Magnolia Hotel Dallas DowntownvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas scores significantly higher than Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas comes in at 91 with praise from 12 publications such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Show All Reviews
2121 McKinney Street, Dallas, TX 75201
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"While it's the perfect place for well-heeled guests whose tastes do not run to the chic modern minimalism so popular in new designer hotels, it's not overdone or stuffy, either." Full review
Concierge
"This status-conscious city has a new jewel in its crown with the opening of the 218-room Ritz-Carlton in the Uptown neighborhood."
Jetsetter
"Large-scale luxury livens up downtown with five-star Tex-Mex to match." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Ritz-Carlton Dallas is big on both style and amenities." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is bound into yet another one of R-C's now-familiar arrangements that combines luxury residences with the chain's brand of upscale lodging and meeting space." Full review
Gayot
"The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain is known for its luxurious offerings and the Dallas location is no exception."
Zagat
4.7
"Enthusiasts "weep with joy" over this "top-of-the-line" Uptown haven sought out for luxurious accommodations, a "fantastic" staff, "extraordinary dining"."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Set in the heart of pedestrian-friendly Uptown, this elegant Regency-style building boasts all the opulence you’d expect from a Ritz-Carlton." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Indulging in maple-and-peppercorn-soaked buffalo tenderloin... relaxing with a massage... heading to lunch in a Bentley town car—these are some of the highlights of a stay at the Ritz-Carlton." Full review
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Don’t miss the heated outdoor pool.
goop
"It’s the impeccable service, kids activities on offer, days spent lounging by the pool, Bentleys on call to take you around the city, and sprawling spa complex, that makes the stay." Full review