Dallas’s downtown district is home to some of the city’s main landmarks and attractions, making it a popular base for tourists, all of whom have a wide range of hotels to pick from, some of which will leave you with breathing space in your budget.
Walk around the bustling business district and you’re as likely to see suited folk walking to the office as you are tourists with maps in hand. This buzzing area is at the beating heart of everything that makes Dallas such a special city and, unsurprisingly, is suitably well-equipped with places to stay too. If it’s somewhere affordable that you’re after, check out the two hotels listed below, including one high-rise property combining heritage with a plum location and a more quirky option featuring small but stylish micro-rooms.
Hotel Indigo
(Photo: Hotel Indigo / Courtesy Booking.com)
History buffs will be drawn to this hotel owing to it being housed in an officially designated Historic Landmark building. But rather than rely on its past for status, the hotel pulls off a neat trick of celebrating its legacy with interior design that uses artwork and decorative touches to reference the surrounding district’s heritage. Guest rooms are contemporary, featuring modern décor and spa-inspired showers, plus premium bedding. Public spaces feature an urban aesthetic that is cool and understated. On-site amenities include a bar and bistro and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Situated in the heart of the Main Street district, the hotel is within easy walking distance of many of the area’s main attractions and places of interest, including theatre venues, restaurants, bars, shopping and museums. The hotel also places you close to other districts worth visiting including the Deep Ellum entertainment area and the Dallas Arts District, while there are plenty of dining options nearby.
Reviews: Hotel Indigo Downtown Dallas
Former guests rate Hotel Indigo a very good 8.3 overall on average, with the property’s attentive staff earning an excellent 9.1. Location, at 8.7, is a strong asset too, while cleanliness and comfort are both highly regarded at 8.8. The hotel’s facilities score 8.4, and value for money, at 8.2, reflects an experience that most guests appreciate overall. The reliability of the free WiFi – always vital nowadays – rated 7.9, is also positively received. From $114 per night.
SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel
(Photo: SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
This boutique-led concept hotel is based around “micro-rooms” – compact but stylishly designed rooms that prioritise premium finishes over square footage. Interiors draw on global travel inspiration, with luxury-grade mattresses, 7-foot high monsoon showers, custom furniture, and Japanese-style electronic bidet toilets. Public spaces are designed to encourage guests to socialise and include a lobby bar/coffee lounge, while the hotel also hosts a regular programme of events such as sangria social hour and mixology classes.
The hotel is positioned in East Downtown in the Main Street district, placing you at the heart of the action. Just a few minutes’ walk will bring you to downtown landmarks including Reunion Tower, Dallas Farmers Market, the Deep Ellum entertainment district and the Majestic Theatre. For amenities, there are plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes close by, while you’re also well served by transport links that connect you to other parts of the city.
Guests give SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel a very good 8.1 overall, with the standout staff earning an impressive 9.1. Its location, rated 8.9, is another major strength. Cleanliness and free WiFi both come in at 8.4, while comfort is noted at 8.5, reflecting a thoughtfully designed stay despite the compact room concept. The hotel’s facilities, scoring 8.1, and its value for money, at 8.2, round out the positive guest experience. From $67 per night.
By Paul Joseph