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Four seasons dallas3/20/2024 My friend was not all that hungry for dinner so I ended up ordering room service: a ribeye steak ($64) and beet and arugula salad ($17). Finally, over 10 minutes later, I got up and took the burger to the bar and asked that it be fixed. To make matters worse, she disappeared, never checking back to ensure the order was correct. The waitress failed to write down the order and as usually happens, the order got messed up. However, my friend ordered a hamburger with sautéed onions and cheese and it arrived without either onions or cheese. I had an agave drink, served with large bowls of wasabi peanuts and mixed nuts, followed by a chicken sandwich with bacon and avocado on a pretzel roll. The patio outside includes a fireplace and fire pit, which was quite nice considering it was a nippy February day. The hotel bar and cigar lounge, called the Outlaw Taproom, offers drinks, snacks, and both an indoor and outdoor dining area. I enjoyed a late lunch, dinner, and breakfast onsite. The indoor pool is Olympic-sized and was quite busy throughout the day every time I walked by (I had to show up at 6:00 am for the pictures below). The outdoor pool is huge, spanning the length of the building and located between the rear of the hotel and golf course. I came here three times during my stay as part of my daily sauna regimen and greatly appreciated this (and the fact that there was no nickel and diming for access, unlike at the Thompson Dallas the night before).īoth an indoor and outdoor pool are available. While I was not about to pay hundreds of dollars for a massage, the wellness area included an (old…) but well-functioning sauna, steam room, and soak pool. The clubhouse also featured a full-service spa. Squash and tennis courts were available for guest use. I loved this feature of the hotel and generally speaking always prefer hotels that grant gym access versus having a small gym area of their own. It was packed in the morning like a commercial gym, yet had everything you could want…hundreds of machines for a full-body workout. The advantage of essentially being a country club with hotel rooms was that the hotel had a superb gym. I did appreciate that there were several power ports. Note the alarm clock: it had the old Apple 30-pin port for phone charging…doesn’t that say it all? The bathroom was also large, with a big bathtub, large shower, and bath products from L’Occitane. In terms of amenities, the minibar was empty but there was a Nespresso machine. Because I was on the top floor, my ceiling was much taller and the windows had an extra half-moon window above them. The room was very spacious and included a king-size bed, sitting area, work area, and a balcony. I was assigned room 962, an upgrade to a “deluxe” room on the top floor. I mention that not to poke fun or to complain (after all, the very-dated Park Hyatt Tokyo is one of my favorite hotels in the world), but merely to be descriptive. Just as the facade of the hotel is dated, the lobby too felt like a beautiful hotel…circa 2002. It took about 10 minutes in line to check-in (setting the tone for what would be a very non-Four Seasons-like stay), though the check-in staff seemed to be working efficiently. Ah yes, the business conference had returned. ![]() When I arrived about 1:00 pm, the lobby was packed with men in sports coats and dungarees. When you are here, you really do not want to leave the resort…which includes a golf course, gym, spa, multiple swimming pools, and multiple bars and restaurants. Conveniently, it was located quite close to DFW Airport. Locationįar from the heart of the city, the Four Seasons Dallas is located in Irving, Texas a northwest suburb of Dallas. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the investors who owned this property decided to unload it and as of today, it no longer operates under the Four Seasons brand. While the Thompson Dallas the night before felt brand new (in a good way, not a cheap tawdry way), this felt like a lavish country club about 10 years past its prime. I’m not really one for making things new when they do not need to be made new (the property is exceptionally well maintained), yet I cannot help to note (as you will see in the pictures below) that this hotel just felt dated. ![]() And while I booked with American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts such that I received early check-in, late check-out, a room upgrade, and free breakfast, I really had trouble reconciling the high price with Dallas, especially considering the age of the hotel. At over $600/night, I was reluctant to stay here, but my friend talked me into it. Room rates ran $450-800/night at this hotel.
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