SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel

A fun and quirky vibe with an amazing reception team who were very accommodating. Excellent downtown location. Rooms are small and functional as described on the website. Our mattress was quite caved in, in the middle so we did not have a great first night sleep. However, the team were very accommodating and were able to have us change rooms for our second night. This was greatly appreciated. All in all, great value for money. Don’t forget to ask for your complementary homemade sangria at the bar.

This was a unique hotel but very well maintained, serviced and a fun vibe. They have nightly activities that guests can attend and fun ideas for engaging. Some small details like tissues in rooms, bigger bedside tables or access to fridge or microwave would enhance the stay but overall I was impressed and pleased. I would stay here again and recommend others do too!

The idea is that you combine the best of both worlds -the social aspect of a hostel with a private room. ||That would be nice, except that on a weekday, there isn't much of a social atmosphere. The free sangria from 6-7 PM is a nice touch, but it wasn't very good tbh, and few if any other guests took advantage of it when I was there. The speakeasy bar, I never got to see, because it's only open on Friday and Saturday. ||So then there are the rooms. On the plus side, it's clean and you get a private room with a bathroom that's pretty modern. I don't care for the overengineered toilets, but you can just flush like regular if you want. The mattress is not uncomfortable so that's a plus. But that's where it ends. The rooms have concrete floors and no windows, a single hook on the door to hang anything, and no table or chair. Accessible room is less claustrophobic, fwiw, if only slightly so. ||All would be forgiven if you were getting a deal. But at well north of $100 per night in a second rate city, it feels like a bit of a rip-off. Hotel prices in the US are just out of control in general, and it's the primary reason why I lean more toward renting apartments in the US.

SOVA is the ideal home-away-from-home to explore Dallas from. Located in the city center, it's just a short walk (up to 10 minutes) away from a lot of fun things to do, see, and eat (Farmers' Market is super close). I loved that the hotel is designed for guests to spend time in the beautiful, spacious lobby and the common areas while the rooms are small and affordable yet cozy -- pretty ideal if you're like me and want to be out and about in a fun city like Dallas. I certainly recommend SOVA to fellow travelers and will be back someday!

Former Employee here. Let me honestly review this hotel. Let’s start with the beginning, when you walk into Sova. Firstly, even as an employee you’re greeted with smiles and hellos and welcomes. The front desk and lobby are designed for comfort, with the bar and lounge area. Then let’s talk about the rooms. Although they are small, they’re comfortable. Staying, myself, in the hotel was an experience. And the sleep was insane, especially because the rooms are blacked out when the lights turn off. Then there’s Room 520 their speak easy. If you have an event and want an are to enjoy your time safely with a bar available in (my opinion) a very sleek 60’s-70’s feel I’d book this room. The atmosphere of this place is phenomenal and the owners Blake and Brandon are some of the most sweet genuine caring patient and compassionate individuals I’ve ever met. Everyone in this place has a literal heart of gold and the hotel expresses that perfectly.

We stayed there on a Saturday night this past weekend. They allowed a helpful early check-in at 11 a.m., and the location felt reasonably secure. The midday and evening staff were nice and friendly. The room, however, was one of the worst I’ve ever stayed in, and without a doubt the worst value per square foot I’ve ever experienced. At $230 a night, the location and friendly service didn’t make up for everything the room was lacking. The bed wasn’t anything special, and the two pillows were flimsy with no support. There were only two lighting options: a small, wobbly bedside lamp or every overhead light in the room at once. There wasn’t a separate light for the bathroom area. The bathroom had a somewhat random bidet installed on the toilet, which was interesting and nice to use, although unexpected. The toilet paper holder broke and fell to the floor the first time I touched it. The shower rod fell when a towel was draped over it. The water temperature didn’t get very hot, nowhere near what my fiancée prefers, and most hotels don’t seem to have that issue. The floor rack was flimsy, with rust spots behind it. There was a metal frame around the shelves just outside the bathroom area that clearly wasn’t coated for wet conditions, and it had a lot of rust on it. The sink wouldn’t stay on without constant pressure. There was a sign saying to push the nozzle forward, but it sprang back the moment you let go, making it frustrating to use. The floor was chipped, scratched, and marred, and even if it had been clean, it still looked dirty. At the end of the bed, the cheap flooring had deep gouges and scuffs. The bed itself was flimsy, and the headboard moved and bounced against the wall with very little movement. The TV was small but worked fine. The remote didn’t have a battery cover. The room’s only phone had no charging cable attached to its base, so it was dead. There were no windows in the room, only in the hallway. No gym, no pool, no real amenities, just the lobby bar and the rooms. Parking is available across the street for a reasonable rate. The staff was very friendly, the complimentary late checkout at noon was appreciated, and the lobby had a good vibe. But the rooms had no redeeming features besides being completely dark in the morning, and at $230 a night, the experience left a lot to be desired.

