Pack your curiosity and prepare to wander these larger-than-life streets. Because in Dallas you’ll discover plenty of art, culture and creativity that just make you say, “Whoa.” Here, we do our hidden gems bigger, bolder, and with just the right amount of swagger.
Oak Lawn / Turtle Creek
Size: 142 rooms and suites
Style: Traditional Elegance & Lively
Year Opened: 1988
The most celebrated hotel in Texas, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek retains the intimate ambience of a private residence while providing the highest levels of quality and service. The Mansion Restaurant is a culinary gem, featuring European decor and beautiful, ornate details. Experience new American cuisine with French influences and regionally sourced ingredients.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Harwood District, Uptown
Size: 134 rooms and suites
Style: Classic, Sophisticated
European chic meets Texan charm at Hotel Swexan, a modern, mirror-walled classic in Dallas’s buzzy Harwood District. Its 134 residential-style rooms and suites offer an eclectic blend of opulent leathers, rustic hide rugs, Moroccan patterns, and antique Japanese artworks. Sip martinis in the paneled Isabelle’s lounge and nosh on locally raised Akaushi beef at Stillwell’s Steakhouse before kicking up your heels at the late-night spot, Babou’s. The top-floor infinity-edge pool offers sweeping, 180-degree skyline views.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Historic Downtown
Size: 160 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary, Hip
Year Opened: 2008
Set in the heart of a burgeoning downtown — within walking distance of the internationally acclaimed Dallas Arts District — The Joule Hotel is fittingly named for the international unit of energy and occupies a revitalized 1920’s landmark Dallas building. A visual masterpiece from award-winning designer Adam D. Tihany, the hotel creates a tasteful union of old world quality and contemporary design.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Oak Lawn
Size: 167 rooms and suites
Style: Cutting-Edge & Lively
Just because you’re going to Dallas doesn’t mean you have to stay at one of the big chain hotels. Hotel ZaZa is, if you can believe it, a bit of the south of France, transplanted to the south-central United States. It’s a conceit that seems difficult to carry off, but in this case it certainly works, resulting in one of Dallas’s most extraordinary hotels.
The oversized guest rooms are individually decorated, all in a plush and urbane style, with chic contemporary furnishings and luxe amenities like king beds, Italian linens and sprawling bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and separate rain showers.
It’s the concept suites, though, that have made the ZaZa uptown Dallas’s hottest hotel. Each is decorated after a different theme, from Far East (Japanese Zen) to the Cuban-style West Indies to the Texas Suite, complete with cowhide-print upholstery. The ZaZa suite is the flagship, some two thousand square feet of Parisian luxury. And if that’s not enough, there’s the Magnificent Seven — seven palatial residential suites with private kitchens, perfect for entertaining.
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Downtown
Size: 219 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary, Sophisticated
Year Opened: 2020
Feeling green? Venture out to nearby natural spaces like the tranquil Klyde Warren Park or the trails of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Located within the National Building, the Thompson Dallas is the city’s newest urban luxury project. Each of the rooms and suites, spread over 51 stories, showcase unrivaled personalized hospitality with a mid-century modern edge, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stylish aesthetics. Indulge in fine dining at Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant’s Monarch and Kessaku, or sip cocktails at Catbird’s rooftop terrace. Explore the city’s artist-run shops and iconic sites, all just steps from the hotel.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
PART OF MY HYATT PREFERRED PARTNER PRIVÉ PORTFOLIO
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
► VIRTUOSO: Dallas Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: Dallas Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Dallas.
► VISIT DALLAS
The official visitor information for Dallas.
Texas General Information Page
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page updated: February 2025
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Dallas Tourism Board
Please Note: All Hotel / Resort / Cruise / Services Amenities are subject to availability and may have changed since the date of this being originally published.
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