The Fairmont Dallas
The Fairmont is in the middle of downtown, with Akard Station as the closest DART stop. The hotel was redecorated in 2007 and has more than 500 rooms that can include two double, single queen or single king beds; suites offer a king-size bedroom and parlor with a sofabed. In addition to the on-site fitness center and pool, guests get health club and spa privileges at the downtown YMCA. The Pyramid Restaurant and Bar serves an organic, American-style menu.
The Fairmont Dallas
1717 N. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-2020
www.fairmont.com/dallas/
Doubletree Hotel Dallas-Campbell Centre
The Doubletree is near Park Lane Station and the Northpark Shopping Center at Northwest Highway and Central Expressway. Smoking and nonsmoking guest rooms are available with either double, queen or king-size beds, while suites can come with king beds and queen sofabeds. A fitness room, safety deposit box and convenience store are all on- site. The Princeton Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with its various choices like steaks, seafood, fajitas and pasta.
Doubletree Hotel Dallas-Campbell Centre
8250 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 691-8700
doubletree1.hilton.com/
Hotel Palomar Dallas
The Palomar can be found right next to Mockingbird Station near the SMU campus. This smoke-free hotel offers deluxe, executive, luxury and spa rooms along with suites that can range from 775 to 1,500 square feet. In-room spa services are available, as well as the on-site heated pool and fitness center. The Central 214 features an American-themed menu while Trader Vic's specializes in Polynesian cuisine.
Hotel Palomar Dallas
5300 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 520-7969
www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com/
The Sheraton Dallas
The Sheraton Dallas (formerly the Adam's Mark) is in downtown's city center district near Pearl Station. More than 1,800 guest rooms are available along with more than 200 suites and 22 Presidential suites. Exercise facilities are available within the hotel, as well as an outdoor pool and 24-hour valet parking. The Kitchen Table serves breakfast skillets, hand pies, chicken fried pot roast and other breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 N. Olive St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-8000
www.starwoodhotels.com/
Radisson Hotel Central Dallas
This Radisson is located along Central Expressway next to Mockingbird Station. Nearly 300 guest rooms are available that can come with "Sleep Number" beds and a free breakfast buffet from the restaurant. The hotel includes an outdoor pool and renovated fitness center. Vanessa's Restaurant serves a full breakfast along with an American/Mexican themed lunch/dinner menu.
Radisson Hotel Central Dallas
6060 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 750-6060
www.radisson.com/dallastx_centralexpy
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