W Dallas

"This hotel's proximity to the American Airlines Center (AAC) in Victory Park makes it key for anyone visiting for a basketball game or concert. The suites are massive (some more than 1,000 square feet) and offer fabulous views of the Margaret Hill Hunt Bridge. Taking a happy hour dip in the hotel’s 16th floor infinity pool feels like you are living on the edge… of Dallas anyway. Villa Azur, the restaurant can book up on busy game or concert nights, so you may have to make a reservation if you want to dig into their dover sole meunière." - Diana Oates

"How did it strike you on arrival?This hotel's proximity to the American Airlines Center (AAC) in Victory Park makes it key for anyone visiting for a basketball game or concert. I was intrigued to check out the neighborhood as it continues to grow adding chic shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. What’s the crowd like?Lots of sports fans. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The suite was huge (over 1,000 square feet) and had a living room, bedroom, and open concept bathroom. Subtle Texas accents like cowhide furniture and bandana wallpaper reminded me that I was in Dallas despite the hotel feeling fairly modern overall. What's the deal with wi-fi?The internet is $9.95 per day if you are not an SPG member. What do they have for food and drink?Cook Hall offers a little bit of everything for every kind of eater—from short rib spring rolls and lobster gnocchi to duck tacos. It often gets a pre-game and concert rush so make a reservation if you are planning to indulge in dinner on a busy night at the AAC. It is also open for breakfast and lunch. Bonus points for having a solid kids menu. Anything other features that were real stand outs?The pool, dubbed the Wet Deck, is a party on the 16th floor. Although it claims to be for hotel guests only, it seems like there is always some type of an event going on that attracts locals who are looking for a good spot to day drink. It can be truly relaxing if you are able to score a little sun poolside on a weekday when it's quiet. Taking a happy hour dip in the infinity pool feels like you are living on the edge…of Dallas anyway. What's the bottom line?If you are moving and shaking in Victory Park this is absolutely your best bet. Not only are you steps from American Airlines Center, but you are able to walk to multiple restaurants, shops, and other scenic city sites. The only person I would not recommend this hotel to is one that tends to favor classic luxury. While this is certainly upscale, it is anything but traditional in decor and vibe." - Diana Oates

"Though Dallas’ public transportation network is expanding, it’s still tough to really enjoy the city without a car—which makes the W all the more appealing. Just a short stroll from the American Airlines Center, the hotel is the ideal home base for attending games or concerts. It’s also within a leisurely 20-minute walk of major attractions likethe Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas World Aquarium, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and Sixth Floor Museum. Between stops, you can relax in one of the 252 rooms and suites, each outfitted with downtown views, Bliss bath products, 42-inch TVs, and cheeky Southern accents like snakeskin-patterned curtains and bandana-inspired throws. Other W signatures draw a steady local crowd, including the Bliss Spa and the 16th-floor Wet Deck, with its infinity pool, bar, and skyline views, and the Living Room lounge packs the after-work set in with happy hours, live music, and DJs (a local radio station even broadcasts from here every Friday evening). If that all feels like too much of a scene, retreat to Cook Hall gastropub to sample craft beers and cocktails alongside a selection of globally inspired small plates."