8051 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, Texas, United States | 972-680-3000
Sleek budget-friendly hotel near Dallas shopping
Contemporary rooms with stylish decor, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves
Outdoor pool with patio furniture and a wheelchair lift
Trendy bar, and a stylish cafe with a buffet
Modern 24-hour fitness cener with cardio equipment and free weights
Large business center with three PCs and a printer, and seven meeting rooms that hold up to 300 people
On-site snack shop
Free breakfast, outdoor parking, and Wi-Fi throughout
Location is outside downtown Dallas
Guests must be at least 21 years or older unless military personnel (a pro for some)
Shaky Wi-Fi signal
Guests have complained about bad smells and ongoing renovations
No pets allowed
The 160-room Best Western Plus Dallas Hotel and Conference Center is a budget-friendly, mid-range business haven decorated with contemporary decor. Features include 24-hour front desk service, seven meeting rooms, a large computer center, a modern gym, an on-site restaurant, a bar with a lounge, and a market. Modern rooms have stylish furnishings, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The hotel is in North Dallas, which is about a 20-minute drive to downtown Dallas.
Scene
Ultramodern business hotel with seven conference rooms, a business center, a fitness center, and outdoor pool
The Best Western Plus Dallas Hotel & Conference Center creates a trendy atmosphere that makes it stand out from other chain hotels. Light wood floors line the spacious lobby that includes electronic front doors, a flat-screen TV, neon lighting designs, slate brick accent walls, and two elevators with sleek mosaic tiles. Cool neon lit designs are on the front desk. Hallways have lovely black and purple floral-patterned carpeting. Renovations were underway in late 2014.The hotel is geared toward budget-minded guests and business travelers, offering three computer stations and a printer in a large, modern business center. Fax and photocopy services are also available. There are seven meeting rooms -- including a ballroom and pre-function lobby space -- that can fit up to 300 people. Meeting packages, modern audiovisual equipment, and flipcarts are available on request.Outside is a modern, clean pool with a large deck with patio furniture and lounge chairs. A wheelchair lift and a lawn with a gazebo are also outside. The fitness center is open 24-hours a day, providing modern cardio equipment, free weights, a flat-screen TV, fresh towels, and a water.
Location
Located in North Dallas
The hotel is located off Interstate 635 in North Dallas. The immediate area consists of other hotels and restaurants. Wells Fargo and the Credit Union of Texas are next to the hotel. It’s a 30-minute drive to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, while Dallas Love Field is about a 20-minute drive, as is downtown Dallas. Within a six-minute walk are CVS, Starbucks, In-N-Out Burger, McDonald's, among other restaurants and shops. The American Airlines Center, home of the Mavericks, is a 16-minute drive. It’s a 17-minute drive to the John F. Kennedy Memorial.
Rooms
Modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Dark furniture, pops of purple upholstery on furniture, and dark-patterned carpeting give all the rooms a contemporary and stylish vibe. Rooms come with either king beds, two double beds, two king beds, or two queen beds. There are six ADA accessible rooms and suites. Two-room suites have sitting areas with sofa beds. Flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, writing desks, wardrobe closets, free Wi-Fi, and newspapers come with all rooms. Smoking rooms are available. Views are uninspired. Adjoining rooms are available. Marble-walled bathrooms have shower/tub combos, and toiletries.
Features
Fitness center, swimming pool, cafe dining, on-site cocktails, a snack bar, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel’s on-site restaurant, the Garden Cafe, is designed in harmony with the rest of the hotel. Checkered floor tiles, flat-screen TVs, and purple chairs fill the brightly lit dining room, which offers a buffet with metallic mosaic tiles. The Safari Lounge and Bar is trendy with contemporary furniture, colorful recessed lights, purple bar stools, chic booths, and sports memorabilia on the walls. A small sundries market sells packaged snacks, travel-size toiletries, chilled beverages, and ice cream. A well-equipped fitness center, a business center, breakfast, and free Wi-Fi round out the package.Outside, there's a swimming pool set on a deck with sun loungers and a white gazebo.