Want to spend New Year’s Eve at The Curtis? This year, it’ll cost you a minimum of $51,000.

But at least you can bring along 600 of your nearest and dearest party people to share in the experience.

The Curtis Hotel, a boutique with a mid-century modern theme and 330 rooms, has started an auction to sell its services for the night of Dec. 31.

The 2009 Christmas Book was released Tuesday by luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas.

The 83rd edition continues Neiman Marcus’ longstanding tradition of offering its customers the ultimate in awe-inspiring gifts.

But this year, perhaps a sign of the tough economic times, the million-dollar gifts are gone and 40 percent of the items are priced at under $250.

The highly anticipated Joule hotel opened in Dallas in May and hotel guests will have the chance to check out the amazing opportunity to swim in the pool ! but this is no ordinary rooftop pool! With this new attraction, the hotel went above and beyond… literally.

The pool extends beyond the building, out over the sidewalk above the 1500 block of Main Street! This infinity-edge pool will not only provide guests with a refreshing place to cool off and relax, but it is also another eye treat adding to the cutting edge excitement downtown.
Passers-by below can see swimmers, plus a nighttime light show from the 132 fiber optic lights in the pool.

Hotel owner Tim Headington, declined to say how much the project cost.
Rooms at the Joule, which is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC’s Luxury Collection, start at $380 a night, with the 20th-floor penthouse rising to $5,000.