Being an Austinite, you won't often find me waxing on about the beauty of Dallas - a little city pride at play, I suspect. But when I was wandering in downtown Dallas and came across this scene - brought to life by both the wonderful blue hour and the colorful fountains - I was able to make an exception and go ahead and take the shot...and feel proud of it! From http://nomadicpursuits.com/ One thing you can't deny about #Texas is the beautiful #sunrises and sunsets #dallas #sunrise #morning #goldenhour A classic fair ride, the swings. State Fair of Texas, one of the nation's best! #endlesssummer Lovely! but weird to see when most of Texas had drought warnings everywhere. Ha. #waterlust Downtown Dallas, Texas near Thanksgiving Square. Taking in the views at Tower Club Dallas. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Excellent for night photography! Day 17 - A stop in Dallas, Texas. This grassy area off Elm street is a few feet away from where President Kennedy was tragically shot. Dallas Performing Arts Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: Not huge into Country... or Western. My take on it was positive. The food was great and I felt like the service was fabulous and the servers easy on the eyes ( BTW, that's code for Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: Reunion Tower is a 561 foot observation tower in Dallas and part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The tower looks like a ball on a stick and referred to as a “golf ball,” a “dandelion,” a “microphone,” and the rather crass nickname, “Dallas Phallus”. #cinematrove - In the movies it makes an appearance as a symbol of a futuristic society in the 1980 film The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is a bridge in #Dallas, Texas which spans the Trinity River and was built as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such #bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is currently under construction. The span parallels the Continental Avenue Bridge, a walking bridge. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. #blue The Dallas Market Hall hosts the Intergem Jewel & Gem Show once every six months. This store had beautiful crystal jewellery which you could customize to make your own. Old water tower in south Dallas,TX #dallas #texas #oldbuiding #watertower #city #urban #streetview Day 17 - A stop in Dallas. Under the belly of the bridge... Texas Star The beautiful triple-decker flyovers along Highway 75, Dallas Texas. #StunningStructures Donut and Beer Pairing at LUCK in Dallas. Wonderful restaurant, really nice owners, great food, awesome beer selection. They also serve my favorite shrimp and grits of all time. #lifeatexpedia #foodie The 1923 Dentzel Carousel at Fair Park Klyde Warren Park creates green space out of thin air connecting downtown and uptown Dallas. There are beautiful splash parks, open theaters, food trucks and large green lawns! This is the view of the gorgeous downtown Dallas as a backdrop for the splash / wading pool! Great for an evening picnic! #localgem The Dallas Market Hall hosts the Intergem Jewel & Gem Show once every six months. This store had beautiful crystal beads and strings to make beautiful colorful necklaces. #localgem Downtown Dallas at night. Day 17 - A stop in Dallas. The museum on the 6th floor of this building is worth visiting. It powerfully documents Kennedys rise as well as his assisanation. It's also the location where Oswald was believed to have pulled the trigger. Admission is about $16 per person. To catch different natural beauty at each season Beauty in Pink /#pinkflamingo #pink #flamingo #dallasworldaquarium #09302016 Day 17 - A stop in Dallas. First time driving under this amazing bridge. Beautiful, sunny Part of Deep Ellum's street art project. This guy is split on a #red background. Cubism feels. Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: Back entrance to the South Side Ballroom. #MTTS2014 #minitakesthestates #go11 #western The Dallas Market Hall hosts the Intergem Jewel & Gem Show once every six months. This store had beautiful precious and semi precious stones. I love love Opal!!!! #localgem Stand up close to the sloth without any cages or barriers at the Dallas World Aquarium. Great cake! We got the Neapolitan -three kinds of cake in one! Yummy. Clear beautiful day! More attempts to better my skill at cityscapes! Thought this shot was a good contrast between the founding of Dallas and what it is today. #westdallas #margarethunt hillbridge #dallas #hometown #gocdaworld Taken outside of Dick's restaurant. My attendance at the Dallas Wine Festival. Dallas onboarding with #expedia #lifeatexpedia #dallas #sunset Here is the building that Lee Harvey was in when he shot JFK. Up there, 6th floor, corner window. The second floor of the Perot Museum that had exhibits on engineering , robotics, music, life and genetics etc! #colorful View of the eye from The Joule. Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: I am originally from the Deep South in Alabama but not huge into Country... or Western. Some of the folks who were into that sort of Wonderful community park. You can check out games of all varieties to play in the park for free and there are always food trucks. Artwork in Dallas, TX. State of the art architecture of the Perot Museum, it beautifully integrates between the natural environment and the urban structure in its design. Scardello is a superb cheese shop. You can taste anything before you buy it, they have amazing sandwiches, and on Thursday nights they do tasting classes. This was the tasting board at the Art Deco depictions of cowboys. Something you can only see at Fair Park in Dallas! The grounds are embellished with deco everywhere you look. Afternoon tea at the Adolphus in Dallas. I've been twice and it's worth it every time. #lifeatexpedia #foodie #sushi Teppo Roll is amazing!! I especially enjoyed the outdoor water exhibits... The Perot Museum has this awesome track where you can select who you want to race ( choice of runners, cheetah, tylosaurus, t-Rex etc. the kids simply LOVE it! It's simple and kids get the relative speed in comparison to themselves. #localgem Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: I am originally from the Deep South in Alabama but not huge into Country... or Western. Some of the folks who were into that sort of Cosmic Cafe is a hidden treasure gem of a restaurant in Oak Lawn Dallas. This place spells it's beauty n it's food, presentation, the colourful ambience, it's soulful Indian fusion music and a relaxing meditation hall. The food is completely vegetarian and very enjoyable. http://www.cosmiccafedallas.com/Menu.asp #localgem Sit on the patio and taste the margaritas while you people watch. Bonus? Walking distance to DART if you enjoy the margaritas as much as I did. Frozen peach was my favorite. Strange to be in such a peaceful place surrounded by green and look up to see the skyscrapers. Dallas Contemporary A cold, snowy, icy, slushy, ugly day in Dallas. #Dallas Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall at The Perot Museum is not to be missed! Although it's not as flashy and interactive as other exhibits, the specimens on display are just unbelievable! A docent told us that Lyda Hill herself often volunteers in the exhibit. She wasn't there when we visited but be sure to be on the lookout for her during your visit to ask her for some insider scoop on this mind boggling collection! The Grassy Knoll at Dealey Plaza. Gorgeous sunset mid Dallas Big Tex: the tall guy overlooks the entire Texas state fair in Dallas, Texas 03.09.16, Dallas Trinity Groves is a great place for dinner and an evening stroll in Dallas. There are several restaurants to choose from, even vegan options! No visit to Dallas is complete without a stop at Dealey Plaza. So much history. Then there's the Sixth Floor Museum with its exemplary exhibition. After googling activities in Dallas, we found our selves walking around the Thanksgiving square. Thankful for my curiosity, I couldn't walk away from this place without entering the chapel and was I grateful! Amazing feeling. When you go, make sure to lay on the floor to appreciate your view. :) Can you find the bird landing? You can walk right through a herd of longhorns and get up close to the ranchers on horseback at pioneer plaza. Definitely worth a visit! The great State Fair of Texas hosts the Texas Star. This Ferris wheel is 212 feet tall and can carry up to 264 passengers in its 44 gondolas. #festival In top of Reunion Tower at Dallas, TX #downtown #dallas Mini Takes the States 2014 Road Rally Austin to Dallas Leg: I am originally from the Deep South in Alabama but not huge into Country... or Western. Some of the folks who were into that sort of Views of the Dallas metropolis from klyde warren park. Water Fountains located across the street from a pizzeria IN Downtown Dallas. This image is a little overexposed but I like it. #bvscities Walking Downtown Dallas at night i came across this pretty cool bench. It's located outside a restaurant called Wild Salsa. Cool little photo location. $8 sushi combo plate at lunch, ask for Tommy Downtown Dallas #buildings beautiful place The Perot Museum is one of the best attractions in downtown Dallas. The kids and adults love spending an entire day here. The Cascading Stream just outside the museum is a small idyllic stream for kids to wet their legs in! Klyde Warren Park creates green space out of thin air connecting downtown and uptown Dallas. There are beautiful splash parks, open theaters, food trucks and large green lawns! Great for an evening picnic! Quail Egg shooters! Three bucks. This place is kickass! Along with great sushi, their music rocks too. They were playing vampire weekend, followed up with Mumford and Sons. #sushi #dallas #localgem Nice! View from my room. Downtown Dallas Dallas, Texas not far from where JFK was assassinated. Sweet Italian and Mountaineer sandwiches from Scardello. Don't be fooled by their simple appearance, the flavor combinations are heavenly. If you've got a ticket to a Thursday night tasting go early so you can start your night right with one of these delectables. The on staff sommelier will help you choose a wine to your liking. And if you're thinking all this sounds intimidating, don't worry! These guys are welcoming and friendly and just want to share their passion for wine and cheese with anyone who is interested. Downtown Dallas view from Reunion Tower Another old school rod Texas state fair #LifeAtExpedia No words needed! :) The face says it all! Cool Day trip for kids and kids at heart alike. Dallas Stars Vs. Tampa Bay Lighting Malcolm & Martin... we still gotta believe! Aquatic themed cake pops to celebrate the release of the new Jack Mason diver watch #teamzissou #scuba #dive#cakepop #jackmason #sweetspot Great place to see a beautiful display of Christmas lights. Also has vendors and events. THE open window on the corner of the sixth floor at the Texas School Book Depositary in Dealey Plaza. 100% butter-fat shake. Vanilla flavored. With a pad of butter. Sinful! Frog legs at Rahr Brewery dinner in Dallas honoring the Fort Down in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas stop into Twisted Root for one of the best burgers I've ever had. They have specials daily. This place is awesome! Beautiful spot of solitude. The collection is small but wonderful. I'm sad to say we didn't go to the top. When on a budget you have to make certain decisions. Maybe next time. I hear the view is beautiful.
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Get an overview of this hotelLuxury high-rise hotel in Downtown Dallas Arts District

