Situated at the heart of Texas, Dallas is a destination for business and pleasure travel. For locals and visitors alike, the city offers a variety of down-home country music venues, fine dining and world-class shopping. While the city once lacked a large variety of hotels, today it boasts some top-rated names in the industry. One popular luxury, especially for honeymooners and couples vacations is an in-room hot tub, which some of the city's finest hotels offer.
The Omni is a luxury 12-floor hotel about 10 minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Its grounds feature an on-site lake and park, while the inside is decked out with neoclassical style and European decor. There are 337 guest rooms and suites, each complete with its own luxury amenities. All rooms include pillow-top mattresses and high-thread-count linens, Internet access and LCD television. For special stays, the 2,000-plus-square-foot Presidential Suite is available on the top floor. The room features its own walk-out balcony, large sitting area and dining space for eight. There is a private master suite with private entrance, walk-in shower and Jacuzzi style tub.
The Magnolia Hotel is situated near the heart of the city, just minutes from the financial district and local attractions. The building maintains its classically designed exterior while inside has been completely updated and modernized for guests. All guests are welcome to the complimentary breakfast bar each morning and the cookies and milk buffet each evening. All rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, luxury bedding and high-speed Internet access. Additionally, standard rooms offer a spacious work center and oversize garden bathtub.
The suites offer more space -- about 900 square feet, full-size kitchen and separate living and sleeping space. Adjoining rooms can be arranged to create a larger two-bedroom suite if necessary. The suites provide larger bathrooms with walk-in showers and Jacuzzi tubs.
The Joule is a luxury boutique location that sits at the heart of downtown Dallas. It is housed in a renovated building from the 1920s with a sleek, modern design. Guests have 129 guest rooms and suites to choose from, each with its own contemporary design. All rooms offer luxury bedding, bath products and LCD flat-screen television with satellite channels. There are a variety of room options, starting at the Demi Joule with just over 200 square feet to the Loft Suite and Presidential Suite. These rooms feature at least 1,000 square feet, separate living and sleeping areas, kitchen and large master bath, some with a Jacuzzi tub.
Another luxury property at the heart of Dallas, the Hotel Palomar is also one of the greenest in the city. In 2010 it was granted a silver rating by Green Seal for its efforts in recycling, energy efficiency and a collection of other eco-friendly measures. The hotel sits just a few minutes from the Dallas Convention Center, making it convenient to many of the area's best attractions.
There are 198 rooms, each of which is created with earth tones, modern furnishings and luxury bedding. Each room is complete with private work space, flat-screen television, in-room video games and full entertainment system with DVD and CD player. The suites are larger, some with separate living and sitting space, larger bathrooms, some complete with Jacuzzi-style soaking tubs. For added comfort, the hotel welcomes pets and has several "tall rooms" for taller guests.
