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Dallas, Texas is voted one of the best cities to live in the lone star state. Many people visit Dallas for the food, atmosphere, activities, and warm Texas hospitality.
The restaurants and hotels are one of a kind, encompassing classic Texas culture, western flair, upscale glamor, and eclectic and modern.
Why You Should Visit Dallas
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The food in Dallas is one huge reason to visit the city, as the barbeque is unbeatable. Enjoy some Texas ribs rubbed with different spices, seasoned brisket smoked for hours on end, or some classic street tacos from many vendors.
The Hispanic culture is thriving in Dallas, and the food they have to offer in the city is authentic and made from the heart.
Every year, in September, the Texas State Fair opens, offering up many different takes on classic fair food. Enjoy all types of fried food, from fried brisket to fried Oreos, fried jalapenos to fried pickles.
Enjoy the rides, attractions, and Texas-themed atmosphere- perfect for your first visit to Texas. Stay in any of the beautiful hotels the city has to offer, downtown or uptown, with spectacular views of the Dallas skyline.
Enjoy a day taking the kids on a family vacation to the Dallas Zoo or arboretum, or take a kayak on White Rock Lake. Enjoy a concert at the American Airlines Center and take the DART train back to your hotel for the night.
Or, enjoy a night out in the city, where you can visit different types of bars and clubs. You can even try out two-stepping for the first time to get into the Texas spirit. All in all, Dallas is a well-rounded city with much to offer visitors and locals alike.
From the longhorns grazing nearby to the modern architecture downtown, Dallas is a unique city with many great options for places to stay on your visit here, whether it is your first time here or your fifth time here.
The 15 Best Hotels in Dallas in 2023
Here are the best 15 hotels in Dallas, with options ranging from budget to luxury.
1. The Thompson Dallas
- Location: Downtown
- Average Cost: $650/per night
Topping our list for the number one highest-rated luxury hotel is the Thompson, an elegant hotel situated directly downtown. This hotel is on the pricier side for hotels in the city, but it is well worth every penny.
The classy interior features a restaurant and terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Available to you at no additional cost is the continental and buffet breakfasts that you can even enjoy delivered to your room.
The Dallas World Aquarium is just a few blocks away, and the nearest airport is only 5 miles away. If you are looking to stay in the lap of luxury, or if you are visiting for a special occasion such as an anniversary, this is the perfect place to treat yourself and your loved ones.
2. Omni Dallas
- Location: Convention Center Area
- Average Cost: $260 per night
The famous Omni hotel in Dallas is one of the main components of the Dallas skyline, and each night, the front of the hotel is lit with different colors and designs depending on the day and occasion.
The hotel offers many luxury accommodations, including a heated infinity pool, fitness center, and banquet facilities. This hotel is highly rated as a classic Dallas hotel, and many couples enjoy their stay here whether they are on their honeymoon or just enjoying a night away.
3. Hotel Crescent Court
- Location: Uptown
- Average Cost: $670 per night
Hotel Crescent Court is a beautiful, ornately furnished old fashioned luxury hotel set in classy Uptown Dallas. It features a beautiful outdoor terrace, perfect for a garden party or even a wedding.
The modern rooms contrasted with the French décor indoors add to the luxurious feel, and each room features its private balcony. Hotel Cresent Court features a sushi restaurant called Nobu, which offers fresh fish and Japanese cuisine for you to enjoy during your stay.
The hotel amenities include a concierge service available to answer any questions you have, a fitness center with personal trainers and exercise classes, a heated outdoor pool, and a spa where you can get a relaxing massage.
This hotel offers a bit of everything, and you will feel as though you are truly indulging during your stay here.
4. HALL Arts Hotel
- Location: Arts District
- Average Cost: $425 per night
The HALL Arts Hotel is a Curio Collection hotel situated right in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. If you are looking for a unique find in the city unlike anywhere else, this is the spot for you.
The hotel features unique artwork throughout, including in each of the rooms and common areas. The amenities include a beautiful heated rooftop pool- perfect to enjoy in the colder months- a bar, restaurant, fitness center, and a garden.
The hotel is rated 5 stars, and is a favorite of locals and travelers alike. The nearest airport is 6 miles away, and downtown Dallas is just a few blocks away, making this the perfect spot for your stay.
5. Hotel ZaZa
- Location: Uptown
- Average Cost: $450 per night
Hotel ZaZa is highly rated amongst locals as a perfect getaway and for tourists as their choice of hotel during their stay in Dallas. This luxurious hotel offers Mediterranean décor, a full-service spa offering massages and skin treatments, a classy fine-dining restaurant, and a pool.
Every night, the hotel hosts entertainment and serves cocktails to guests poolside. Many events are held at this beautiful hotel, including art shows, weddings, and wedding receptions.
All the major attractions that draw people to Dallas are only a 5-minute drive away, and you can take an Uber or even take the DART train. There are many shops and restaurants available to you at the nearby NorthPark center to enjoy during your stay.
