Magnolia Hotel Dallas DowntownvsThe Westin Galleria Dallas
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown is the choice of most professionals compared to The Westin Galleria Dallas. Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown scores 84 with praise from 11 sources like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Jetsetter.
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 Westin Galleria Dallas
13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Only serious shoppers need apply. The Galleria mall is this Westin's whole reason for existence, though the rooms are certainly nice enough."
Star Service
"This commercial standout manages to overshadow its closest competitor, the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, with a pleasing contemporary style and attentive service." Full review
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Views of the mall's duct-laden rooftop should be avoided.
Gayot
"A variety of guest rooms are available, from traditional fare to pampering suites to Westin's signature Guest Office rooms that offer additional work space for business travelers."
Zagat
4.5
"In "a prime location" for shoppers (connected to the "awesome" Dallas Galleria mall), this "getaway" spot offers "amazing" rooms done up with contemporary blond-wood furnishings."
Afar Magazine
"This quietly haute hotel delivers a luxe experience, in the heart of North Dallas." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Westin Galleria Dallas is an upscale business hotel with 54,000 square feet of meeting space and an enviable location directly attached to the Dallas Galleria mall." Full review
Fodor's
"This 20-story hotel has direct access to the sleek Galleria mall, which has an ice-skating rink, upscale dining, and more than 200 shops." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This award-winning hotel is located inside a shopping mall...private in-room spa treatments are available, fine art is on view at the hotel gallery, and rooms feature Westin Heavenly beds."
Dallas Travel Guide
February 25, 2021