From a five-star mansion to rustic rooms with longhorns hanging on the walls, Dallas has something for everyone when it comes to accommodations. Business travelers will appreciate the variety of establishments located within walking distance of the convention center, where convenience may outweigh price. Parking can be an issue, so think twice before choosing a hotel very far from your primary destinations within the city. The Dallas/Fort Worth area sprawls in all directions and new areas are constantly under development, offering accommodations in all areas of the city. The main hotel clusters include Downtown Dallas, Central Dallas, Far North Dallas, DFW International Airport and the Mid Cities. Keep in mind that, while several hotels are grand and luxurious in nature, chain hotels with moderately priced rooms are usually located nearby.

Downtown Dallas:

Whether you’re seeking a premier location for your next business convention or just staying in town for tomorrow’s meeting, downtown Dallas offers the finest accommodations within blocks of the Dallas Convention Center. The largest hotel in Texas, The Adam’s Mark, contains 1,844 rooms and 23,000 square feet of superb meeting space, as well as five ballrooms, five restaurants and four lounges. Several other luxury options are downtown, such as The Hotel Adolphus, The Fairmont Hotel, Hotel Crescent Court, and Hotel St. Germain. Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion adjoins the 50-story Reunion Tower, offering convenience to cultural and shopping venues, as well as the city’s business district.

The Holiday Inn Aristocrat, built in 1925, was the first hotel owned by entrepreneur Conrad Hilton.

If you need accommodations close to Dallas Market Center, the world’s largest wholesale merchandise mart, several choice hotels are available, sure to make your stay in Dallas a memorable one. The Embassy Suites Market Center, Holiday Inn Market Center, Renaissance Hotel Dallas, Best Western Market Center and the Wyndham Garden Hotel Market Center are just a few expensive to moderately-priced hotels available. But if you’re looking for the cream of the Market Center crop, the Wyndham Anatole Hotel sprawls over 45 acres in the midst of the Market District, with more than 1,600 rooms and suites, an 82,000-square-foot fitness center and a seven-acre park with a pond, perfect for an escape from the daily routine. Also located in Central Dallas is the Mansion on Turtle Creek, which boasts of prestigious former guests, such as Presidents Clinton, Bush, Carter and Ford, as well as numerous movie stars and top performing artists.

Far North Dallas:

Addison, Plano and Richardson also offer several excellent hotels, designed especially with the business traveler in mind. Omni Hotel Richardson offers both convenience and luxury with exceptional business and recreational amenities, including meeting facilities, catering and a multi-lingual staff, as well as fitness center, heated pool and sauna. Located conveniently near the Galleria shopping mall is Crowne Plaza North Dallas. The Westin Galleria is a premier hotel actually located within the mall, boasting a four-star rating by AAA. A landmark in Addison is Hotel Inter-Continental, with oversized guestrooms featuring sitting areas, desks and elaborate European-style decorations.

DFW International Airport:

For business travelers who want accommodations with relaxing amenities, but still need to fulfill their business needs, several hotels are available within one mile of DFW International Airport. The Marriott Hotel DFW Airport features a full business center equipped with all the necessities, and when your work is complete, you’re free to enjoy the health club, indoor and outdoor pools, or three restaurants located on the premises. The Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center offers a scenic lakeside setting on 40 acres and boasts a four-diamond AAA rating. The hotel’s special amenities and recreational facilities make you feel like you’re on vacation, while the business resource center and VIP floor offer ease for business travelers. You can’t get any closer to the airport than The Hyatt Regency DFW, located inside the airport grounds, with two tower buildings, one on each side of International Parkway and connected by covered walkways. Noisy planes make it an unfavorable choice for a romantic weekend, but it’s ideal for business travelers because of the business communications center and executive conference level, as well as exceptional meeting, banquet and exhibit space.

Mid-Cities:

Embassy’s newest facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is located in Grapevine, near the Grapevine Mills Mall and features a unique plant-filled atrium. The Embassy Suites Outdoor World offers one- and two-bedroom suites, living rooms with sofa beds, modem links and kitchen areas, similar to other suite hotels. In Irving, the Four Seasons Resort and Club sits on 400 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds. The main building of this four-diamond AAA and triple-star Mobil hotel offers 300 rooms and suites and, for those who prefer more private accommodations, 50 villa-style rooms are scattered around the golf course. Also in Irving are the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, Wilson World Hotel & Suites, Wyndham Garden Las Colinas, Courtyard by Marriott Las Colinas, and Residence Inn Las Colinas.

Bed and Breakfasts:

If you’re looking for a quiet alternative to “hotel row,” the Metroplex also offers several Bed and Breakfasts, perfect for just enjoying a night away from home. Amelia’s Place Bed & Breakfast, located on Young Street in busy downtown Dallas, offers a pleasant escape from the daily routine. The rooms are cleverly named (a tradition found at many bed and breakfasts) after prominent Dallas women, with the décor reflective of each namesake’s individual tastes. Courtyard on the Trail Bed & Breakfast is located on Forest Trail in the woods of White Rock Lake, and American Dream Bed & Breakfast, is conveniently located in North Dallas on Marsh Road, offering easy access to the Galleria, Dallas Market Center and the Arts District. In Fort Worth, Lockheart Gables Bed & Breakfast on Locke Avenue, offers a traditional Old World-style bed and breakfast experience in an isolated neighborhood. Since 1987, when it was rescued from demolition, this English mansion built in 1893 has been restored to its original elegance, with décor appropriate to the era in which it was built.