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Hotels in Dallas offer outstanding accommodations in a destination nicknamed “Big D”. Known for its restaurants, shopping, skyline, sports, Tex-Mex, soap operas and frozen margaritas, Dallas is located in northeasterly Texas, due-east of fellow Texas cities Arlington (about 25miles) and Fort Worth (about 35 miles). One of Dallas’ most popular neighborhoods is Deep Ellum, which is located just northeast of downtown.  The Dallas downtown area (City Center District) is home to many world-class attractions such as Winspear Opera House, Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center, Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Catholic church), Nasher Sculpture Center (museum), Dallas Museum of Art, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, House of Blues Dallas (live music venue), The Dallas World Aquarium, Majestic Theater (performing arts theater), The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (history museum), Dallas Farmers Market, AT&T Discovery District (pedestrian zone) and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. Big D’s professional sports teams and their respective venues are as follows: Dallas Cowboys  ( AT&T Stadium – Arlington), the Texas Rangers (Globe Life Field – Arlington), the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars (American Airlines Center – just northwest of City Center District), the Dallas Wings (College Park Center – Arlington) and FC Dallas (Toyota Stadium – Frisco). The Dallas area’s two main airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is located about 16 miles northwest of downtown, and Dallas Love Field Airport, which is about 5.5 miles northwest of downtown. When visiting Dallas, keep in mind that people dress in business attire in the downtown area, while the city’s outskirts can be more casual. If you’re venturing out at night, be wary and try not to go alone. “Ya’ll” and “have a blessed day” are two phrases that you might consider to use in conversation sparingly. Big events include Texas State Fair, Dallas Festival of the Arts, Dallas International Film Festival, BMW Dallas Marathon, Taste of Dallas, Lights All Night, Wobbleland at The Factory, So What ?! Music Festival, Ubbi Dubbi Festival, Riverfront Jazz Festival, Dallas International Guitar Festival, Oaktopia Festival, TX Food Truck Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, Greek Food Festival Of Dallas, Dallas Taco & Margarita Festival, Big Texas Beer Fest, Vitruvian Lights – Magical Night Of Lights, Plano Balloon Festival, Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, Cottonwood Arts Festival, Texas Music Revolution, Japanese Festival, Korean Festival of Dallas, Festival At the Switchyard and Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival & Chili Cook-Off.  Hotels in Dallas are some of the southwestern United States’ best. Before we get to hotels in Dallas, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Initially inhabited by the Caddo Nation prior to being claimed by Spanish colonists, the Dallas area, throughout history, has been controlled by Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy and the United States of America, respectively. The 1819 Adams–Onís Treaty defined the Red River as New Spain’s northern boundary, which placed the future Dallas location in Spanish territory. In 1821, when Mexico declared independence from Spain, the area fell briefly into the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. Texas gained independence from Mexico circa 1836, when a majority of Anglo-American settlers formed the Republic of Texas. Presbyterian farmer, lawyer and tradesman John Neely Bryan founded Dallas in 1841. The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States circa 1845. On February 2, 1856, the city was formally incorporated. Early Dallas relied on farming, the cattle trade and its trade routes for sustenance. Thereafter, the city’s railways became important for the shipping of commodities, such as cotton and oil. In the 1900s, Dallas was no less short of strife. In 1910, black man Allen Brooks, accused of raping a little girl, was lynched by a white mob at the downtown intersection of Main and Akard. 53 years later, President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated amidst his motorcade on Elm Street. During World War II, Dallas was a major manufacturer of military vehicles and aircraft. The 1980s brought about the telecommunications industry, which contributed greatly to the Dallas GDP.

Today, Dallas remains a crucial business hub. Home to around 1.3 million “Dallasites”, Big D is Texas’ third largest city by population behind Houston and San Antonio. A humid subtropical climate offers average summer highs in the low-to-mid 90s degrees Fahrenheit, while average winter highs stay at around 60 degrees. For business, Dallas is one of the United States’ most traveled destinations. With twenty buildings classified as skyscrapers, the Dallas skyline is an impressive sight to behold, especially at night. One of the skyline’s most recognizable buildings is the ball-shaped, observation Reunion Tower, while its tallest building at 921 feet is Bank of America Plaza. “How ’bout them Cowboys” is a popular saying and for good reason, as the Dallas Cowboys historically have been one of the NFL’s most successful football teams, having won five Super Bowls. Other Big D points of interest include Downtown, Dallas Arts District, Old Red Museum, Meadows Museum, NorthPark Center, City Hall, AT&T Performing Arts Center (Dallas Center for the Performing Arts), Fair Park, Dallas Union Station and Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Popular foods often involve barbecue and include T-bone steak, tenderloin, beef brisket, ribs, sausage, cowboy chili, chile con queso and chips, chicken-fried steak, Tex-Mex, pecan pie, lava cake, sheet cake and peach cobbler. Drinks include craft beer, specialty cocktails and of course whiskey. The frozen margarita, invented in Dallas circa 1971, remains a thirst-quencher to this day. Ready and rarin’ to go, it’s time for hotels in Dallas that are sure to inspire.

