Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh

I wish I could articulate how horrible the staffs is here. ‘Cold ‘I booked my weeding night here 5 years ago and they failed on all accounts. 5 years later my friends made the mistake to stay here. Don’t do it, they act like it is a privilege to stay here. Born and raised Dallas don’t support it.

After spending the previous weekend in San Francisco, staying at a larger, brightly lit hotel room the following weekend was very refreshing. Don’t get me wrong, the décor isn’t exactly swanky and sexy, but it definitely has the homely feel to it.
This hotel is located in downtown Dallas, two doors away from Uchi and a couple blocks from Truluck’s — perfect location. They only offer valet parking which is $ 25/​night, which is pretty pricey but not much you can do if you have a car with you. The lobby isn’t that big but the way they combined the bar, check in counter, and business center in one big open space was very tasteful and disguised the size of the room. There is even an outdoor patio for you to enjoy downtown Dallas while you sip on your cup of coffee or alcoholic beverage. The room was spacious, and the size of the restroom wasn’t that bad. Definitely use your Starwood membership account to get free wifi; otherwise expect to pay ~$ 15.
There is also a restaurant, which I didn’t visit during my short stay but I did notice quite a few patrons enjoying breakfast there one morning.
The clean, spacious hotel, the perfect location from all the hot spots (restaurants/​bars), and Whole Foods made my stay pretty awesome. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t mind coming back to Dallas and staying here again.

So far ehhhhh for the price. Check in wasn’t til 3. A bit late no exceptions. You have to pay extra for wifi. Even the super 8 has free wifi. Ridiculous. Pool is nice and architecturally it’s great and retro. Bathroom looks original tile. We had room for 4 and checked in to one bed. They gave us cot and haven’t figured it out yet. Disappointed and it is sold out tonight. For the price sleeping on a roll in twin is unacceptable. As we waiting for checkin no one was manning the bar. Had to wait for someone to show up. The desk person was kind of snooty regarding us checking in. All valet boys nice as ever. Had messaged them some questions via FB and they read it and didn’t respond. Will update as only been here 2 hours.

Fancy. Rooms are huge. The bathroom? It’s bigger than most people’s room. Marble floor and sink. Just lavish!
The lobby area is done nicely as well. They didn’t make the check in counter as the focal point. It’s enough space to check in that’s it. The lounge areas are distributed and pockets of it all around the first floor. So you’re not all bunched up in one big room.
The bar. Oh yeah. Sexy! Tired of looking at the same folks in the building? Step outside and enjoy your drink while you people watch.
This is an awesome hotel for the walkability it offers for food, shopping and bars around the area. And club like the Concrete Cowboy. Next door is an awesome upscale sushi place called Uchi. A mere few clicks of your high heeled shoes and you’re there!
Super clean. Modern with more of a contemporary twist added to that Texan flare of bigger is better. You got yourself a win win in every aspect.
The staff are awesome. They work really hard to please you. The manager was able to get us in to Uchi which was next to impossible same day for dinner. How awesome is that!

An adorable hotel, with bacon that could almost make you believe that all is right in the world (so perfectly crispy!). The 11^th floor is the sweetest little glimpse into the past — I love the library. The lobby is great — modern and sleek, but with a perfect nod to the past (all the switches from when the hotel first opened is the perfect hipster art installation). Plus, Illy coffee!!!
Sadly — service (at least for meetings) left plenty to be desired. I’d love to say that I’d be back and would be happy to recommend this location to my colleagues, but until they get their service game up and running, it’s just not worth it. The hotel gets a four, the service a two — I’ll split the difference.

This boutique hotel has ample character, renowned for impeccable customer service. Located at the edge of Uptown, it offers easy access to some of the finest restaurants in Dallas. Its lobby décor is eye dropping, which extends into the guest rooms, at least our upgraded corner suite.
The service was charming, welcoming and friendly. Not planning ahead, we found Uchi, Japanese cuisine just next door, which was booked solid for a few days straight. I immediately called the front desk, as there’s no concierge, the manager Angelina, was super helpful and got us a reservation. Apparently she knows the owner. Now that’s what I call customer service!
As far as our room, it’s amazing with picturesque views of the surrounding downtown. The room was very spacious with a bathroom any lady would adore. A lot of classical influence all around, reminiscing the 1920’s glamour when the hotel opened its doors.
Definitely a great place to spend a few days being pampered by the hotel staff.

