TexasEscapes.com Texas Escapes Online Magazine: Travel and History
Columns: History, Humor, Topical and Opinion
Over 1800 Texas Towns & Ghost Towns
Hotel bookings powered by
NEW : : TEXAS TOWNS : : GHOST TOWNS : : TEXAS HOTELS : : FEATURES : : COLUMNS : : ARCHITECTURE : : IMAGES : : SEARCH SITE
This page is dedicated as an overview about the The Fairmont Dallas. Some of the useful information includes the property description, area attractions near The Fairmont Dallas and hotel amenities. To make an online hotel reservation, simply enter your dates into the search box to see if The Fairmont Dallas has availablity. If you decide this hotel does not have all of the amenities you are searching for or is not available during your travel dates, please visit the Dallas hotel page to choose from more hotels.



The Fairmont Dallas

1717 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Nightly Rates: ( 111.00 - 274.00 )
4 Star


Property Description

The Fairmont Dallas is elegant in a grand style with that special Texas flair. It is located at the centre of Dallas's many attractions, including culture, entertainment, upscale shops and lively restaurants.

Amenities

· Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
· Outlet Adapters
· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· ATM/Cash Machine
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Barber Shop
· Bath Tub
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Porters
· Breakfast Buffet
· Bathroom Telephone
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Computer Rental
· Conference Facilities
· Conference Suite
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Shop
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge Desk
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Cordless Phone
· Cribs Available
· City Center
· Currency Exchange
· Data port Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Double Bed
· Desk with lamp
· Electronic Door Locks
· Elevators
· Express Check In
· Express Checkout
· Executive Level
· Golf
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Heated Guest Rooms
· International Direct Dial
· High speed internet access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Lounge
· Maid Service
· Massage
· Modem in Room
· Modem in Room
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· In Room Movies
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multi-line Phone
· Nursery for Children
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· News Stand
· Public Address System
· Pets Allowed
· Phone with speaker
· Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Indoor Parking
· Parking
· Valet Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Racquetball Courts
· Radio
· Restaurant
· Rollaway Beds
· Bathrobes
· Room Service
· 24 Hour Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Safe
· Sauna
· Secretarial Service
· 24 Hour Security
· Security
· Single Bed
· Smoke Detectors
· Sofa Bed
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Sprinklers In Rooms
· Telephone
· Temperature Control
· Trouser Press
· Translation Service
· Turndown Service
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Video Checkout
· Video Tapes
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service
· Wet Bar


