Need to know about either the Embassy Suites South by the airport(4650 W Airport Freeway) in Irving and the Hilton DFW Lake Executive Conference Center in Grapevine.

Which hotel would you choose and why? We are leaning towards the Embassy but would like to know what condition the rooms are in. We have stayed in many Embassy hotels and most are really nice but some needed to be renovated or updated. Also, if staying at the Embassy would the noise from the airport be a problem since it's so close?

Need to decide soon so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I've never stayed at either place, so I can't comment on the condition of the rooms.

You will get airport noise at the Embassy South.

Hilton DFW Lakes is in a better neighborhood and has less traffic.

Well, being an Angelino,almost anywhere is "less traffic" than LA....but I must comment, CP, going from DFW to my friends in Carrollton on the North Exit/SH 121, I am always overwhelmed...speeding, then stop lights...too funny! But I do agree that the north area of the airport is far superior to the south.Just thought I would throw that out...

Thanks, I guess we'll have to consider the Hilton Executive Conference Center (in Grapevine)instead of the Embassy by DFW. The noise from the planes would definitely keep me up. I'm assuming you won't hear that if we stay at the Hilton or Embassy by Outdoor world.

Now we're considering Las Colinas vs. Grapevine. Is that also a nice area? The hotels seem to be a little cheaper there but we don't want to sacrifice location for the few dollars.

Las Colinas would be my vote. It is practically "next door" to the airport but with enough distance that you won't have quite the noise of the air traffic overhead. Las Colinas is to the east of the airport closer to Dallas. You still have very close access to DFW Airport if that is what you are seeking.
Good luck...

Las Colinas is a good place to stay. I've worked and stayed there.

114 will take you downtown if you're headed there. If you're headed to north Dallas, you simply have to take some surface streets to get back up to 635 or finagle the loop near 35.

Las Colinas is nice. Lived there for a couple of years. Close to the airport as well as to downtown Dallas.
Close to lots of shopping on McArthur

Thanks. Are there any nice suite hotels in Las Colinas like an Embassy where they have a separate room for the bedroom?

Check out the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas. If that one does not suit you I would look for another hotel within close proximity of this one.

Las Colinas is nice during the day, and to work there, but it is DEAD on the weekends and in the evenings. (At least in the central part by Mandalay Canal...) One of my friends goes to conferences at the Omni Mandalay fairly frequently, and we often come "resuce" her in the evening so she has something to do! As far as shopping, you can easily stay in Grapevine and shop in Las Colinas since they are only a 15-minute drive apart. Most of the restaurants in Las Colinas are very upscale, so if budget is a concern, I'd stay in Grapevie.

That should have been "rescue"....

We looked at the Omni Mandalay and it seems nice but it's not a suite. If we don't stay at a suite hotel we'll probably take the Hilton Executive Conference Center in Grapevine since we got a good price there.(Any info on that place?) It's just that it's so much nicer to have the extra room when traveling with the kids so I'm going to wait and see if the Embassy Outdoor World goes down in price. Grapevine still seems close to everything plus it will give us a little more time to sleep in the morning we depart as we won't have a 30-40 min drive to the airport.

The Embassy Suite Outdoor World won't go down in price as your date gets closer. It is usually sold out on the weekends, too.

Check the Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites and the Amerisuites in Grapevine. They are all very close to the Embassy and will likely be less expensive. The Hilton DFW Lakes is nice, but it is not a suite, either.

"Also, if staying at the Embassy would the noise from the airport be a problem since it's so close?"

If you want to hear planes on their final approach this is in a prime location for that. With that said...Las Colinas is just a 10-15 minute trip to DFW. Just something to consider...

I've been looking for some hotels in Las Colinas but there doesn't seem to be any suites that are at least three stars. The AmeriSuites are only two AAA stars.

When I called the Embassy Outdoor World reservations the girl said that they haven't had any customers complain about the noise from the planes but I have heard that people complained at the Embassy South right by DFW.

Are the rooms at the Embassy Outdoor World newer that they are charging so much? Maybe it's worth spending the extra to have more space and breakfast for all.

SGF, I've stayed at both the Embassy Suites and the Hilton. Do avoid the Embassy Suites south of the airport for many reasons, some listed previously. Both the Hilton and the Embassy at Bass Pro offer shuttles to various locations close to hotels. The Hilton has a very nice garden/pool/lounging area (at least it did 10 yrs ago) and is more secluded than the Embassy at Bass Pro. Most definitely stay on the north side of the airport.

The Embassy Outdoor World is a lot newer than the Embassy South in Irving. It is also a much fancier hotel, and in a better neignborhood, which is probably why the rate there are more expensive.

I live in Grapevine, and I do not notice the airport noise except on rare occasions. The planes landing at DFW fly in over areas of mostly empty land or industrial parks, so they are not flying in over people's homes or hotels.

Thank you all so much for your help and the great information.

I've looked at suites in the Las Colinas area but we have always liked the Embassy chain so we keep going back to our original choice... the Embassy by the Outdoor World even though the rate is much higher. Grapevine sounds like a nice area and not far from most attractions. I'm trying to justify spending a $100.00 more for the suite than the room at the Hilton Executive but worse comes to worse we'll stay at the Hilton in one room. It shouldn't be too bad as we'll be out most of the day and even with having to buy breakfast we'll be way ahead in the savings.

Now that we have the room choice, what sights do you all suggest we not miss? We plan on spending a day in Fort Worth and the rest of the time in Dallas.

What do you like to see? Museums? Art? Shopping? Local stuff?

Fort Worth has some of the best art museums in the region: Kimbell, New Modern, and Amon Carter. They also have the Cowgirl Hall of Fame (my favorite) and the historic Stockyards.

Dallas has the Sixth Floor/JFK museum, the Dallas World Aquarium, and the Dallas Museum of Art. My sister and her kids went to the DWA this weekend, and they said the new exhibit is just amazing! Leopards, howler monkeys, etc. Now I want to go see it!

If you like shopping, there is lots of it in both cities. Downtown Grapevine is lots of fun with all of its cute shops and fun eateries.

ChristieP, have you heard of some place called Old City Park, its a sort of living history museum - several acres of land depicting life in Texas in the 1800's. I am embarrassed to admit all these years in Dallas and I have never been there or heard of it, never been to the Aquarium either

SGF if you like museums the new Nasher is pretty interesting too. The Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth are very nice as well - love the japanese garden there - very serene.