Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West
Step out of the lobby for a brisk stroll around the lake and gardens at this 12-story luxury hotel in the business district. Join the duck feeding by the lake at 11 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the summer. Guestrooms are furnished with an overstuffed chair and ottoman, work desk and chair, and there is a luxurious duvet on the pillow-topped mattresses. Each room has high-speed Internet access, HDTV and dual-line phones with a dataport.
Visit the fitness center for a workout, followed by a session in the dry sauna or Jacuzzi. If you prefer a swim, the outdoor heated pool is open year-round. Poolside food delivery is offered until 10 p.m. and room service is available 24 hours a day. The Omni's Dover Grille serves an expansive breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner menus feature southwestern specialties and comfort food.
Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West
1590 LBJ Freeway
Irving, TX 75234
(972) 869-4300
omnihotels.com
Wyndham DFW Airport North
Guestrooms, double rooms and suites have Wyndham signature Be Well bedding, coffeemakers with complimentary gourmet coffee and laptop-size safes. Room service is available or dine on-site at the Flatland Grille. In addition to the breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner service feature fresh local ingredients and Texas-style dishes.
Plug in the designer Smart Chair to create your own private communication center. With a swivel arm table and built in Internet connections, the chair is relaxing and productive all at once. Make sure you also take advantage of the aerobics and fitness center, or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool.
Wyndham DFW Airport North
4441 West John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 929-8181
wyndhamdfw.com
Aloft Las Colinas
Mingle with other guests in the bright, contemporary lounge designed for social interaction away from the hustle and bustle of business and the daily grind. An outside patio provides space for conversation, to just hang out on your own, or to dive into the outdoor swimming pool. If the gym is more your style, go to the fitness center where there is a wide range of equipment and a stretching area.
Rooms with large windows and 9-foot ceilings are open, airy and comfortable. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and wired Internet access, a walk-in shower, 42-inch flat screen television and plush bedding. If you get hungry, the Re:Fuel food galley offers sandwiches, snacks and beverages any time of the day or night.
Aloft Las Colinas
122 East John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 717-6100
starwoodhotels.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
