The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

"With amenities like Dean Fearing's ballyhooed restaurant, a 12,000-square-foot spa, a rooftop pool and deck, a massive ballroom, and expansive views, it pretty much defines what a luxury hotel in Dallas should be"

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"A stunning 12,000-square-foot spa and fitness center includes a full service salon, modern cardio equipment, and a relaxing outdoor pool"

"If staying in your well-appointed room isn't relaxing enough, you can indulge at the hotel's opulent 12,000-square-foot spa"

"spa and extra touches like complimentary chips and guacamole nightly in the lobby bring the whole package over the top, so though you may wish "your company were paying your way", the hefty price tab is "so worth it"

"The property also boasts a 12,000-square-foot luxury spa, a terraced pool area (which feels less Dallas and more Caribbean), and the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Fearing’s Restaurant"

"Indulging in celebrity chef Dean Fearing's culinary creations, relaxing with a massage in the 12,000-square-foot spa, heading to lunch in a Bentley town car—these are some of the highlights of a stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas"

"Granted, the rooms are a little trad, as is the restaurant, and lobby décor, but what else would you expect? 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"

"Room service, turndown, twice-daily maid service, nightly shoeshine and daily newspapers are welcome deluxe perks"