This place rocks!!! I’ve never stayed in a micro-hotel (helloooo, that’s why the rooms are small!!!!) and I was very intrigued by the idea. It was amazing! The rooms are very tidy/clean and have everything you need. They’re also modern/comfortable. You have a remote control for your room temperature, and a smart tv with access to all the streaming apps. The toilet lit up and has a full panel control for the bidet… it was nice! The staff was so attentive/friendly, and whoever was in charge of responding to the guest line (yes, you can text the staff) did amazing reaching back promptly, no matter the hour. They also have sangria happy hour (THE DRINKS WERE AMAZING), and a secret speakeasy you can reserve private time for. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to partake in the speakeasy, but our room was right next to it and it was BUMPING. It looked/sounded so fun! 👀 We will definitely be back. You will love your stay with SOVA!

I was so excited to find this gem in Dallas! I was in town for a conference, and SOVA was within easy walking distance of the venue. When I arrived at SOVA, I was greeted by a personable young man working the front desk. A bit later, he also mixed my margarita at the bar. He mixed a great margarita! My room was perfect! It was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. Who knew I needed a heated bidet? I do now. This luxury I now see as a necessity. I highly recommend this hotel. Everything was great! Great location, fantastic people, and a comfortable room.

We need more places like this! This was the perfect place to stop in for two nights while I needed a place to stay in Dallas before heading to San Francisco. I stayed in their smallest room, which literally was like a pod with a bedroom and an open bathroom set up. Everything was super clean, and the toilet even had a bidet while the there also was a monsoon showerhead. Check in was a breeze as you pay three days prior to your stay. Check-in is also at the bar right when you walk in. Yes there's a bar and they serve coffee all day too. It really is designed for the professional who is staying in Dallas for a short time or just a single person making a stop here. The bar was great because I would get takeout for dinner, sit have a drink to myself, take a beer upstairs and have my dinner in my room. It was quiet and peaceful and I really would stay here again. I also want to make a mention of the location. It's on Main Street and there's a few things that are pretty walkable. Deep Ellum isn't far, as well as the JFK memorial. I walked around a lot, and it was nice to discover what was around this hotel.

This is a unique and intriguingly interesting property, which used to be a Nash Motors dealership. The building was originally built in 1930. The site is now a three story, 39 room microtel. Front desk staff were warm, welcoming, and extremely personable to speak with. Special kudos to Andrea who was helpful to me upon arriving to assist me with check in. Rooms are functional with a comfortable bed, and the site is about a 20 minute walk from the KBHCC. The staff were responsive to the A/C issue in my room and provided luggage storage upon check out. The lobby has a hip, but quiet vibe to it. This was a great, budget friendly option vs. the more well known hotel franchises. I would definitely return.

First time in a Micro Hotel and I liked the layout and vibe of the place. I stayed for work, so I rated it this way bc the hotel room walls are thin. I could hear everyone coming down the hallway as I was trying to sleep, which made it difficult and I'm a hard sleeper. That's no fault to the hotel bc the other guests were very respectful. I just wish the builders would have insulated the rooms better for noise control. That being said, I would visit again but I would bring ear plugs LOL. The location, coziness of the room, price and the high end touches in the room like the super high tech bidet had me impressed. There is no onsite parking, however there is a pay by the day lot directly across the street which isn't a problem. Staff was very friendly, so sitting down at the bar was very enjoyable.

