The upper-middle-range, Sheraton Dallas Hotel at the Galleria is a clean chain property that went through a $17.5 million renovation in 2018. It
caters primarily to business travelers during the week and leisure travelers visiting the nearby Dallas Galleria on weekends. Its 317 guest rooms are comfortably sized, clean, and include a mini-fridge and coffeemaker. Concierge services and free shuttle to the Galleria are premium amenities but, parking costs extra. Several alternatives exist nearby, including the Westin Galleria Dallas, which is attached to the Galleria and offers free parking in one of the adjacent Galleria garages.
The upper-middle-range, Sheraton Dallas Hotel at the Galleria is a clean chain property that went through a $17.5 million renovation in 2018. It
caters primarily to business travelers during the week and leisure travelers visiting the nearby Dallas Galleria on weekends. Its 317 guest rooms are comfortably sized, clean, and include a mini-fridge and coffeemaker. Concierge services and free shuttle to the Galleria are premium amenities but, parking costs extra. Several alternatives exist nearby, including the Westin Galleria Dallas, which is attached to the Galleria and offers free parking in one of the adjacent Galleria garages.
While unmistakably a chain hotel, the 259-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake makes a strong showing amongst Austin’s array of upper-middle-range hotels with its fashionable lobby, spacious rooms, and excellent freebies. Standout features include a free evening reception and a generous free breakfast buffet with a well-liked omelet station. There’s also a 24-hour grab-and-go market and a lobby bar serving drinks and casual dishes. The hotel has a nicely equipped gym and a modern indoor pool with stone accents and a whirlpool. Rooms and suites are spacious with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and TVs with premium channels. Parking cost extra, and free Wi-Fi requires joining the chain's free loyalty program. Guests can walk to the heart of downtown in about 10 minutes, but those who prefer to be in the thick of things might consider the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Austin.
While unmistakably a chain hotel, the 259-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin - Downtown/Town Lake makes a strong showing amongst Austin’s array of upper-middle-range hotels with its fashionable lobby, spacious rooms, and excellent freebies. Standout features include a free evening reception and a generous free breakfast buffet with a well-liked omelet station. There’s also a 24-hour grab-and-go market and a lobby bar serving drinks and casual dishes. The hotel has a nicely equipped gym and a modern indoor pool with stone accents and a whirlpool. Rooms and suites are spacious with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and TVs with premium channels. Parking cost extra, and free Wi-Fi requires joining the chain's free loyalty program. Guests can walk to the heart of downtown in about 10 minutes, but those who prefer to be in the thick of things might consider the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Austin.
The 1,120-room Hyatt Regency Dallas is a mid-range luxury hotel in downtown Dallas. The property is enormous, modernly designed, and next door to Reunion Tower, one of Dallas’ landmark attractions. Its convenient downtown location means there’s plenty to do and see within walking distance, while on-site facilities like a small pool, several dining choices, and 24-hour fitness center make it ideal for business as well. Like the common spaces, the rooms at the Hyatt are large, contemporary, and handsomely designed. Past guests have complained about long lines and extra charges for Wi-Fi.
The 1,120-room Hyatt Regency Dallas is a mid-range luxury hotel in downtown Dallas. The property is enormous, modernly designed, and next door to Reunion Tower, one of Dallas’ landmark attractions. Its convenient downtown location means there’s plenty to do and see within walking distance, while on-site facilities like a small pool, several dining choices, and 24-hour fitness center make it ideal for business as well. Like the common spaces, the rooms at the Hyatt are large, contemporary, and handsomely designed. Past guests have complained about long lines and extra charges for Wi-Fi.
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is a rustic, yet sophisticated resort set on 300 acres in scenic Texas Hill Country. It's a tranquil and relaxing upscale resort that is family-friendly and hosts many group functions in its large conference center. The 27-hole golf complex includes a pro shop and the full-service spa has 21 treatment rooms. Guests get free access to the spa’s steam room and sauna, and it's five outdoor heated pools, plus a surf simulator, are open year-round. Its 500 guest rooms are spacious and fresh from a 2013 renovation, but bathrooms are small. Downsides include the daily resort fee and the isolated location, a drive from San Antonio. Another nearby resort worth considering is the La Cantera Hill Country Resort, but expect to pay a bit more there.
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is a rustic, yet sophisticated resort set on 300 acres in scenic Texas Hill Country. It's a tranquil and relaxing upscale resort that is family-friendly and hosts many group functions in its large conference center. The 27-hole golf complex includes a pro shop and the full-service spa has 21 treatment rooms. Guests get free access to the spa’s steam room and sauna, and it's five outdoor heated pools, plus a surf simulator, are open year-round. Its 500 guest rooms are spacious and fresh from a 2013 renovation, but bathrooms are small. Downsides include the daily resort fee and the isolated location, a drive from San Antonio. Another nearby resort worth considering is the La Cantera Hill Country Resort, but expect to pay a bit more there.
This three-pearl, pet-friendly Northwest Austin hotel has suites with kitchens and living areas that make it popular with extended-stay business travelers and families. The location provides easy access to the highway, as well as shopping centers, but it's close to a 30-minute drive from downtown. Features include an outdoor swimming pool with gas grills for cooking, a 24-hour fitness center and business center, free shuttle service to area attractions, an impressive free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. An on-site restaurant and bar, and laundry facilities round out the amenities. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby Staybridge Suites Austin NW, which has free weeknight receptions that include beer, wine, and a light dinner.
This three-pearl, pet-friendly Northwest Austin hotel has suites with kitchens and living areas that make it popular with extended-stay business travelers and families. The location provides easy access to the highway, as well as shopping centers, but it's close to a 30-minute drive from downtown. Features include an outdoor swimming pool with gas grills for cooking, a 24-hour fitness center and business center, free shuttle service to area attractions, an impressive free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. An on-site restaurant and bar, and laundry facilities round out the amenities. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby Staybridge Suites Austin NW, which has free weeknight receptions that include beer, wine, and a light dinner.
