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For $95,000, you can rent this entire downtown Dallas hotel all for yourself

You suppose it comes with free valet?

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A downtown Dallas hotel is offering an opportunity which maybe five people can afford: The option to rent out the entire hotel for one night.

The hotel is the Fairmont Dallas, and they're offering the facility as a potential Valentine's Day gift for the princely sum of $95,000. For when the box of chocolates, dozen roses, satin nightgown, and socially-distanced dinner aren't enough.

This offer is obviously available to only one person or party.

That $95,000 would get you full access to the meeting spaces, ballrooms, and rooftop terrace.

It also comes with food, wine, and service, including the opportunity to sit at head table of the Venetian Room with a view of the Dallas skyline, all while being waited on "hand and foot" by the Fairmont Dallas team.

If it's a little too much like The Shining, the renter can invite friends. Meeting spaces at the Fairmont Dallas were renovated at the end of 2019 and reflect the elegance of classic hospitality with a Texan flair.

Called the Hotel Takeover Package, it includes:

263 guest rooms including 43 suites and the recently renovated Presidential Suite
70,000 square feet of meeting space, able to accommodate up to 800 guests
The Regency Ballroom, the largest ballroom on site, spanning 18,000 square feet of meeting space
The Venetian Room, which has hosted the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Sonny & Cher, located on the first floor of the hotel with room for 200 including a dance floor
13 meeting rooms on the second floor

Guests are also eligible to access a healthcare amenity through a partnership with Accor/AXA Medical Solutions, where you're connected with a AXA-certified healthcare provider via telehealth during your stay. Sounds fun.

To reserve this package, contact the Fairmont Dallas at 214-720-2020 or rfp-dal@fairmont.com.

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Storied Dallas hotel crowned best Texas resort for 2025 by U.S. News

Rooftop pool at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas

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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is the best resort in Texas.

Nearly two dozen of Dallas' most luxurious hotels have earned new accolades in U.S. News & World Report's just-released rankings of the best hotels and resorts in Texas for 2025.

The 15th annual report by U.S. News analyzes more than 31,000 properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Hotels are ranked based on industry awards, star ratings, published opinions from travel experts, and online guest reviews.

Dallas' prestigious Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek claimed the No. 1 spot in the publication's list of Best Resorts in Texas.

This resplendent hotel has been on the radar for many locals and out-of-towners who want the most extravagant experiences in the city. Oil heriess Caroline Rose Hunt first turned the property into a hotel in 1981, and it underwent extensive renovations in 2020 to upgrade its luxe guest accommodations.

"Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' flagship property sits north of the vibrant Dallas Arts District, providing the tranquility needed for a good night's sleep alongside the convenience of a relatively central location," the hotel's profile says. "Now, the property envelops guests in elegant decor, with guest rooms sporting French doors opening up onto private balconies."

Guest room bathroom at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Everyone deserves a relaxing stay at a top-tier hotel.Photo courtesy of U.S. News & World Report

But a stay there won't come cheap, U.S. News warns, considering its numerous amenities and on-site activities.

"When you're not admiring your digs, take advantage of the hotel's temperature-controlled outdoor pool and deck or head to one of the nearby parks for a little fresh air," the publication says. "And to satisfy your taste buds, executive chef Charles Olalia cooks up new American cuisine with French influences at The Mansion Restaurant."

The esteemed hotel has received many top awards of late, including earning one Michelin Key in its inaugural Texas guide. The One Key status is awarded for hotels that provide exceptional stays with guest services that go above and beyond what other similar hotels would offer.

Rosewood Mansion's attentive staff inspired many five-star reviews, which is what U.S. News says helped the hotel cinch the win over all other Texas resorts.

Five other Dallas-Fort Worth resorts ranked among the statewide top 25 as follows:

No. 4 – Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
No. 5 – The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, Irving
No. 10 – Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, Fort Worth
No. 11 – The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, Frisco
No. 15 – Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine

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In U.S. News' separate ranking of the best Texas hotels for 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth took home the highest number of awards with 18 total hotels earning spots on the list.

San Antonio's Hotel Emma continued to reign as the No. 1 best statewide, and ranked No. 19 in U.S. News' nationwide rankings.

Meanwhile, The Joule in downtown Dallas' historic district ranked highest out of all DFW-area hotels on the list, and climbed into the No. 3 spot in Texas.

According to the hotel's profile, the Joule's vast modern amenities and its contemporary chic design are extremely deserving of reviewers' high praise.

"Recent guests say they were beyond impressed with the decor, as well as the numerous amenities, including a library and several shops," U.S. News says. "The Joule's stunning infinity pool is also worth a look: Its daring rooftop design earned it a spot on our list of the Prettiest Hotel Pools."

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek also appeared in the top 10, landing at No. 9 statewide.

The 16 other Dallas-Fort Worth hotels that earned recognition among the top 50 best hotels in Texas are:

No. 4 – Hotel Crescent Court
No. 5 – The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
No. 6 – Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth
No. 7 – HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
No. 8 – Hôtel Swexan
No. 9 – The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
No. 19 – Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
No. 25 – Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection, Grapevine
No. 27 – The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, Irving
No. 29 – Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Fort Worth
No. 38 – The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth
No. 40 – Grand Hyatt DFW, Grapevine
No. 42 – The Westin Dallas Southlake
No. 43 – Live By Loews, Arlington
No. 46 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center
No. 47 – Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star

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