Visited Sova for a networking event and had a nice time. We were in the lobby for the event, which had a decent amount of space and seating for the size. Full bar and two staff working both bar (and pouring heavy! Yayyy lol) and register. It took me a second to realize this place was a hotel? Multiple people rolled in with luggage while we were there and one of the staff members working the bar was also checking people in. As far as the event I enjoyed myself, but it might have been a bit much if I was hotel guest and trying to check in.

Stayed there a couple years ago, soon after it opened. Have nothing but positive things to say about SOVA. Great price, location , room, etc. The coolest thing, however, was its specific location. It's just a block away from the Dallas Municipal Building, which use to be the Dallas Police HQ. It was in the basement of this building where Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald. I asked the entry officer/guard if I could see where it all happened. Of course, I couldn't. Said he saw it once. There's an 'X' marked on the basement floor. But it's all walled off now. I was a little surprised that the hotel staff did not know this history. Maybe because they were new.

Love the micro hotel concept, check in was easy, with a warm greeting by Briana. The speakeasy is fun, rooms are efficient, clean comfortable and affordable...exactly what I wanted for a quick overnight business trip. Will definitely stay again next time I am in Dallas. Please expand across the country!

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Sova is a cool little hip hotel! It's in a great spot and the bar/front desk is cool! The price was right and everyone was helpful and accommodating... it would have been 4 stars but the bed wasn't very comfy but we will definitely stay again

Been staying here on business ever since they opened. Great hotel, clean with comfy beds. Staff are ver friendly. Location is close by to many of the areas with great bars and restaurants. The parking lot across the street is inexpensive for downtown parking. Thanks for the fresh coffee in the morning too.

One of the worst and overpriced stays ever. Had to change room as heat didn't work nor did TV. The new room was hire smaller. No place for luggage but floor. Hop over bed to get to bathroom. Stay away!!!!

We stayed here for one night while we were in Dallas and I must say it was a super cute, small hotel. The rooms are cozy with little space outside of your bed and bathroom area. We got a free shot with check-in (every hotel should do this). They had a super nice attendant who was familiar with local restaurants and recommendations and she doubled as the bartender. Would definitely stay there again

Nice rooms but small and no desks to work at. Lotsa weird noises with the HVAC system or pipes. Good price. Would give 3.5 stars given the choice. Would stay there again.

I have never had a better experience at a hotel than I did at Sova. From the second you walk in you are greeted by the most amazing, sweetest staff you can imagine. The drinks are top tier and the atmosphere is incredible. Such a laid back, comforting aroma the owners have created. I slept incredible like I was right at home. I will recommend this hotel over and over! This is my new go-to spot to stay in Dallas.

My stay at SOVA was stressful because the AC machine was making horribly loud clicking / creaking noises all night that made it very difficult to get any sleep at all. I turned it off but there were no windows so there's not enough airflow without it on. I attached a couple of videos of the AC unit noises as I hope this is something you can fix for future guests. The room I stayed in was 200, they called it the smallest room in Dallas. It was basically a toilet, shower, and bed, separated by a curtain (not a door) and a couple of steps distance. This is not a room for more than one person, unless you want to make eye contact while using the toilet. The sink was oddly tight and difficult to use; the faucet is very low and the sink bowl is a flat, angled slab with a narrow gap for you to slide your hands into. The toilet had a nice heated seat which was easily the best thing about the room. It also had a bidet with features like water massage, which was interesting. The staff were friendly and nice and the location is good.

So much to say about my 3 nights here. It's not a bad place to stay but here's what I wish I knew before going. The rooms are "micro". They have a bed, a TV, and a shower (and a bidet). Here's what they don't have: a lamp or anything but the overhead light, coffee maker, or even a cup to drink water out of, soap or anything in the shower to put soap on, windows, extra linens, a place to put your suitcase. There are no places close by to get breakfast. There is a 7-11 on the next corner, but restaurants are a 10 min walk (at least). The rooms are not sound proof, or even quiet. You can hear your neighbors talk; my neighbors talked until about 4 am. I couldn't even be mad because they weren't loud. So all I had was a clean bed and a shower. If that's cool with you, then it's a nice place.