The budget Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio-Downtown/Market Square is a great value for those who don’t want to pay the price of a River Walk hotel, but still want to be close to downtown attractions. One main draw is free parking, which is hard to find in the area, though the lot does occasionally fill up. The 108 generic rooms are well-maintained and spacious, with free in-room movies, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, plus microwaves. Solid features include an impressive free breakfast with hot and cold items, free Wi-Fi, an indoor swimming pool, a small fitness center, and laundry facilities for guests. Although there are no restaurant or bar on-site, there are a grocery store right across the street and some restaurants nearby. It's worth looking at rates for the more central Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio.
The budget Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio-Downtown/Market Square is a great value for those who don’t want to pay the price of a River Walk hotel, but still want to be close to downtown attractions. One main draw is free parking, which is hard to find in the area, though the lot does occasionally fill up. The 108 generic rooms are well-maintained and spacious, with free in-room movies, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, plus microwaves. Solid features include an impressive free breakfast with hot and cold items, free Wi-Fi, an indoor swimming pool, a small fitness center, and laundry facilities for guests. Although there are no restaurant or bar on-site, there are a grocery store right across the street and some restaurants nearby. It's worth looking at rates for the more central Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Whitehall Houston is still fresh from an extensive early 2016 renovation, and offers contemporary and comfortable accommodations. It's located on the perimeter of the central business district, with public spaces that have an attractive, midcentury modern look. Its 259 guest rooms are contemporary, though not as stylish, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but mini-fridges aren't standard. Features are a highlight—there's a popular outdoor bar that has live music, an inviting outdoor pool area with private cabanas, and a fitness center, plus concierge and room service and a free downtown shuttle. Travelers looking to be within walking distance of the convention center can consider Club Quarters Hotel in Houston, which offers similar amenities.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Whitehall Houston is still fresh from an extensive early 2016 renovation, and offers contemporary and comfortable accommodations. It's located on the perimeter of the central business district, with public spaces that have an attractive, midcentury modern look. Its 259 guest rooms are contemporary, though not as stylish, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but mini-fridges aren't standard. Features are a highlight—there's a popular outdoor bar that has live music, an inviting outdoor pool area with private cabanas, and a fitness center, plus concierge and room service and a free downtown shuttle. Travelers looking to be within walking distance of the convention center can consider Club Quarters Hotel in Houston, which offers similar amenities.
Nylo Dallas Las Colinas is an upper-middle-range loft-like boutique property located in Irving, Texas, about a 20-minute drive northwest from downtown Dallas. The funky, modern hotel offers an affordable, fashionable option and is geared toward travelers in their 20s and 30s. The venue’s proximity to the airport also makes it convenient for those passing through on business. Six meeting rooms are on hand, including a 4,000-square-foot ballroom. The scenester swimming pool and LOFT restaurant are youthful touches. Guest rooms are well designed and distinctive, but a little cramped and may not suit the taste of those who prefer more conventional spaces.
Nylo Dallas Las Colinas is an upper-middle-range loft-like boutique property located in Irving, Texas, about a 20-minute drive northwest from downtown Dallas. The funky, modern hotel offers an affordable, fashionable option and is geared toward travelers in their 20s and 30s. The venue’s proximity to the airport also makes it convenient for those passing through on business. Six meeting rooms are on hand, including a 4,000-square-foot ballroom. The scenester swimming pool and LOFT restaurant are youthful touches. Guest rooms are well designed and distinctive, but a little cramped and may not suit the taste of those who prefer more conventional spaces.
The 410-room Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk is an upper-middle-range property ideal for business travelers or tourists looking for a downtown stay slightly removed from the action. The lively center of the River Walk is a quick eight-minute walk, while the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is eight minutes away by car. Neutral-toned rooms have generic contemporary furnishings equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Some guests, however, have complained of noise from air-conditioning units and nearby bars. Quality features include a heated rooftop pool with pleasant views, a large 24-hour fitness center, business center, and spa offering massage treatments. A bar and restaurant are on-site, but food is reportedly average. Travelers may prefer the similarly priced Menger Hotel, which is a historic hotel next to the Alamo.
The 410-room Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk is an upper-middle-range property ideal for business travelers or tourists looking for a downtown stay slightly removed from the action. The lively center of the River Walk is a quick eight-minute walk, while the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is eight minutes away by car. Neutral-toned rooms have generic contemporary furnishings equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Some guests, however, have complained of noise from air-conditioning units and nearby bars. Quality features include a heated rooftop pool with pleasant views, a large 24-hour fitness center, business center, and spa offering massage treatments. A bar and restaurant are on-site, but food is reportedly average. Travelers may prefer the similarly priced Menger Hotel, which is a historic hotel next to the Alamo.
The Staybridge Suites Corpus Christi caters to families and business travelers on extended stay with its spacious, clean rooms and full kitchens. Its central location in a commercial district puts guests midway between downtown Corpus Christi’s cultural attractions and the beaches to the southwest. The surroundings aren’t the most glamorous, and you’ll need a car to get most everywhere -- but there are some perks to staying here, including plenty of dining and shopping options nearby.
The Staybridge Suites Corpus Christi caters to families and business travelers on extended stay with its spacious, clean rooms and full kitchens. Its central location in a commercial district puts guests midway between downtown Corpus Christi’s cultural attractions and the beaches to the southwest. The surroundings aren’t the most glamorous, and you’ll need a car to get most everywhere -- but there are some perks to staying here, including plenty of dining and shopping options nearby.