6. Dallas Marriott Downtown
- Location: Downtown
- Average Cost: $250 per night
The first pick on our list for mid-range price hotels is the Downtown Dallas Marriott. It is located in the heart of downtown and gives guests the ability to walk to all nearby attractions and restaurants.
The interior is modern and upscale and offers an in-house restaurant, a gym, an atrium, and rooms with views of the beautiful skyline. This is a fantastic option for guests looking for a classy hotel stay at a more affordable price than a luxury hotel.
7. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas
- Location: Downtown
- Average Cost: $195 per night
Another great downtown option is the Hilton Garden Inn, offering a modern eclectic feel with great high-rise views of downtown below. The amenities include a sparkling outdoor pool, sun terrace, an in-house restaurant and bar, and room service.
This hotel is a popular choice for couples celebrating their honeymoon in Dallas or just a special getaway from home. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the prices won’t break the bank.
8. Lorenzo Hotel
- Location: Downtown
- Average Cost: $250 per night
As one of the more expensive mid-range hotels on our list, the Lorenzo is a hotel for those seeking to stay somewhere unique and one-of-a-kind. The hotel is filled with art in the interior and decorated with sculptures on the exterior, and offers an eclectic bar to visit downstairs during your stay.
The amenities include a beautiful large outdoor pool, a lounge, room service, and a hot breakfast. The rooms offer perfect views of downtown, and the location is perfect to walk to where you want to go downtown.
9. Cooper Hotel
- Location: Preston Hollow
- Average Cost: $240 per night
This hotel is an excellent option for those seeking a hotel with a spa and great views. It features traditional décor, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and an outdoor track and is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Dallas.
Located in the upscale area of Preston Hollow, the neighborhood offers fantastic options for shopping and dining.
10. Hyatt Regency Dallas
- Location: Reunion Tower
- Average Cost: $230 night
This location offers spectacular views of downtown Dallas and the neighboring Reunion Tower. The amenities include a gym and an outdoor pool.
The Hyatt Regency is close enough to walk to all the major downtown attractions. The JFK Memorial and Dealey Plaza are less than a mile from the hotel, perfect for guests to walk to and enjoy
11. Holiday Inn Express
- Location: Northwest Highway
- Average Cost: $140 per night
To top our list of budget hotels recommended for your stay in Dallas, The Holiday Inn Express offers many amenities to make a perfect stay despite its location. It is not downtown, but a quick bus ride or Uber can take you downtown within 15 minutes.
It is near Love Field airport, making it convenient for out of towners to stay for a short trip. The amenities include an indoor pool, business center, luggage storage space, a private lounge, free parking, and free WiFi.
12. SpringHill Suites
- Location: University Area
- Average Price: $125 per night
Another option for a budget stay in Dallas is the SpringHill suites hotel, located in the prestigious University area nearby Southern Methodist University. This hotel is close to Dallas Love Field airport, which you can reach by bus, train, or Uber ride.
The amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, a fitness center, a bar, and barbecue facilities. This is a perfect option for those seeking a comfortable stay in Dallas that has a great price but doesn’t compromise quality.
13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn
- Location: Mockingbird Station
- Average Price: $130 per night
Located close by the Mockingbird station DART rail line, this hotel is perfect for quick access to public transportation around Dallas.
The hotel is only 7 miles from downtown and is another option close to Dallas Love Field. The Fairfield is a newer hotel, built-in 2021, and offers a hot breakfast and many amenities to make you comfortable during your stay.
14. Embassy Suites
- Location: Northwest Highway, North of Downtown
- Average Price: $152 per night
The Embassy Suites by Hilton is located right by Dallas Love Field airport and even offers a free airport transfer service for your convenience. The rooms are spacious, and the amenities include in-suite refrigerators and microwaves.
Guests are able to have a fresh hot breakfast and enjoy a fitness center and a beautiful large pool. Downtown Dallas is just a few blocks south, where you can take the DART train or take a quick Uber ride.
15. SOVA Micro-Room and Social Hotel
- Location: Deep Ellum Neighborhood
- Average Price: $160 per night
SOVA is a unique and stylish hotel located in the heart of the Deep Ellum neighborhood, which is known for many live music events and art shows. It is within walking distance of downtown, Deep Ellum shops, bars, and restaurants.
This is the perfect getaway for couples looking to immerse themselves in the local art scene. This is a great hotel for young couples or friends to get together and socialize.
Making the Most of Your Dallas Hotel Stay
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While on your stay in Dallas, you will want to be sure to make an itinerary for your visit so you can make sure to see everything you want to see on your trip here. Whether it is your first time or your 10th time in the city, there is a lot to see and lots to do.
The Dallas World Aquarium, Bishop Arts District, Deep Ellum bars and clubs, White Rock Lake, Dealey Plaza, and the Dallas Arboretum are just a few of your many options for activities.
Getting to the Hotel
You want to be sure you have transportation to and from your hotel. There are two airports in the Dallas area, Love Field near downtown and DFW International Airport in Irving, a neighboring city.
