Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, serves 700 square miles in Dallas and 12 of the city's suburbs with light rail, buses and HOV lanes. Trinity Railway Express links DART with DFW airport and the city of Fort Worth. Hotels on the light rail line have easy, economical access to shopping, the American Airlines Center's sports venue, universities and industry.
Hotel Lawrence, located in the downtown historic district a short walk from Union Station, is a boutique hotel offering free transportation within a three-mile radius. Rooms tend to be small at this hotel, built in 1925, but updated bathrooms feature vessel sinks and luxury linens. Staff serves cookies and milk nightly, and the hotel's restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. The 561-foot tall Reunion Tower with its top floor observation deck is nearby. Hotel Lawrence welcomes pets with an assortment of treats, pet beds and walking service.
The Palomar is steps from Mockingbird Station near the north Dallas Lakewood and Park Cities neighborhoods. The AAA four-diamond hotel meets Green Seal Certified standards by recycling, minimizing waste and conserving energy. Standard amenities in rooms and suites include an honor bar, Nintendo and in-room safes large enough to hold a laptop computer. Guests may request a pet goldfish for their room to keep them company. The Palomar hosts evening wine hour daily and the hotel's spa offers in-room treatments. Pets receive bowls and beds, treats and the use of a special grassy area.
Located near the Pearl and St. Paul stations in the arts district in north downtown Dallas, the high-rise Sheraton provides panoramic views of the city. Completely renovated in 2009, the hotel offers standard rooms and suites, including 22 presidential suites with 1,800 square feet of room. Sheraton's restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner, specializes in casual American food and the sports bar has local beers on tap. Customers who order room service via the hotel's web page receive a discount on their order. The shops and restaurants at the Plaza of the Americas are a short walk away. Dogs and cats are welcome.
Holiday Inn, located a few blocks from the Market Center station in northwest Dallas, provides easy access to the hundreds of shops along Harry Hines Boulevard. The hotel offers standard rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes and satellite television. Kem's Restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner serves casual American fare. Kids eat free. Holiday Inn operates shuttle service to the DART station and to Love Field, about three miles away. Pets are welcome at the hotel.