Room Information

Suite
Suite (1 bedroom)- can have one bed or two. Separate living room and bedroom with connecting door. Living room has sofa bed.
Standard
Fairmont Room - offers HSIA. These rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and table/desk with chair. One bathroom with an It
Standard
Fairmont Room - offers HSIA. These rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and table/desk with chair. One bathroom with an It
Standard
Fairmont Room - offers HSIA. These rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and table/desk with chair. One bathroom with an It
Standard
Fairmont Room - offers HSIA. These rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and table/desk with chair. One bathroom with an It
Suite
Suite - offers HSIA. They are finished in a classic Italian decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies. There is crown moulding throughout both rooms and a chandelier above dining area. The bedroom features 1 King o
Suite
Suite - offers HSIA. They are finished in a classic Italian decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies. There is crown moulding throughout both rooms and a chandelier above dining area. The bedroom features 1 King o
Suite
Suite - offers HSIA. They are finished in a classic Italian decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies. There is crown moulding throughout both rooms and a chandelier above dining area. The bedroom features 1 King o
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - offers HSIA. They are very spacious open-concept guest rooms available with a variety of bed configurations. Finished in a classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies and crown mou
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - offers HSIA. They are very spacious open-concept guest rooms available with a variety of bed configurations. Finished in a classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies and crown mou
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - offers HSIA. They are very spacious open-concept guest rooms available with a variety of bed configurations. Finished in a classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies and crown mou
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Room - offers complimentary wireless HSIA and feature all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont Gold. Each one has been elegantly renovated in a rich classic design with custom-made furnishings. Location: 17-19th floors, North Tower
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Junior Suite - offers free wireless HSIA and consist of a large open-concept room with a sitting area and sofa, as well as all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont Gold. Each one has been elegantly renovated in a bold modern design
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Room - offers complimentary wireless HSIA and feature all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont Gold. Each one has been elegantly renovated in a rich classic design with custom-made furnishings. Location: 17-19th floors, North Tower
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Luxury Suite - Must be Booked Directly at hotel. Offers complimentary wireless HSIA and features an extensive living room, dining room, extra bath, 2 High-Definition televisions, as well as all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Room - offers complimentary wireless HSIA and feature all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont Gold. Each one has been elegantly renovated in a rich classic design with custom-made furnishings. Location: 17-19th floors, North Tower
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Suite - offers complimentary wireless HSIA and feature a separate living room/dining room, as well as all of the amenities and conveniences of Fairmont Gold. Each one has been elegantly renovated in a rich classic design with custom-made fur
Economy
Moderate Room - offers HSIA. They are quiet corner rooms featuting 1 Queen bed. Rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and t
Economy
Moderate Room - offers HSIA. They are quiet corner rooms featuting 1 Queen bed. Rooms feature classic Italian style decor with rich warm wood tones, luxurious wine-coloured comforters and draperies as well as crown moulding throughout room. Armchair and t
Suite
2-Bedroom Fairmont Suite - Check for the following combinations: *South Tower: Suite (AKN) + Moderate Room (SQN) Suite (AKS) + Moderate Room (SQS) *North Tower: Suite (AKN) + Fairmont Room (CDN) Suite (AKS) + Fairmont Room (CDS) *Location is n
Suite
2-Bedroom Fairmont Gold Suite - Book GSN + GQN, using Itinerary. Quote the total Rate of GSN + GQN Put "Rm 1 of Suite", "Rm 2 of Suite" in Comments Add 2S in the Specials codes. Use Reservation Special Request form to communicate suite booking to the
Standard
Fairmont Rooms - available in smk and non smk. Bed type available: double double or king bed

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1969
· Renovated in 2007
· 545 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 24 floors.


Directions

Location: 1717 North Harwood -2 blocks from hotel Start out going NORTHWEST on N AKARD ST toward MUNGER ST Turn RIGHT onto WOODALL RODGERS FWY Turn RIGHT onto N HARWOOD ST. End at 1717 N Harwood St Dallas- TX 75201

Start out going NORTHWEST on N AKARD ST toward MUNGER ST. Merge onto TX-366 W- WOODALL RODGERS FWY W via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-35E. Merge onto I-35E S- US-77 S toward WACO Take the MARSALIS AVE exit, EXIT 425C. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto S RL THORNTON FWY Turn LEFT onto S MARSALIS AVE. Turn LEFT onto S RL THORNTON FWY.

Start out going NORTHWEST on N AKARD ST toward MUNGER ST. Merge onto TX-366 W- WOODALL RODGERS FWY W via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-35E. Merge onto I-35E S- US-77 S toward WACO Merge onto I-30 W via EXIT 428D on the LEFT toward FT WORTH Take the BELT LINE RD exit- EXIT 34 Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on N BELT LINE RD- NE 8TH ST Turn RIGHT onto LONE STAR PARK PKWY- MIDPOINTE BLVD Make a U-TURN at PERFORMANCE PL onto LONE STAR PARK PKWY- MIDPOINTE BLVD.

Start out going SOUTHEAST on N AKARD ST toward ROSS AVE Turn RIGHT onto ROSS AVE Turn LEFT onto N HOUSTON ST Turn RIGHT onto ELM ST End at 411 ELM ST- on the RIGHT

Take North exit from DFW to Hwy 114 to I-35 south. Exit Hwy 45/75 Houston. Exit Field and Griffin. Merge onto Griffin, turn left on Ross, left on Akard. Hotel is on corner of Ross and Akard.