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Pets allowed
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business center
Laundry facilities

Heart of Downtown

Centrally located vibrant hotel in Arts District, 4 blocks from shopping, dining, and entertainment in West End and Main Street Districts.

Sophisticated style

Amenities at The Fairmont Dallas include an award-winning fine dining restaurant and bar, rooftop pool with garden terrace dining, and health club.

Upscale lodging

Rich warm décor with bold accents and Dallas skyline views characterize these rooms and suites, which offer desks with speakerphones.

Languages Spoken

Fairmont Dallas

1717 N Akard St Dallas TX 75201

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Located in the downtown Arts District, this Fairmont offers an upscale restaurant, offering fresh market cuisine, and an outdoor pool with terrace dining. Other features of this smoke-free hotel include a lobby bar with flat-screen TV and a Starbucks with indoor and outdoor seating.

The Fairmont Dallas offers more than 73,000 square feet of meeting space which can accommodate up to 1,400 guests. Meeting facilities include the International Ballroom, the Venetian Room, and the smaller Director's Room.

The hotel also has a concierge desk, valet garage parking, and a state-of-the-art health club that is complimentary for hotel guests. The business center is open 24 hours.

This is a pet-friendly hotel.

  • Bar/lounge 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Business center 
  • Conference space 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Express check-out 
  • Meeting rooms 25 
  • Restaurant 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Health club 
  • Limo or Town Car service available 
  • Outdoor pool 
  • Wired Internet access - surcharge 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 22250 
  • Terrace 
  • Luggage storage 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Concierge services 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 239499 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Shopping on site 
  • Pool umbrellas 
  • Total number of rooms - 545 
  • Television in common areas 
  • Wedding services 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 

Internet

Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 15 per 24-hour period ), Wired high-speed internet ( USD 15 per 24-hour period )

Available in some public areas: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 15 per 24-hour period ), Wired high-speed internet ( USD 15 per 24-hour period )

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Video-game console 
  • Pay movies 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Minibar 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Refrigerator (on request) 
  • Designer toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Desk 
  • Cable TV service 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • Wired Internet access (surcharge) 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 

Where to Eat

Pyramid Restaurant and Bar - Fine dining. Features sleek modern décor with accents of polished metal and dark mahogany flooring. Combined seating for 110; also features a private dining room with additional seating (up to 44) and an exclusive Chef's Tasting Room seating 10-16. The menu draws its inspiration from Texas growers and purveyors, as well as the hotel's rooftop herb and vegetable garden.

Lobby Bar - Sophisticated and lively, the newly redesigned lobby bar provides flat-screen TVs, casual fare, and exceptional cocktails.

Starbucks - Coffee drinks and pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Poolside food-and-beverage service is available from in-room dining.

Nearby Things to Do

The Fairmont Dallas has an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between USD 4 and USD 21 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 35 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Dallas Fairmont
  • Fairmont Dallas
  • Fairmont Hotel Dallas
  • Fairmont Dallas Hotel
  • The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Dallas

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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