 

 

 

Omni Dallas Hotel

555 South Lamar Street

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial

Omni Dallas Hotel provides an onsite fitness center, a heated infinity pool, TVs, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services, a business center and meeting/banquet facilities. Nearby you may encounter Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Texas Spice (American restaurant), Pegasus Red Flying Horse (landmark), Bullion (restaurant), Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and more.

Within feet:

• • • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
    • Reunion Tower Lookout
    • Dallas City Hall
    • Fountain Place
    • American Museum of the Miniature Arts

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • American Airlines Center

Within 4.4 miles:

• • • Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Within 7.2 miles:

• • • TopGolf

Omni Dallas Hotel is 16.2 miles from  Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (premier queen room): $408

Cost per person (five people): $82

 

 

 

Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

12230 Preston Road

Willow Square

Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa features a 50,000 square-foot fitness center, an outdoor track, tennis courts, a heated outdoor pool, solid wood furnishings, free WiFi, desks, bathrobes, event meeting space with healthy catering options, a retail boutique and a restaurant. In the area you may find The Cooper Institute (aerobics instructor), Cooper Fitness Center (fitness center), Maple Leaf Diner (diner), Terry Costa (dress store), Meso Maya Comida y Copas (Mexican restaurant), Massage Envy (massage spa), Tom Thumb (grocery store), Market at Preston Forest (shopping mall), MoMo’s Pasta (Italian restaurant), Woodlands American Grill (American restaurant), Fat Straws Bubble Tea & Mochi Donuts (bubble tea store), Becks Prime (American restaurant), The Derm Lounge Med Spa (medical spa), Torchy’s Tacos (Mexican restaurant), The GEM Organic Food & Juice (juice shop), Velvet Taco (taco restaurant), Preston Forest Shopping Center (shopping mall), Whole Foods Market (grocery store), First Watch (breakfast restaurant), Mi Cocina (Mexican restaurant), BURN Dallas (gym), Natural Grocers (grocery store), Dallas Texas Temple (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and more.

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Willow Square

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • The Donald and Charlotte Test Reflection Center

Within 3.4 miles:

• • • Museum of Biblical Art

Within 9 miles:

• • • Dallas Museum of Art

Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa is 5 miles from  Dallas Love Field Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $268

 

 

 

University Area SpringHill Suites

18180 Highland Springs Way

The Plinth

University Area SpringHill Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, a shared lounge, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, a business center, a bar, Continental breakfast and a grill. Sky Rocket Burger (hamburger restaurant), Northside Drafthouse & Eatery (sports bar), American Tap Room (bar & grill), Fast Fins (swimming school), TKADojo Martial Arts (martial arts school), Cross & Co. Salon (hair salon), Willie Meshack’s BBQ (barbecue restaurant), Sam’s Club, Legent Hospital For Special Surgery (specialized hospital) and more are in the area.

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • The Plinth

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • The Lawn

Within 2 miles:

• • • Eldorado Park

Within 8 miles:

• • • Castle Hills Community Center

University Area SpringHill Suites is 12 miles from  Dallas Love Field Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $197

 

 

 

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

2332 Leonard Street

Winspear Opera House

With a spa, free WiFi, unique artwork, Mediterranean décor, spacious work desks, flat-screen TVs, a fine dining restaurant, a fitness center and a pool, Hotel ZaZa Dallas is found near Dragonfly (New American restaurant), Morton’s The Steakhouse, Unrefined Bakery Uptown, Mara’s Med Spa Uptown (medical spa), Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab (seafood restaurant) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Winspear Opera House
    • Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center
    • Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe
    • AT&T Performing Arts Center
    • American Airlines Center

Within 3.3 miles:

• • • Mockingbird Station

Within 4.8 miles:

• • • Preston Center

Hotel ZaZa Dallas is 4.4 miles from  Dallas Love Field Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Guild Victory Park

3111 North Houston St

American Museum of the Miniature Arts

With an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center, a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, a business center, concierge service, luggage storage, electric tea pots, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, seating areas and a grill, The Guild Victory Park is close to Magnolias Sous Le Pont (coffee shop), The Old Recess Club (bar), Dolce Riviera (Italian restaurant), Uchi Dallas (Japanese restaurant), The Grove at Harwood (cocktail bar), Beaux Arts Gallery, Wheelhouse (gastropub), Haas Moto Museum & Sculpture Gallery, Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar (pizza restaurant), Town Hearth (steak house), Christopher Martin Gallery (art gallery), The Hall on Dragon (event venue), The Barre Code Dallas (gym), Barry Whistler Gallery (art gallery), Community Beer Company (brewery) and more.