Southeast on Cedar Springs Rd, turn slight right onto W. Mockingbird LN., take the TX-354-Loop South ramp. Merge onto Harry Hines Blvd/TX-354 Loop S., Harry Hines Blvd/TX-354 Loop S becomes N Akard.

Making its home in the Dallas Arts District - The Fairmont Dallas is just minutes from the Central Business District - Victory Park (home of the American Airlines Center) the Financial District - outstanding culture and entertainment activities as well as shopping in the West End Historic District.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, (DFW), 22.00, NW, Mile; Dallas Love Field, (DAL), 8.00, NW, Mile; Addison Airport, (ADS), 15.00, S, Mile; Fort Worth Alliance Airport, (AFW), 40.00, SE, Mile


Guarantee Policy

Guarantee: 07Jan2009 to 31Dec9999 - Guarantee may be required; check rate rules.


Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 6:00 PM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. Reservations must be cancelled by 6 pm on day of arrival


Restaurant Information

Pyramid Restaurant and Bar

Located in the Lobby, the AAA/Four Diamond Award, Pyramid Restaurant & Bar has been fully redesigned in 2008 featuring a modern, sleek, contemporary look. The fresh-market dining menu is inspired Texas growers and regional purveyors, in additional to the

Starbucks

Located on the Lobby level on the South Tower side of the hotel, at the Ross Street entrance. Starbucks offer pastries, snacks and a small lunch menu with food provided by the hotel. There is also indoor and outdoor patio seating.


Meeting Facility

Boardroom Brasserie Continental Room Crown Room Directors Room Executive Room Far East Room Florentine Room Fountain Room French Room Garden Room Gold Room Green Room International Ballroom Oak Room Panorama Room Parisian Room Patio Room Pavilion Room Regency Ballroom Regency Foyer Royal Room State Room Terrace Room Venetian Room Vista Room

Area Attractions

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART DALLAS ZOO

The Dallas Zoo is celebrated as one of the country*s top animal research facilities. Founded in 1888- the Zoo has 85 acres of outdoor habitat.

LONE STAR PARK TEXAS SCHOOLBOOK DEPOSITORY / JFK SITE

Return to November 1963. Dallas pays homage to its darkest time when President John F. Kennedy was killed. Visit the infamous Texas Schoolbook Depository- where the official JFK monument is located in the Sixth Floor Museum.

Store Restaurants

Cities near Dallas, TX

Addison
Balch Springs
Carrollton
Cedar Hill
Dallas
De Soto
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Garland
Grand Prairie
Hutchins
Irving
Lancaster
Mesquite
Richardson
Rowlett
Seagoville


Adventure - Hiking - Trails - Biking

Boulder Park


Airport - Transportation

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
McKinney Avenue Trolley


Art Galleries & Dealers

Dallas Arts District


Botanical - Strolling Gardens - Convervatories

Dallas Arboretum


Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

Dallas Convention Center


Festivals - Events - Fairgrounds

Step Into the Past Saturdays
Taste of Dallas
Texas State Fair


Historical Places

Swiss Avenue Historic District
John Neely Bryan Cabin
Fair Park


Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

Baylor University Medical Center
Medical City Dallas Hospital
North TX Health Care System
Parkland Health & Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas


Museums

Old Red Courthouse
Meadows Museum
Museum of the American Railroad


National or State Parks - Wildlife Preserves

Connemara Conservancy


Parks - Monuments - Memorials

Rochester Park
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
Freedman's Cemetery Memorial


Stadiums - Arenas - Athletic Fields

American Airlines Center - Stars and Mavericks
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Gerald Ford Stadium - Southern Methodist University
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University
Reunion Arena


Theaters - Venues - Amphitheaters

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
Dallas Theater Center


Tourist Attractions

Thanks-Giving Square
Pioneer Plaza
Reunion Tower
Dallas J. Erik Jonsson Central Public Library
Greenville Avenue


Universities & Colleges

Baylor College of Dentistry
Brookhaven College
The Art Institute of Dallas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Southern Methodist University
Paul Quinn College
Parker College
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Christian College

Check Hotel Rates

Arrival Date

Departure Date
Adults
Children