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Fairmont Dallas

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Property amenity
Business center
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Fairmont Dallas, in downtown, offers an eco-friendly escape with a rooftop terrace and garden. Enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant, shop, or relax by the pool. A coffee shop/cafe and attentive staff enhance the experience at this centrally located property.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Sitting Area) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Sitting Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fairmont Gold, Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Fairmont Gold, Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fairmont Gold, Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Dallas, a neighborhood in Dallas, Fairmont Dallas is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Dallas Market Center and Galleria Dallas are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Dallas World Aquarium and Dallas Zoo. Check out an event or a game at American Airlines Center, and consider making time for Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX, 75201

What's nearby

  • Dallas World Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Perot Museum of Nature and Science - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • American Airlines Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reunion Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul & Ross Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Dallas Union Station - 18 min walk
  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fenix - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salsa Limón : Flor De Mayo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Ventana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tierra A Taza Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sloane's Corner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Dallas

Luxury hotel near American Airlines Center
Located close to Dallas World Aquarium and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Fairmont Dallas provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Pyramid Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a water dispenser
  • A gift shop, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 545 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60.62 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 24 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pyramid Bar
  • The Pyramid Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 239,497 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (58 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (44 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24 to 50 per person
  • 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 60.62 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont Dallas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fairmont Dallas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Fairmont Dallas?

Valet parking is available for USD 60.62 per night.

What time is check-in at Fairmont Dallas?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fairmont Dallas?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairmont Dallas located?

Located in Downtown Dallas, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dallas Museum of Art and Dallas World Aquarium. American Airlines Center and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Saint Paul & Ross Tram Stop and Saint Paul & San Jacinto Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Fairmont Dallas Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1452 out of 2440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 2440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 2440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 2440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 2440 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly kind & professional. The view from our room is gorgeous, we stayed with our two toddlers and loved it!
Staff so kindly made the beds & put our sons stuffed animals on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well maintained, and they have a great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an amazing and relaxing stay:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice. Staff was amazing. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff/service is amazing! Super convenient location - walked to all of our planned events. Very clean, just needs little touch ups, updates. Would definitely stay at The Fairmont Dallas again. As someone who travels a lot, I appreciate good staff/service, location and cleanliness - these are my main considerations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

The hotel needs a renovation, especially in the public areas as everything is a bit dated. The beds are comfortable and rhe rooms are clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis E

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place if you want a stay in the center of Dallas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay! Easy and fast check-in and check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Memody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy staying there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd time staying here, friendly staff and I loved the southern hospitality of having doors opened for me
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size on the 18th floor. Having the separate Gold Lounge or whatever was a surprise bonus. Based on having a room available they were kind enough to allowed me to check in early at no additional charge. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located downtown; but, the hotel, built in the 1970’s shows its age. The staff is 5 star and I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sowaluk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities and close to state fair. Valet parking $70
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fairmont is an amazing place to stay, great view, convenient to parks and museums. Great experience! I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was amazing. Room comfy and all around was good. Food in the restaurant was delicious and my favorite was the Le Labo products in the restroom. One of my favorite perfume. Will be back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every year. We have never had a bad experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge Phillip was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and the on-site restaurant had a great menu. But one lift for 20 floors was a nightmare, you had to get the one going up to fit in, then you stop on every floor. Took 15-20minutes each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool is great but the area around it during my stay was under construction. There is a cool garden on one side. Staff is very nice and helpful. Gym was better than I anticipated. Enjoyed that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight parking is a bit expensive, and the plug near my side of the bed didn’t work. But a very pretty place, and very nice employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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