People who reside in Texas are dependent on their vehicles for transportation since Texas is so vast and there are many miles between destinations, even just within the city of Dallas. A good rule of thumb is to plan to rent a car for your stay or rely on the DART train system.
Crime and Safety
Dallas is similar to many other large cities, where crime is prominent due to the dense population. You want to remain aware at all times, and be informed about the safest areas in the city.
Always take a travel buddy and try not to take public transportation at nighttime when it is dark outside.
Dallas is no different than a city such as Chicago, where although crime is high in some areas, it is low in other parts of the city. Dallas has many different neighborhoods within, so you can find a wide range of crime rates.
Traveler Tips
You will want to make an itinerary for each day, and include which restaurants you would like to visit, what neighborhoods and areas of Dallas you want to visit, what landmarks you are interested in seeing, and modes of transportation.
For example, if you want to visit the local Holocaust museum you will want to check what days and hours they are open so you can plan your visit. Many of the Dallas landmarks are open year-round, such as the aquarium and the Arboretum.
For outdoor activities, you will want to remain weather aware, as the summers in Dallas are scorching and can get over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, especially during July and August. If you plan on spending these months outdoors, plan on bringing plenty of water.
You will also want to make sure to explore the larger DFW area, which encompasses the city of Fort Worth and Arlington as well as these cities that are within proximity to Dallas have much to offer as well.
Fort Worth has the famous stockyards, where you can watch the twice-daily cattle herd walk down the cobblestone streets. Every day at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm, herds of longhorns make their way down the historical streets which they have been doing for many years.
The stockyards offer a lot of great authentic Texas barbeque restaurants to choose from, saloons, and activities for the whole family.
Nearby Arlington is a smaller city nestled between Fort Worth and Dallas and is home to the Texas Rangers major league baseball team, the Dallas Cowboys football team, and Six Flags Over Texas.
As well as Six Flags, which offers many rollercoasters, rides, theme park food, and shows, Arlington also has a large waterpark across the street called Hurricane Harbor. This is the perfect spot to take the kids, or just to visit during your stay in Dallas to cool off and try out a water slide.
If you are wanting to visit these cities while on your stay in Dallas, prepare to rent a car or take an Uber. These are the best, most affordable ways to travel throughout the DFW area without racking up a huge transportation bill.
You can always choose to get on the DART rail line and take it to the TRE (Trinity Railway Express) to take you from Dallas to Fort Worth but prepare for this trip to take several hours. Most Texans drive- and drive fast– to get around the metroplex.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Here are the top questions travelers have about a trip to Dallas.
What is the weather like in Dallas?
As mentioned above, the summers in Texas are just like the Texas motto, nothing to mess with!
The summers are scorching and the winters can be mild, although for a few weeks every February it can get down to below-freezing temperatures. You will want to plan accordingly, and bring warm weather clothes for the summer.
What is the best time of year to visit?
The best time of year to visit Dallas is highly dependent on your personal preferences. If you enjoy the heat, you will not be disappointed by visiting during the summer and enjoying a Texas Rangers baseball game at the new indoor air-conditioned stadium.
If you prefer milder weather, it is recommended to visit between October through December and March through April.
What cultures make up Dallas?
Dallas is certainly a melting pot of many different cultures and neighborhoods that represent each unique culture. The Latin community is large and thriving in Dallas, and the amazing authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that they produce is a favorite of the state.
There are also thriving Vietnamese, Lebanese, Cajun, and Creole cultures thriving in Dallas.
When Hurricane Katrina hit, many evacuees made Dallas home, and brought their rich Creole culture and cuisines with them, such as crawfish, etouffee, spicy Cajun gumbo, and fried alligator.
What is the food like in Dallas?
Dallas offers up many different types of cuisines based on the part of the city you are in. You can typically find barbeque joints and street taco stands on every corner. Pulled pork, smoked brisket, barbeque rubbed baby back ribs, and sloppy joes are some Texas staples you must try during your stay.
Visit the Texas State Fair for some uniquely Texas fair food such as fried everything, pickled tomatoes, pickled eggs, pickled pigs feet, and even authentic German fare such as many different types of bratwurst.
What is the best way to get around Dallas?
The best way to get around Dallas is by far by private vehicle since the city is so large and spread apart.
If you are staying within Dallas, you can take the DART train or bus which runs through the city to many different locations and even to the airport. The DART connects to the TRE (Trinity Railway Express) which takes you from Dallas to Fort Worth.
So, What are the Best Hotels in Dallas?
All in all, Dallas is a very well-rounded, culture-rich city with endless options of activities and hotels for you to stay at. Whether you choose one of the luxury hotels to indulge yourself in, a mid-range hotel to save some money, or a budget hotel, you cannot go wrong with any of the options on our list.
Choose to explore some of the Texas-themed attractions throughout the city, and trust that you will enjoy your Dallas stay. You will have many memories to travel home with. Safe travels, good food, and lots of fun await you in Dallas.