The Aloft Downtown Dallas is located in a historic building, and has a trendy, loft-inspired feel, with sleek, colorful rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs, exposed brick accents, and concrete ceilings. Rooms are on the smaller side (typical for a historic building) and the attempts to make the best use of space can be a bit odd -- in some rooms, the mini-fridge is located under the bathroom sink. Nonetheless, the hotel has become popular due to its outdoor pool, large industrial-chic lobby complete with a 24-hour snack bar, and overall value.
The Aloft Downtown Dallas is located in a historic building, and has a trendy, loft-inspired feel, with sleek, colorful rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs, exposed brick accents, and concrete ceilings. Rooms are on the smaller side (typical for a historic building) and the attempts to make the best use of space can be a bit odd -- in some rooms, the mini-fridge is located under the bathroom sink. Nonetheless, the hotel has become popular due to its outdoor pool, large industrial-chic lobby complete with a 24-hour snack bar, and overall value.
Located near the Texas Love Field Airport, the Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center is your typical chain hotel -- the decor is generic, but all rooms have been updated with flat-screen TVs. But perks include an indoor pool, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is right on the freeway, and a 15-minute drive away from downtown Dallas; visitors hoping to be within walking distance of tourist attractions may consider staying in a downtown hotel.
Located near the Texas Love Field Airport, the Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center is your typical chain hotel -- the decor is generic, but all rooms have been updated with flat-screen TVs. But perks include an indoor pool, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is right on the freeway, and a 15-minute drive away from downtown Dallas; visitors hoping to be within walking distance of tourist attractions may consider staying in a downtown hotel.
The 1,003-room Grand Hyatt San Antonio is in a great location in the heart of the city’s historic center, right next to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and within walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo. Rooms have understated modern decor, plus flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Amenities like the full-service FedEx business center, modern meeting areas, and spacious work desks in rooms appeal to the business travelers, while a lovely lap pool, spacious sundeck, ultra-modern fitness center, and various on-site dining options appeal to all types of guests. Travelers who'd prefer a romantic Spanish Colonial vibe to a convention-hotel one should look into Omni La Mansion del Rio, a River Walk hotel with outstanding 19th-century architecture and atmosphere.
The 1,003-room Grand Hyatt San Antonio is in a great location in the heart of the city’s historic center, right next to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and within walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo. Rooms have understated modern decor, plus flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Amenities like the full-service FedEx business center, modern meeting areas, and spacious work desks in rooms appeal to the business travelers, while a lovely lap pool, spacious sundeck, ultra-modern fitness center, and various on-site dining options appeal to all types of guests. Travelers who'd prefer a romantic Spanish Colonial vibe to a convention-hotel one should look into Omni La Mansion del Rio, a River Walk hotel with outstanding 19th-century architecture and atmosphere.
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Galleria Area is a modern value hotel on the LBJ Freeway. While it's near the Galleria Dallas shopping mall, downtown Dallas will take at least 30 minutes to reach by car. The 103 rooms have a sharp, contemporary look, and suites with partially separate living areas and whirlpool tubs are available. Extras here include a small gym, a snack shop, and free breakfast in the lobby. There's also a pleasant indoor pool and a 24/7 business center. Those looking to be closer to downtown should consider the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dallas Central - Market Center, where rates are only a bit higher.
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Galleria Area is a modern value hotel on the LBJ Freeway. While it's near the Galleria Dallas shopping mall, downtown Dallas will take at least 30 minutes to reach by car. The 103 rooms have a sharp, contemporary look, and suites with partially separate living areas and whirlpool tubs are available. Extras here include a small gym, a snack shop, and free breakfast in the lobby. There's also a pleasant indoor pool and a 24/7 business center. Those looking to be closer to downtown should consider the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dallas Central - Market Center, where rates are only a bit higher.
Isla Grand Beach Resort is a mid-range beachfront property with 193 rooms and condos. Rooms are simple and motel-like, featuring dated decor and some maintenance issues, while condos are considerably more contemporary and come with fully equipped kitchens. Facilities here are lovely, especially the two outdoor pools, which are big enough for swimming and offer plenty of colorful loungers. Dining options are varied and good, and include a buffet with themed nights, a seasonal poolside grill, and an outdoor eatery with live music and sunset views. While most guests are vacationers, the hotel gets its fair share of business travelers, owing largely to the massive amount of on-site meeting space here. Travelers may want to also consider Pearl South Padre, which has similar amenities plus a spa and more contemporary rooms.