I’m so incredibly happy to have stayed in this part of Dallas, even more happy to have stayed at The Stoneleigh. This place is classy with a new age feel. All the staff were very nice and helpful. Bar tenders were knowledgeable. I just got a king bed room and it was pretty big! I didn’t feel like I was in a box like most hotel stays. Love the outdoor patio and the new pool! Very happy with my experience. If you’re new to Dallas I recommend staying here in uptown and renting a car. So worth it! Only thing I wasn’t keen on was the dinner menu, just seemed a bit bland to me. But that’s just my opinion, looks like many people like the food. According to my bf the eclairs were delightful. This place is a tad pricey but you pay for what you get, right? And I’d pay again, this was a hip place but not too loud and I didn’t see one kid, which I was pretty happy about… Great place to relax!

Lovely hotel and friendly staff. I don’t like that it’s valet only parking but you can find street parking within a couple blocks if you are so inclined (like myself). I love the Ily coffee on the morning and the fact you can still collect Starwood group points. Very conveniently located to a cute neighborhood with restaurants.

This is a beautiful hotel. I love the stone lions out front. They have a great patio to lounge on and a gas fireplace for cooler evenings. The staff is very friendly and eager to help. The bar was out of a few things for the signature drink menu so the choices were a bit limited there, but the old fashioned’s we had were delicious. The property is well kept and the décor is very chic and modern while the outside looks historic. It’s a bit off the beaten path. It’s definitely a hotel with character.

The Stoneleigh does it’s weddings and events planning through their sales office which proved to be impossible to get in touch with. My fiancé and I were considering the hotel for our small (22 people) wedding in Dallas in late August.
We wanted to book a block of 10 rooms and a suite quickly. I called no less than 5 times leaving messages over a week and a half as they had availability for the dates I wanted on their website reservation system. We just wanted a block of rooms and a suite, that’s it. No calls back and the front desk wouldn’t give out any email addresses. The front desk also said the sales person was «out on her lunch break» 3 out of the 5 times I called in which was well past the lunch hour so who knows.
Rating the hotel 1 star due to awful customer service. If you’re swamped with work, at least give out email so you correspond more easily with your customers. You just lost what would have been easy business.
I recommend the Joule Hotel, quick and helpful service from the sales office who handles weddings as well. They were able to get a quote out to me in less than 24 hours which was perfect. Beautiful modern/​upscale hotel in a great location to the rest of Dallas for bars, restaurants, cultural sights, etc…

Such a beautiful hotel in Uptown Dallas! I have eaten in the restaurant and had drinks in the bar a few times, but this was my first time staying here. I was lucky enough to get upgraded to a beautiful suite with great views and the staff was super friendly. I don’t have the opportunity to stay in Uptown Dallas very often anymore, but would definitely stay here next time I have the chance.

I had my wedding block at the Stoneleigh and my beef is not with the hotel (because it is a beautiful hotel), but with the management, who made my whole experience regretful.
Before I had even sent out my invitations, we had almost $ 8k worth of rooms booked at their hotel. Yet, when I asked to take a couple of bridal portraits at their hotel, they refused stating that they don’t allow anyone to take portraits there. When I brought up my friend (a recent bride who had take photos there) and the numerous photographs I had seen on photographer’s blogs around Dallas, they agreed to it, but told me I couldn’t have a room to ready in (I was fine with that) and then every date that I ran past them, there was already a conference going on. I realized they were not going to work with me, so I just went to the Crescent, which was a great experience, by the way. If I had it to do over, I would have chosen the Crescent and the Warwick Melrose (see below) and stayed far away from the Stoneleigh.
Throughout the booking of rooms, I had numerous people calling me saying that the room block was closed or the only room available was $ 750 a night. I had to call numerous times to ask them to open up my block and honor the room rate in our contract.
In speaking with a bride who had her block there a year ago, she said I should negotiate the valet, because it’s $ 24 per night plus tax and she said that her guests only had to pay $ 12 per night. So when I brought that up to Lisa and Anthony, they lied to me, told me that they could not negotiate the valet because it was a completely separate company. When I brought up this bride and got my planner involved, they then agreed to $ 18 per night. And surprise, surprise, they didn’t honor the discount come the wedding. As far as I know, only those who disputed their bills afterwards were given the discount. They charged me without the discount and it took me numerous emails, phone calls to multiple different people and nearly FIVE WEEKS after the wedding to get refunded.
Finally, they were suppose to keep the room block open until one month before our wedding. Without even telling us, they closed it before the agreed upon date. And when asked why, they said that they already gave us enough rooms and that since the CMA’s were going to be in town that weekend, they needed to make sure rooms were available for people coming in town for that. Luckily, I was able to get a last minute block opened up at the Warwick Melrose — whose management was delightful to work with and more than accommodating.
Absolutely HORRIBLE experience. I could go on about other issues I had with them, but I think I’ve made my point.

