Developer Plans Techy Hotels in Beck’s Mansfield Megaproject

A $2.5 billion entertainment and mixed-use project in Mansfield is getting a heavy infusion of sci-fi hospitality.

Frisco-based House of Tangram bought 30 acres to build a pair of high-tech hotels within the Staybolt Street District, a sprawling 100-acre development anchored by a soccer stadium and convention center, the Dallas Business Journal reported. Tangram’s plans include the 288-room Carbon Mansfield hotel and a dual-branded property dubbed Cache Legitimate & Kubo.

The concepts lean into futuristic amenities: Carbon will feature biometric check-in and adaptive climate systems personalized to guests. Cache Legitimate & Kubo promises robotic bartenders, drone delivery and immersive media walls.

Tangram founder and CEO Shawn Ellis said the vision is to make Staybolt “one of the most ambitious sport-anchored, technology-integrated hospitality developments in the U.S.”

The broader Staybolt development, which started construction last year, is led by the Beck Group and includes a 7,000-seat stadium for the Hunt family’s North Texas Soccer Club, a 33,000-square-foot convention center, a High5 entertainment venue and retail and residential components.

The Mansfield City Council approved an amended master development agreement on Monday stipulating that Tangram’s hotels begin construction by late 2026, with completion slated for mid-2028.

Two multifamily projects are also part of the district: Steam, a 320-unit loft-style complex with rooftop gardens and communal kitchens, and Verona Gardens, a 400-home development offering hydroponic gardens, pet studios and green roofs.

Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans praised the partnership, calling the concept “a home run” for the city’s sports-centric brand.

“This innovative project aligns with our goals to focus on the future and develop a strong economy,” Evans said. Jason Moore of the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation also praised the hotel projects, calling them a “shared bold vision” for the area.

Construction will be managed in part by Beck Group, which is also serving as fiduciary and general contractor for the district. If fully realized, the project could put Mansfield on the map as a hospitality testbed, or at least as the only North Texas suburb with robot bartenders and drone room service.

— Judah Duke