The LumenvsWarwick Melrose - Dallas
The Lumen and Warwick Melrose - Dallas are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Warwick Melrose - Dallas scores slightly better than The Lumen. Warwick Melrose - Dallas has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 10 reviews like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet 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
Warwick Melrose - Dallas
3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is another one of Dallas's upscale hotels with an old-world, rather than an Old West, atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's easy to imagine coming to the hotel for a discreet tryst with your beloved." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This historic property exudes elegance and refinement -- from its stately brick exterior to its ornate lobby with towering columns." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Once a luxury apartment block, the historic (1924) Melrose boasts an understated exterior of simple brick with a carved frieze."
Gayot
"Today it sits at one of the best locations in the downtown area, with easy access to Dallas Love Field and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport."
BlackBook
"Frescoed ceilings, molded columns, curtains made from the finest of fabrics, linens are high on thread counts, marble in the bathrooms."
Zagat
4.0
""Impeccable" service means a "top-notch" staff "is there for anything you need or want" at this "amazing-looking" "grand old hotel" (built in 1924) boasting "well-appointed" quarters."
Travel + Leisure
"Take a step back in time at this historic landmark that immediately makes you feel at home." Full review
Jetsetter
"A comfortable stay at an upscale Dallas hotel within a landmark building – near the buzzing Uptown district." Full review
Fodor's
"Nestled near an active dining and nightlife neighborhood, this historic building houses a luxury hotel that emphasizes personal service and a residential experience." Full review