Top 11 Places to Stay for a Dallas Staycation

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Dallas has some of the most fun staycation locations! From themed stays to over-the-top facilities, it’s easy to have a relaxing getaway in the city. Dallas offers top restaurants, shopping, and a long list of things to do. Its array of interesting neighborhoods means that many types of experiences await, while still being close to the action. Come browse art museums, discover culture and history, or just enjoy these top staycations!

Hilton Anatole
Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole is one of those establishments that seamlessly blends luxury with family-friendly amenities. Yet adult-only groups can rest assured that specified areas can provide a serene escape as well. Because the kids are going to be enjoying one of the best hotel pools in Dallas, which boasts a water playground, with slides and fountains, along with a lazy river. Then there is a steakhouse with views of the skyline, and an impressive assortment of art throughout the entire property, that any keen eye would appreciate.

Omni Dallas Hotel
Omni Dallas

Omni Dallas Hotel

A top Dallas hotel, Omni Dallas Hotel makes the city even brighter as it illuminates in various hues amid the night sky. Could this be the perfect backdrop for your staycation wedding and honeymoon? The wow factor continues to the rooftop terrace with a gleaming infinity pool as the centerpiece. Up on the trends no doubt, the multiple restaurants cover all the cravings, each in its own ambient surroundings, and a coffee shop is on hand for morning sips and treats. It’s almost like a little city in itself.

Hotel Crescent Court
Crescent Court

Hotel Crescent Court

Hotel Crescent Court displays an old charm, along with a boutique appeal and upscale offerings. The rooftop pool is both quaint and dazzling, and roaming the commons areas will have guests feeling like they are in an ornate palace. No need to go out for drinks when one of the most beloved cocktail bars is right within the hotel you’re staying at, as well as deliciousness to eat. Access to the city is eased thanks to nearby trolley stops, but even if not wanting to go out, a spa awaits for a day of relaxation.

Charming Cabin Near Deep Ellum
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Charming Cabin Near Deep Ellum

Charming Cabin Near Deep Ellum

Talk about getting away from it all! And that price! Be still our hearts. A simple construction of wood planks and a tin roof are still met with expected amenities and conveniences. Tucked amongst old trees, you’re still close to civilization while feeling a little bit secluded. So you can come to experience everything in Dallas, which will be just minutes away, while still having a quiet staycation.

BACK to the 80s
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BACK to the 80s

BACK to the 80s

If you grew up on Saturday morning cartoons and Fruity Pebbles, while leading into your preteen years by the social instruction of Saved by the Bell, we’ve found your “heaven”. Can we please get more of these funky multi-colored, zig-zag designs in today’s world, please? Every square inch of this adorable place exudes vibes from the 80s and 90s actually. Play arcade games, or old Nintendo favorites, and the best part, enjoy a massive cereal buffet!

High-style Home near Bishop Arts
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High-style Home near Bishop Arts

High-style Home near Bishop Arts

Inside is bright, modern, and can feel completely like a spa getaway. The private upstairs apartment is beautifully set within a contemporary home. The Airbnb plus also features its own private balcony that overlooks the backyard. Those feels continue all the way outside to the most stunning space. The outdoor pool is streamlined, and a relaxing deep teal hue, while sleek stairs cascade from a shallow lounging platform into the waters. Attached is an inviting hot tub waiting to help you melt the night away.

Vintage Airstream Near Deep Ellum
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Vintage Airstream Near Deep Ellum

Vintage Airstream Near Deep Ellum

Airstreams have become a significant vein within the circuit of Airbnb’s. Travelers can go back in time, while often staying in a well preserved or renovated space. At this lovely selection, the interior is almost fully comprised of aromatic cedar—and it’s gorgeous. One could lounge inside this beauty all day long, but outside awaits a toasty fire pit area and a backyard amongst towering trees. Downtown is a stone’s throw away, even though it doesn’t feel like it!

Hip Loft in the Heart of Downtown
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Hip Loft in the Heart of Downtown

So there has to be one loft option with exposed brick and ceiling pipes when writing about staycations in almost any city. A dramatic archway frames a massive window in the living space, and the host has done a phenomenal job pairing both modern attributes with ones from many many decades ago. Gaze out at Dallas while enjoying a meal made in the contemporary kitchen, and sleep like a baby in the blacked-out bedroom. Both a pool and gym are on-site facilities.

Lower Greenville
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Lower Greenville

Lower Greenville

This downtown proximal home is picture-perfect, with a stone pathway leading through perfectly green grass up to the brick cottage. Inside maintains both a timeless feel while being ultra-polished and spectacularly traditional. But the outdoor patio is lushly adorned, with trees towering over the sparkling pool, and various dining nooks. Come outside in the morning to enjoy coffee and breakfast—even if it’s raining there’s a covered portion and breezeway.

Near It All - Backyard Oasis
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Near It All - Backyard Oasis

Near It All - Backyard Oasis

Helloooo outdoor kitchen! Oh, how we are already imagining endless nights of grilling and cocktail making with you. And the spectacular offerings don’t stop there, because right within the kitchen area, is an outdoor living space with a cozy fireplace. And it keeps going! A pool sets off to the side, surrounded by stone, and featuring a fountain and spa. This rental could just be this space alone, but you do get a house on top of all this wonderfulness.

Modern Tudor in the Heart of Dallas
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Modern Tudor in the Heart of Dallas

Modern Tudor in the Heart of Dallas

Oasis accurately describes the backyard of this high-end home. Curves and stonework around the pool are breathtaking, in that spa is calling our name. Flowers, bushes, overhanging greenery – – so much foliage encapsulates the space, truly making it feel like a haven. The home itself is gorgeous of course, with bright and contemporary interiors, and some subtle but exciting themes within various rooms. This place just feels like a vacation!

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