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#19 of 182 hotels in Dallas
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 550
  • Address: 1717 North Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Elegant 25-story Hotel in classic Italian style located in the Dallas Arts district; 10 miles to Love Field & 15 mi to DFW Airport This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Would absolutely stay again”

The Fairmont Dallas

5 of 5 stars
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nov 27, 2008 New

We booked an air/hotel package through Travelocity with the purpose of seeing the King Tut exhibit at the Dallas Museum. Booked a regular King room and were pleased and surprised at check-in to be upgraded to a suite. The desk agent told us that he "didn't have any King bed rooms left" so was upgrading us to a king suite. Strange as the bartender later told us they were only at 12% capacity and we never saw a single other guest on our south tower elevators in 3 days. Hey, no complaints! The suite is wonderful.
Nice walk in closet, sofas (one pulls out) and eating table in the sitting room with flat screen tv, large desk and sitting table in the bedroom with another large flat screen. The only complaint is with the design of the bathroom where the door nearly hits the toilet. You'd think that in the design of a suite they could've found another couple of feet to steal from the bedroom to make the bath more comfortable. Still, this is NOT a big deal.
Service was incredible throughout. Very nice concierges who were helpful as was the rest of the staff. The bar never had more than 4 other guests in it. They told us that this is the low season for their main business which is conventions. Maybe that's why it was so nice and quiet.
We were a little grumpy about the nickel and dime-ing that happens with the internet service. $13.95 to connect (wireless or wired) in the room. Then because I don't have a printer, I had to use the hotel's business center to print our boarding passes -- another $7.99 for those 6 minutes. At the price per night, I'd expect this to be less.
The restaurant is one block from the museums which was perfect for us, and one block from the free McKinney Ave Trolley which can take you uptown a bit to more restaurants and shopping. The downtown area where the hotel is has zero restaurants for breakfast that we could find. If you don't mind walking, there are several good restaurants within about 1/2 mile. The very pricey but excellent Stephan Pyles is one block away. The Dallas Fish Market is also great (about 1/2 mile). We also walked to the JFK museum, about 3/4 mi. I think, and on the way the Village Corner Bakery is a good breakfast spot.
We did this trip without a rental car which is doable but ONLY if you like/don't mind walking...a lot...for everything. This area has little but office buildings.
We would stay here again for the service and quality.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Convenience to museums; excellent service and quality
    • Disliked — Few local restaurants within walking distance
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
dnjscheer's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 26, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $242 (year-round)
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“Even better the second time!”

The Fairmont Dallas

5 of 5 stars
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 25, 2008

This was our second stay at the Fairmont. The level of service here is excellent. This stay we booked a Gold level room and felt it was really worth it. We had a corner room that was very nicely decorated in a more contemporary style than the room on our first stay. The bathroom door wasn't typical, it was more like a pocket door. There was a HUGE shower that was very enjoyable. The bathroom also had a makeup mirror, which I missed in the "regular" room. Still had a big walk in closet. The evening appetizers and morning breakfast were nice. Drinks are available but not included in the price of the room. We enjoyed the in room Nespresso machine as well as the one in the lounge. Before our trip I emailed the hotel for restaurant ideas. The concierge staff responded quickly and very professionally to our requests. They made all our dinner reservations for us, so we had no worries about where to go for dinner. We had one dinner in the hotel's Pyramid restaurant. The service was outstanding. The wine steward was a great help and provided some great information. My husband thought the filet he had for dinner was one of the best ever. My lamb needed a bit of work, but was cooked as I ordered. We shared a charcuterie appetizer and it was a good choice. We didn't order a dessert as the hotel had delivered a pice of cake to our room to celebrate my birthday. Every staff person at this hotel greeted us warmly, and it didn't seem forced as I would have expected. The housekeeping staff left me a thank you note for leaving a dollar tip on the bed every morning and evening. It's hard to find any real problems at this hotel. It is an older property, but the service is more than enough to make up for that. I will certainly stay here again and I will book the Gold room for future stays as well. Thank you Fairmont Dallas!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Service, great staff.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
clkc86's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 30, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $242 (year-round)
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“First Class Service”

The Fairmont Dallas

4 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Nov 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We purchased a $299 package which included dinner at the Pyramid for 2, free valet parking and 2 VIP tickets to Tutankhamun exhibit at Dallas Museum of Art. The room is supposed to be a suite but we realized after we'd unpacked that we were not booked into a suite. The front desk offered to move us but we had to get to dinner so we asked for free room service for breakfast and late check-out, both of which we received. The air conditioner was not working and it was an unseasonable 75 degrees outside; an "engineer" came up to fix it and we froze the rest of our overnight stay. The shower heads are for short folks, although the bed was comfortable and the 14th floor room was very quiet. The VIP tickets, as promised, got us ahead on line so that we had less than a 5-minute wait even though there were groups of school children at 9 AM! Although this is not a first-rate hotel in terms of accommodation, it has the finest staff we have encountered in a long time and we stay at many 4 and 5-star hotels in the U.S. and abroad. To a person, every staff member we spoke to was happy and gracious. We complained about our room service espresso--weak and cold--and in 5 minutes we received replacements that were both hot and excellent.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — First-class staff
    • Disliked — Old air-conditioning and plumbing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NewYorkCityStickler's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 27, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $242 (year-round)
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“You MUST stay at the Fairmont!”

The Fairmont Dallas

5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Nov 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

By far one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Not sure where to begin because everything was superb. Great location within walking distance of many places. Right around the corner is the fantastic restaurant Stephan Pyles. JFK Museum just a 10-minute walk, as is the entire Historic District with many other restaurants. The staff here goes out of their way to welcome you and greet you every day, from Front Desk people to Housekeeping, etc. The rooms are spotless and well appointed. The beds are so comfortable you might not want to get up in the morning! The hotel bar and restaurant, Pyramid, has great food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Or if you'd rather like something light there is a Starbucks off the lobby to get a coffee and pastry in the morning. I honestly cannot think of anything that was negative. I would not stay anywhere else in Dallas.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Staff and Service
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
FrereBri's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 23, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $242 (year-round)
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“Great Service”

The Fairmont Dallas

4 of 5 stars
Santa Barbara
Oct 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Had a very nice 4 day stay. The hotel is older and if you look closely you'll notice a few nicks and scratches around, but generally nice facilities. Everyone was very nice - front desk, reception, concierge, valet, housekeeping, bar. I was very impressed with the consistently friendly service. Oh, one complaint was the low-flow showerhead. Yuck. But what do I know, maybe Dallas is having a drought.

The aquarium was an easy walk (2 or 3 blocks) and was great. The West End neighborhood was also an easy walk and had lots of restaurant options (lot of steakhouses, no surprise, but some other options too).

Would definitely stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly Service
    • Disliked — Low Flow Shower
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dukekit's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 18, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $242 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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