Isla Grand Beach Resort is a mid-range beachfront property with 193 rooms and condos. Rooms are simple and motel-like, featuring dated decor and some maintenance issues, while condos are considerably more contemporary and come with fully equipped kitchens. Facilities here are lovely, especially the two outdoor pools, which are big enough for swimming and offer plenty of colorful loungers. Dining options are varied and good, and include a buffet with themed nights, a seasonal poolside grill, and an outdoor eatery with live music and sunset views. While most guests are vacationers, the hotel gets its fair share of business travelers, owing largely to the massive amount of on-site meeting space here. Travelers may want to also consider Pearl South Padre, which has similar amenities plus a spa and more contemporary rooms.
Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo. The 485 colorfully and contemporary rooms all have balconies that overlook the city or river, but in-room Wi-Fi is only free to Hilton HHonors members (however, joining is quick and free). Features include lots of event space, a riverside restaurant, an Irish pub with live entertainment, and a coffee shop that serves Starbucks brews. The simple and plain outdoor pool and hot tub area commands views of the Tower of the Americas, and there's a fitness center as well. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Contessa, which is also on the Riverwalk and has funky, artsier rooms at lower rates.
Hilton Palacio Del Rio is an upscale hotel with vibrant Southwestern style and a trendy River Walk location, a few blocks from the Alamo. The 485 colorfully and contemporary rooms all have balconies that overlook the city or river, but in-room Wi-Fi is only free to Hilton HHonors members (however, joining is quick and free). Features include lots of event space, a riverside restaurant, an Irish pub with live entertainment, and a coffee shop that serves Starbucks brews. The simple and plain outdoor pool and hot tub area commands views of the Tower of the Americas, and there's a fitness center as well. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Contessa, which is also on the Riverwalk and has funky, artsier rooms at lower rates.
A popular choice for business travelers, the sophisticated 544-room Renaissance Dallas features fresh, contemporary decor throughout, and a popular modern restaurant that serves a farm-to-table menu. Families may enjoy the large rooms and the rooftop pool (though it's shallow and the lounge chairs are sparse), and the hotel's location on the freeway grants guests easy driving access to Dallas attractions -- though those who want to be in a walkable area may consider a downtown hotel instead.
A popular choice for business travelers, the sophisticated 544-room Renaissance Dallas features fresh, contemporary decor throughout, and a popular modern restaurant that serves a farm-to-table menu. Families may enjoy the large rooms and the rooftop pool (though it's shallow and the lounge chairs are sparse), and the hotel's location on the freeway grants guests easy driving access to Dallas attractions -- though those who want to be in a walkable area may consider a downtown hotel instead.
The 252-room W Hotel Dallas Victory Park is an upscale property across from American Airlines Center with plenty of the brand's signature edge. Despite its size, this W outpost has a polished boutique feel with artsy accents throughout. Rooms are big and spotless, with skyline views and funky decor plus contemporary bathrooms. The hotel's many features include a 16th-floor outdoor infinity pool with poolside bar, a big fitness center, a spa, and a popular gastropub. This property attracts a wide range of guests including tourists, business travelers, concertgoers, and sports fans. For something with a vibrant, kitschy style, but lower price tag, consider the Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, which is near the Majestic Theater.
The 252-room W Hotel Dallas Victory Park is an upscale property across from American Airlines Center with plenty of the brand's signature edge. Despite its size, this W outpost has a polished boutique feel with artsy accents throughout. Rooms are big and spotless, with skyline views and funky decor plus contemporary bathrooms. The hotel's many features include a 16th-floor outdoor infinity pool with poolside bar, a big fitness center, a spa, and a popular gastropub. This property attracts a wide range of guests including tourists, business travelers, concertgoers, and sports fans. For something with a vibrant, kitschy style, but lower price tag, consider the Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, which is near the Majestic Theater.
The Casulo offers chic boutique style at an affordable price, with contemporary, zen-like decor, and rooms all featuring big soaking tubs (most next to peek-a-boo glass windows). But it's a 10-minute drive south of downtown Austin, so no popular tourist sights are within walking distance, and there's no full restaurant on-site -- just a bar and lobby cafe.
The Casulo offers chic boutique style at an affordable price, with contemporary, zen-like decor, and rooms all featuring big soaking tubs (most next to peek-a-boo glass windows). But it's a 10-minute drive south of downtown Austin, so no popular tourist sights are within walking distance, and there's no full restaurant on-site -- just a bar and lobby cafe.
This Hilton Garden Inn is a perfectly comfortable, reasonably priced option for travelers looking to stay in North Austin. You get what you'd expect from a run-of-the-mill chain: generic rooms, a cloudy outdoor pool, a small fitness room.
This Hilton Garden Inn is a perfectly comfortable, reasonably priced option for travelers looking to stay in North Austin. You get what you'd expect from a run-of-the-mill chain: generic rooms, a cloudy outdoor pool, a small fitness room.