Within feet:

• • • American Museum of the Miniature Arts
    • American Airlines Center
    • Perot Museum of Nature and Science
    • Nasher Sculpture Center
    • Fountain Place

Within 3.5 miles:

• • • Meadows Museum
    • Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Within 3.7 miles:

• • • Dallas Zoo
    • Mockingbird Station

The Guild Victory Park is 15.3 miles from  Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (double room): $272

Cost per person (six people): $45

 

 

Kimpton

2551 Elm Street

Deep Ellum

Kimpton- Pittman Hotel, an IHG Hotel provides modern décor set in a historic building, comfortable bedding, wrap-around windows, spacious rooms and an optional parking pass. Elm & Good (restaurant), Louie Louie’s Dueling Piano Bar, Armoury D.E. (cocktail bar), Dada Dallas (live music venue), Off the Record Craft Beer & Vinyl (bar), High & Tight Barbershop, Rocket Fizz Deep Ellum (candy store), Revolver Taco Lounge, Easy Slider (hamburger restaurant), Three Links Deep Ellum (bar), Sweet Bar Dallas, Glazed Donut Works, Merit Coffee Co., Deep Sushi (sushi restaurant),  Deep Ellum Neon Sign (historical landmark), The Biscuit Bar (new American restaurant), Traveling Man Sculputure at Deep Ellum and more.

Within feet:

• • • Deep Ellum
    • Majestic Theater

Within 1 mile:

• • • Dallas World Aquarium

Within 3.7 miles:

• • • Meadows Museum

Kimpton- Pittman Hotel is 16.7 miles from  Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: (one-bedroom suite): $316

Cost per person (four people): $79

 

 

 

Downtown 4-Bedroom House

2616 Pine Street

Mildred L Dunn Park

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, a balcony, free WiFi, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a hair dryer, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, billiards and table tennis are amenities at Downtown 4-Bedroom House. Exline Swimming Pool (public swimming pool) and Opportunity Park (park) are in the vicinity.

Within feet:

• • • Mildred L Dunn Park

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • African American Museum

Within 2.7 miles:

• • • Main Street Garden
    • John William Carpenter Park

Within 3.1 miles:

• • • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial

Downtown 4-Bedroom House is 8 miles from  Dallas Love Field Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $2,168

Cost per person (nineteen people): $114

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

Set in a beautifully restored historic mansion with an on-site restaurant, local transfer service, 42-inch flat-screen plasma TVs, stocked mini-bars, a modern restaurant, a cocktail bar and a fitness center, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is close to Texas de Brazil (steak house), Katy Trail Ice House (restaurant), The Standard Pour (American restaurant), Two Corks and a Bottle (winery), Stoneleigh P (bar), Nick & Sam’s (steak house), Bread Winners Café & Bakery (restaurant), The Original Pancake House, MUTTS Canine Cantina (American restaurant), Hook Line & Sinker (seafood restaurant), West Village (shopping mall), Mi Cocina (Mexican restaurant), CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Gloria’s Latin Cuisine (Salvadoran restaurant), Turtle Creek Park, Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park (event venue), Classic Pilates (pilates studio), Parigi Restaurant, Street’s Fine Chicken, Cosmic Cafe (vegetarian restaurant), Campuzano Mexican Food, Zaguan (Latin American restaurant), The Grapevine Bar (lounge), 18th & Vine (bbq restaurant), Liquid Zoo (karaoke bar), Reverchon Park, Sammons Center for the Arts, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and more.

Within feet:

• • • The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
    • Magnolia Theater

Within 1 mile:

• • • American Airlines Cente
    • Medieval Times

Within 2.7 miles:

• • • Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Within 4 miles:

• • • Preston Center

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is 15.1 miles from  Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (suite with city view): $1,095

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Greenville Holiday Home

6023 Goliad Ave

Harrell Park

Lower Greenville Holiday Home has free WiFi, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a hair dryer, an outdoor dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Dallas Fire Station 17 (fire station), Jarams Donuts Lakewood (donut shop), Whole Foods Market, Times Ten Cellars (winery), Scalini’s Pizza & Pasta (pizza restaurant), CAVA (Mediterranean restaurant), Sa Sa Sushi (sushi), Liberty Burger (hamburger restaurant), Lakewood Shopping Center (shopping mall), Mi Cocina (Mexican restaurant), The Balcony Club (jazz club), Willie & Coote Salon (hair salon), Tietze Park (park) and more are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Harrell Park
    • Dorothy & Wallace Savage Park

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Old East Dallas Work Yard

Within 3.7 miles:

• • • Museum of Biblical Art

Within 6 miles:

• • • Dallas Zoo

Lower Greenville Holiday Home is 5 miles from  Dallas Love Field Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there they are, hotels in Dallas that will help provide for an incredible experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Texas!