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    4 Dallas-Fort Worth hotels praised among Texas' best in coveted U.S. News ranking

    Amber Heckler
    Feb 13, 2023 | 1:38 pm
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    Dallas' storied Mansion lands at No. 2.

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    Four luxurious Dallas-Fort Worth hotels are among the best in the state this year, according to US News & World Report. The publication collects its information through hotel ratings, customer reviews, and industry award analysis.

    The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (No. 2), Ritz-Carlton, Dallas (No. 6), Ashton Hotel in Fort Worth (No. 24), and Thompson Dallas (No. 25) all have made the prestigious list for 2023. The list looks a bit different than it did last year, when seven local hotels made the cut.

    Houston’s only double five-star hotel and spa, The Post Oak Hotel, was awarded the No. 1 spot, known for its “tropical sanctuary” pool, nine restaurants and bars, and ultra-modern room amenities and decor.

    “This prestigious list evaluates the top hotels from around the globe, and it is an honor to be included,” said Steven Chou, general manager at The Post Oak Hotel, in a statement.

    Dallas' storied Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek takes No. 2 with its elegant decor, proximity to nearby parks, and acclaimed restaurant. It's up from No. 6 in 2022.

    "This five-star hotel gets rave reviews, with many recent travelers saying the staff go above and beyond to anticipate guests' needs," US News says. "What's more, the hotel completed a large renovation in fall 2020, bringing the pricey property's design, rooms and suites, and public spaces up to the same vaulted level of service that impresses past travelers."

    Uptown's swanky Ritz-Carlton, Dallas lands at No. 6 (up from last year's ranking of No. 7).

    "Located near the Museum of Art, the Dallas edition of the luxurious Ritz-Carlton brand goes beyond just offering many of the amenities you'd expect from a five-star hotel," says US News. "For instance, this hotel boasts not just a pool, but a saline-treated rooftop pool; and not just facials and massages, but a 12,000-square-foot spa.

    The Ashton Hotel, a petite boutique hotel in downtown Fort Worth, comes in at No. 24, and rounding out the top 25 is the Thompson Dallas.

    Other top hotels in Texas from the US News and & World Report hail from Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth.

    The full list of the top 25 best hotels in Texas include:

    1. The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
    2. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek – Dallas
    3. Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection – Austin
    4. Hotel Emma – San Antonio
    5. Four Seasons Hotel – Houston
    6. The Ritz-Carlton – Dallas
    7. Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk
    8. The Driskill – Austin
    9. Fairmont Austin
    10. Four Seasons Hotel – Austin
    11. JW Marriott Houston Downtown
    12. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa – San Antonio
    13. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
    14. The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
    15. The St. Regis Houston
    16. Austin Proper Hotel & Residences
    17. Miraval Austin
    18. Lake Austin Spa Resort
    19. La Cantera Resort & Spa – San Antonio
    20. Hotel Granduca Austin
    21. Mokara Hotel & Spa – San Antonio
    22. Hotel Granduca Houston
    23. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa – Austin
    24. The Ashton Hotel – Fort Worth
    25. Thompson Dallas
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    City of McKinney approves funding for new Marriott luxury hotel

    Raven Jordan
    Jun 12, 2025 | 10:56 am
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    Rendering of JW Marriott in McKinney

    The McKinney City Council has approved incentives for the development of a JW Marriott resort hotel at Craig Ranch, a master-planned community, where it’s slated to go up at the northeast corner of Collin McKinney Parkway and Van Tuyl Parkway.

    Construction on the eight-acre project is set to begin December 2026.

    The city of McKinney is giving an economic development grant to Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel SPE Owner LP for the project. Under the agreement, the developer will construct and operate a luxury JW Marriott resort hotel featuring 290 guest rooms, more than 51,000 square feet of high-end hotel conference space, and resort-style amenities.

    These amenities include a pool with a lazy river, a full-service fitness center, a three-meal restaurant and specialty restaurant, a lounge with a terrace and poolside service, pickleball courts, structured and valet parking, and other conveniences such as a business center and a retail gift shop.

    Visitors to the hotel will also have access to the TPC Craig Ranch golf course and Life Time Fitness and Spa.

    The project will also include at least 45 for-sale condos, served by a dedicated amenity deck. Funding for the hotel and condos will come from grants and a loan including a $25 million grant and $10.25 million loan from the City of McKinney and a $2 million grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, according to city council documents.

    According to the Mayor of McKinney, the project reflects the city’s commitment to planned growth and economic development.

    "With the airport's upcoming expansion into commercial service, our extended partnership with The CJ CUP Byron Nelson tournament, and major entertainment attractions like the VENU Sunset Amphitheater and Cannon Beach: Surf and Adventure Park, McKinney is quickly becoming a regional and national destination,” says McKinney Mayor George Fuller in a statement. “A luxury resort like JW Marriott is not just welcome, it's needed."

    This development supports the city's continued efforts to promote tourism and attract premier hospitality experiences, and this upcoming $1.3 billion mixed use development is yet another example of how serious the city is about drawing in a new crowd.

    The hotel is expected to be completed by April 2029.

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