The LumenvsLe Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh scores slightly higher than The Lumen. Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh is ranked #13 in Dallas–Fort Worth with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Zagat, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Lumen
6101 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"An unexpected delight in the Park Cities area, right next to the SMU campus, this terrifically stylish, discreet boutique hotel opened in the spring of 2006." Full review
BlackBook
"Rooms exude modern charm while sticking to mid-century motif. Dark chocolates and cremes oppose emphasis on illumination, in a good way."
Zagat
"Across from SMU in University Park, this branch of the Kimpton boutique hotel chain offers modern, wired quarters with flat-screen TVs and iHome docking stations (and yoga mats!)."
Travel + Leisure
"If proximity to Southern Methodist University is your top priority, this Kimpton Hotel is your best bet." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique mash-up of color, whimsy and modernism with New American fare and wine happy hours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the heart of the Park Cities, this hotel is well known for its location directly across the street from Southern Methodist University." Full review
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Although the atmosphere is great for all meals, you may choose to order via room service.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"We love the parade of poodles and shih tzus through the lobby, the DVD library and the strong coffee in the morning." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A polished lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows gives way to a bustling roster of public spaces...Texas-sized rooms fulfill needs both classic and contemporary in a luxe grayscale ambience" Full review
Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
2927 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
From $187/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The once run-down hotel was lovingly brought back to its original grandeur in 2008, and it has style to burn, with the welcoming feel of a large luxury boutique hotel." Full review
Star Service
"Although not for everyone, this reworked modernist is a fun, flirty hotel offers character and an interesting alternative to the countless chain properties in Dallas." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A Jazz Age landmark (1923), this hotel has spacious apartment-style rooms with walnut and mahogany furnishings, a fitness center, a Spanish-style restaurant and an attractive Uptown location."
Gayot
"Visitors to DFW who check in at Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh will enjoy a pleasant historic ambience, a wide range of modern amenities and plenty to do nearby."
BlackBook
"A Registered Historic Landmark, the Stoneleigh has undergone $36 million in renovations to make the most of its location, walking distance to Turtle Creek and Katy Trail, the nicest walks in Dallas."
Zagat
4.0
"This "absolutely beautiful" circa-1923 art deco landmark is sought out for luxurious, "perfectly maintained" quarters (including a plush penthouse suite), and "attentive", "professional" service."
Lonely Planet
"A $36 million makeover in 2008 upped the art deco quotient." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The bright, modern décor pays homage to the original Art Deco sensibilities while adding local flavor, including works by contemporary Texas artists, in the 170 rooms." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel's location at the edge of Uptown makes it an excellent choice for visitors who want to be close to restaurants, art galleries, and nightlife while escaping late-night noise and revelry." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This historic celebrity hideaway, having undergone a $36 million renovation that restored its Art Deco splendor, provides a respite from Dallas’s typical obsession with the new and brassy." Full review
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There's a drop down menu titled "choose your features," which asks your preferences on everything from how high of a floor you wish to stay on to whether you want extra pillows.