Magnolia Hotel Dallas DowntownvsHotel ZaZa Dallas
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown ranks marginally better than Hotel ZaZa Dallas. Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown Show All Reviews
1401 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75201
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This downtown 330-room hotel (housed in the former headquarters of Mobil Oil’s predecessor) is popular with business travellers."
Star Service
"The Magnolia stands in marked contrast to the charming, old-fashioned Adolphus next door; it is cool, modern and offbeat, but with broad appeal." Full review
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Service, however, is sluggish at times, and many staff members display indifferent attitudes for even the simplest requests.
Gayot
"A winged Pegasus stands like a beacon atop the historic Magnolia Building, which is located only one block away from shopping paradise."
DK Eyewitness
"Thoroughly modern, this trendy hotel is housed in the historic 1920s Petroleum building downtown."
BlackBook
"Once the tallest building in the Lone Star State, the Magnolia's 29 stories now stand testament to the power of rebranding."
Zagat
4.0
""These guys know how to do it" say smitten admirers of this "charming", "elegant" property inside the landmark 1922 former headquarters of Mobil Oil."
Jetsetter
"Downtown Dallas digs in a landmark skyscraper, with supersized rooms, an all-day restaurant and free wine socials." Full review
Fodor's
"When it opened in 1922, the 29-story Magnolia building was the tallest structure south of Washington, D.C." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Magnolia Hotel is a luxurious historic hotel in downtown Dallas"
Dallas Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's
"Located in the city's most famous building... this hotel is one of the most prized properties leading a renaissance in the heart of downtown." Full review
Hotel ZaZa Dallas Show All Reviews
2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201
From $252/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Its Holiday Innish exterior aside, this new boutique hotel represents the cutting edge in spa technology, with everything from deep-flow massage to laser therapy... Dallas's hippest place to stay."
Oyster
Upscale
"A glamorous, ultra-hip hangout, the 153-room Hotel ZaZa is a cool alternative to the luxurious but sometimes stuffy hotels in Uptown Dallas." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking Uptown's McKinney Avenue, ZaZa is a French Mediterranean-inspired villa that also incorporates styles from across the globe." Full review
Star Service
"Between upscale Crescent shopping and the Federal Reserve Bank...offering up sexy, urban-chic interiors and a built-in social scene backed by a reputation for service and commercial savvy." Full review
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Note: Neighboring construction will annoy fussy guests, so be sure to request a room away from the work.
Gayot
"An urban lifestyle hotel in uptown Dallas with an eclectic, playful decor, Hotel ZaZa offers 146 oversized guest rooms with luxurious bathrooms, Frette linens and the latest technology."
BlackBook
"Looks a little like your college apartment, but the humble exterior belies a hip, stylish interior."
Zagat
4.7
"Going "gaga over Zaza", acolytes of this "fancy" Uptown boutique issue raves for a "stellar" staff that "goes the extra mile" and "unbelievable" accommodations."
Jetsetter
"Mediterranean-style cool and over-the-top design make nice at this Dallas boutique." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hip, over-the-top eclectic rooms in a hotel concept that got its start with the original in Houston. The detailing here is vaguely Tuscan." Full review
Fodor's
"This Uptown boutique hotel is a luxurious oasis known for its 25 suites, each decorated around a theme." Full review