenities include a fitness center, sauna, outdoor heated pool, the Field & Vine restaurant serving locally sourced seasonal fare, and a new cocktail bar and evening lounge.
Timeline
August 2025: NewcrestImage acquired the property as the NYLO Dallas Plano.
November 6, 2026: The Clara Hotel Plano opened with 176 guestrooms.
Market Landscape
The Clara joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection, a brand built around independent-style properties under a major franchise umbrella. The rebranding of a former NYLO property shows owners repositioning select-service and lifestyle hotels into the Tapestry portfolio.
Travelers visiting Plano can book the 176-room hotel for stays near the Legacy District, The Star, and the University of Texas at Dallas. Event planners can consider the 2,000 square feet of flexible space for weddings and meetings.
The takeaway
Renovated hotels in mixed-use districts like Legacy offer both leisure and business guests walkable access to dining and corporate campuses. Travelers comparing options in the area can weigh room count, event space, and amenities such as the outdoor heated pool.
Further reading
For more on properties like this, browse Hotels coverage across the Plano area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hotel Business.
