Development Services Group (DSG) has appointed hospitality management company Davidson Hotels & Resorts to manage the Kimpton Harper Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, US.

The 226-room Kimpton Harper hotel, which is slated for opening next year, is operated by Davidson’s lifestyle and luxury division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts.

Davidson Hotels & Resorts president Thom Geshay said: “We are excited to launch this vibrant new hotel in collaboration with our esteemed partners at DSG.

“Leveraging the Pivot team’s ability to be agile and nimble to adapt to modern business needs, we understand that great service and profitability go hand-in-hand, and we look forward to developing unique and creative programming that will truly differentiate the Kimpton Harper.”

Once completed, the hotel will feature the penthouse bar and lounge Refinery 714; Il Modo, a restaurant and bar that serves Italian fare; 10,000ft² of meeting and event space.

Other amenities that would be offered include a rooftop observation deck with a 360-degree view of Fort Worth; and Kimpton’s signature amenities that include evening social hour, morning coffee service and complimentary PUBLIC bicycles.

DSG president and CEO Gary Prosterman said: “Building upon our foundational relationship, we were compelled to engage Pivot for this highly anticipated opening based on the team’s extensive lifestyle pedigree through and through.

“Pivot understands how to serve guests who desire a personalized social travel experience. We know that under the team’s leadership and guidance, the Kimpton Harper will seamlessly encapsulate the dynamic, laid-back sophistication of Fort Worth in a meaningful way.”