NYLO Dallas/Las Colinas
This chic boutique hotel features loft-style accommodations. The ultra-modern décor of NYLO helps it to maintain its zero-carbon footprint. The pet-friendly hotel features two heated outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, free parking, an on-site ATM, and complimentary shuttle service to points of interest within five miles. The hotel has a "Golf Getaway" package. NYLO offers 200 guest lofts and five suites. The room amenities include free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, 32-inch flat-screen televisions with HDTV programming, sofas, NYLO custom mattresses, luxury bedding, iPod docking stations, coffeemakers, rain shower, cordless phones, and Gilchrist & Soames bath products. The suites are equipped with Bose stereos, as well. The hotel has 15 certified PURE Allergy Friendly Rooms, and the entire hotel is smoke-free. The Loft is an on-site restaurant and bar that specializes in urban cuisine. It also has a sushi bar and live entertainment. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. After dinner, you can grab a drink at the poolside bar and join your fellow guests at the outdoor fire pits.
NYLO Dallas/Las Colinas
1001 W. Royal Lane
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 373-8900
nylohotels.com/irving/las-colinas-hotel-1-7.aspx
Aloft Las Colinas
This contemporary nonsmoking hotel is designed with bright, bold colors and airy spaces. Aloft has an outdoor heated splash pool, 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour front desk and free parking. Camp Aloft is a program to help keep your kids entertained while at the hotel. The 136 rooms have free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, Aloft signature platform beds, work desks, oversized showerheads and Bliss Spa bath products. The rooms also feature 42-inch LCD televisions that are linked to the plug and play/connectivity station. The w xyz lobby bar serves light fare and drinks. For on-the-go snacks, stop by the re:fuel 24/7 pantry. The re:mix lounge serves cocktails, beer and wine in the evenings. For heartier fare, there is a wide selection of restaurants within two miles of the hotel.
Aloft Las Colinas
122 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 717-6100
starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3098
Comfort Suites DFW Airport
This Comfort Suites is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth. Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, free parking, valet service, guest laundry, a 24/7 convenience store, and free shuttle service to locations within five miles of the hotel. The 24-hour business center has a guest computer and copy, fax, and print services. All of the 108 nonsmoking suites have private bedrooms with separate living areas. The suites feature free high-speed wireless Internet access, wet bars, cable televisions, coffeemakers, refrigerators, work desks and hair dryers. Suites with whirlpools are available. The Comfort Suites provides its guests with complimentary "Savory Starts" full breakfasts. For lunch and dinner, there are several restaurants within two miles of the hotel.
Comfort Suites DFW Airport
4700 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 929-9097
comfortsuites.com/hotel-irving-texas-TX010
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