Cool euro vibe! Modern hotel with micro suites. Amaya took great care of us at the bar in the lobby! You guys rock!

Loved this little hotel! It was walking distance from downtown-so nice. It was a very good price and as soon as we got there they were having 1 free sangria per guest happy hour. The building is adorable on the outside and so nice and modern on the inside. The room is small but it was perfect for my boyfriend and I. The bidet is also a very cool feature! Enjoyed our stay and was pleasantly surprised. Would stay again!!!

The Sova hotel is like a scandinavian hotel right in the heart of Dallas. My wife and I stumbled upon it last week on our walk back to Downtown from National Anthem restaurant, which is across the street from Sova. We had a couple of drinks at the Sova bar and and received a tour of various hotel rooms. The first thing we learned was the building was a Nash Car factory. You can still see a mosaic Nash logo in the lobby floor. On the ceiling outside the elevator on the top floor, you'll see an old pulley. Everything else is new and CLEAN. This hotel takes a community-driven approach to hospitality. Each room is cozy with a nice bed, bathroom, and shower. The point is for people to hang out at the lobby bar and explore the town rather than stay in their rooms. So, if you're traveling through Dallas and want to greatly increase your odds of meeting new people, Sova is the best place to stay.

I was very impressed with the renovation of Sova and thought the rooms where thoughtful and the service was great. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a drink or a great night's stay. Great all around!

Super close to everything downtown, and perfect for an overnight stay-cation. Simple, clean, affordable! And enjoyed talking to the owner. Love the concept!! Consider Seattle!! ;)

the a/c went out at 1am. they said they would call me back when they figured it out. at 2:30 am it's sweltering. no one called me. i went downstairs and no one was there. i had to yell out hello until someone cam in. from outside. they said the JUST found out that a guest had flipped the breaker and it only effected the floor i was on. i asked for another room. they didn't have another room. i asked to comp me and they said they would check into it. i asked for another hotel and they said it was booked up. i called and found 1 room at the hilton down the street and for them to comp me there. they said they could book me a hotel down the street at magnolia. i am infuriated. it is 3am. i have a meeting in 6 hours.

Awesome vibe, such a cool bar. Really cool people. The rooms are awesome. Japanese toilets are a highlight!

Decent location and friendly staff but not many other benefits to staying here IMO. Walls are so thin you can hear the television in the adjacent room and it feels like you're in the room with the person next door- I could even hear the person next door snoring for example. The rooms are very small as the name denotes, but also devoid of natural light and it feels like the bed is practically in the bathroom- because it is. Other small issues were previous guest's hair still on bathroom floor which concerns me regarding level of cleanliness, and the air unit was abnormally loud at random times throughout the night. This place also lacks many simple, standard amenities of a 'hotel' but there's a full service bar downstairs which I guess could be a plus for some. Overall, I think the owner may have envisioned the aesthetic without following through with functionality and comfort. I can't personally recommend this place, but i can see how it may be suitable for some people.

The hotel is amazing and the speakeasy, 520, is so cute and very vibey. The drinks were affordable and some of the best drinks I've ever had. Would absolutely go back!!! It's a must do!

Excellent staff. Terrific location. Family safe and secure rooms are fresh and new. The shower is robust. The toilet is unbelievable.

If I could rate it 10 stars I would!!! The Shrink family is the most welcoming and kindhearted individuals that I've ever come across. They take their time with guests ensuring top tier service. My favorite interaction by far was when they spent 15 minutes handwriting a list of attractions/restaurants/things to do in Dallas (a glimpse to the personable experiences my boyfriend and I had). Overall, I cannot express my gratitude, we will be returning! Don't let the few reviews scare you, they opened in October and are still trying grow their name. If you want luxury and affordability, BOOK!!!!

The customer service and courtesy of the staff is top notch! The hotel is clean and well kept. The service and cleanliness both exceeded my expectations. Two thumbs up for SOVA, I will recommend this hotel when asked for a place to stay in Dallas.

Thank you Blake and Brandon! My mom and I had a great trip to Dallas on Halloween weekend. Everybody was so nice and the beds are very comfortable. The building is beautiful. I will definitely stay here when we come back!!