Scott B.
Yelp
The Stoneleigh is probably one of, if not the best hotel in D/T Dallas. I've never stayed at ZaZa, but don't hear great things. The Joule (pool) is cool, but the rooms are a tad rundown. The Omni just seems...well, too corporate.
This hotel is older, but has very large, tastefully remodeled rooms. Seriously, the baths are ginormous, and I don't feel claustrophobic, as I do at some hotels.
Workout room. Yep, I'm that guy. Once again, roomy, and has all of the necessary weights, and cardio equipment.
The bar. Again, old(er), but very cool. The prices are high, but not *as bad* compared to some of the other hotels in this area. Excellent service each time.
The pool. We were hoping for a relaxing pool, but The Stoneleigh, just like many other hotels these days, have made the weekends a pool party, with a full bar, DJ, and bottle service. Actually, we ended up enjoying this, as there was a large party of 30 year old douchebags, that ending up being our entertainment. (In the photo, you'll see a portly man, who provided endless amounts of jello shots for the entire pool). Other than the free shots, be prepared to pay $6 for a canned beer, and $14+ for a mixed concoction. Kind of a gouge, but I've seen much worse.
All in all, The Stoneleigh is about damn close to a perfect hotel. I'll return. Soon.