As part of Dallas's revitalization, new hotels have been built, while others have been renovated like new. These hotels can provide a luxurious vacation experience to anyone taking in Dallas and its attractions, including golf courses such as Cedar Crest, Tenison, LB Houston, Brookhaven and Lakewood.
W Dallas - Victory
The W hotel is the centerpiece (along with the American Airlines Center) of the fast-developing Victory Plaza neighborhood to the north of the West End district. There are different types of rooms available, including the Wonderful Room with two queen beds and deep-soaking tubs, the Spectacular rooms with city skyline views and the Cool Corner Room with 158-square-foot terraces. There are also several suites and nearly 150 residences. The fitness center was designed by Larry North, the outdoor pool is on the 16th floor and the Bliss Spa has nine individual treatment rooms. The Craft restaurant serves contemporary dishes from seasonal ingredients. The hotel itself is a couple of blocks away from DART's Victory rail station.
W Dallas - Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane
Dallas,TX 75219
(214) 397-4100
starwoodhotels.com
The Ritz Carlton Dallas
The Ritz Carlton opened in Dallas in 2007; it is located in uptown Dallas near both the Arts District and American Airlines Center. Deluxe and corner guest rooms come with two queens or one king-size bed, and suites come in junior, deluxe and luxury styles with separate parlors, wall safes and possibly a second bedroom. Club Level suites and rooms can be up to 1,000 square feet within a lounge environment, and these include concierge service. The Ritz Carlton Spa has 12 wellness rooms available, with five rooms for spa therapy, four skin-care rooms, a fitness center and salon. Sandwiches and light snacks are available at the spa and the outdoor pool, and Fearing's was named the best hotel restaurant in the 2009 Zagat's guide.
The Ritz Carlton Dallas
2121 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 922-0200
RitzCarlton.com/Dallas
Hilton Anatole
Hilton bought the Anatole Hotel in Dallas from Wyndham and revitalized it in the late 2000s. Located off of Stemmons Freeway to the northwest of downtown, the Anatole has more than 1,600 rooms in two buildings, including 130 suites. Rooms in either the atrium or tower come with either double beds or a king-sized bed, while suites come with separate living areas or parlors. The Veranda Club includes an indoor and outdoor pool, outdoor track, cardiovascular equipment, sauna and whirlpool. The Terrace steakhouse is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Nana serves dinner with a 27th floor view.
Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 748-1200
www.hilton.com
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