Great area to stay. You can walk around with ease and the staff is friendly. The rooms are very spacious, but the noise in the halls seeps into the rooms. Very lovely décor, and I would stay here again. We did think it was a bit odd at how costly it was to have our vehicle parked over night… at the hotel we were staying at… noted.

After having horrible luck at hotels in Dallas, we found The Stoneleigh through Hotel Tonight. It came recommended from a friend who had spent his wedding night there.
The lobby was fun, chic, modern and fairly quiet, despite all of the people milling about.
The room was great, the bed was comfy, and the temperature was easy to change. Unfortunately they are currently undergoing renovations, and those start at 8 am. So you better be an early riser if you stay here!

This is by far my favorite hotel because of the interesting décor. I loved the atypical designs and artsy atmosphere.

Small property with great character. I really liked the décor and boutique feel of this hotel with a historic flare.
I was in a King room and it was plenty big enough. The free coffee everyday as the éclair upon arrival was a nice touch as well. They even supposedly usually have almond milk for your coffee (a rarity I have found), but the bartender was very apologetic when he discovered they were out that day.
LOCATION– I go to Dallas every month and love going out in the Uptown area, and this location is VERY good. We were able to walk to great happy hour spots and restaurants on McKinney and the surrounding area. Everything you need is within walking distance and easy access to the main freeways.
STAFF– I loved the bar staff and they were very helpful/​attentive. The valet and front desk employees were not very helpful when I was trying to figure out my parking situation, but I will just attribute that to it being late at night, absolutely freezing outside, and possibly trying to make the hotel more money by having me park with them.
BUSINESS CENTER– small but gets the job done and free printing is a plus
PARKING TIP! — parking is priced fairly high at $ 25 per night, but there is one stretch of street a block away that is free parking, just make sure the sign does not say «resident permit only». The stretch is on Bookhout, east of Randall, right in front of the Trianon by Windsor apartments.

Do I give this beautiful property 5 stars?
Great room. Love the bar area. And, bartender! Dave, I think.
Or, do I give it 1 star for really weird service? Call me crazy but I resent having to call and REQUEST a sheet in a LUXURY hotel because the «Le Meridian’s standard» is to use only a bottom sheet & a duvet. YUK! Do I believe the duvet is washed between customers? NO. Does it seem reasonable to have the Valet tell you to wait, at 11:30pm in 35 degree freezing rain, and he will take your luggage AFTER he parks the car in an adjacent parking lot. REALLY? We’ll drag the stuff in. We’re not too tired after flying in, renting a car, driving to a hotel…
Gotta go. Just had my sheet delivered so I can make my bed. J

Swanky old world charm with modern finishes. Lovely décor. Very comfortable rooms in a historical hotel. Not pretentious. I didn’t eat here, but the bar was quiet and comfortable.
Definitely give it a go.

I discovered Le Meridien this last week and have been pleasantly surprised. It is one of the first hotels built in Dallas and has great charm. The rooms are spacious and the food is excellent. There are several nice hotels in Dallas but at Le Meridien the service is superior to others. I also thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of the bar and many locals come hang out here. The bartender David is the best, definitely ask for him! I highly recommend staying here or if you live in Dallas stop by for a drink!

Booked this very chic, very pricey hotel & spa off hotwire. Saved $$$, otherwise we wouldn’t have stayed here for only one night because you really need more than a day to experience this place. I will say that the room seems smaller than the pics online.
There is valet parking only for $ 24 a night. When we checked in the desk clerk made a comment on the fact that we booked off of hotwire. After that her attitude was a bit off.
Our suite was comfortable but small. Like I said, be prepared for a bit of shock when staying in the room. But really, other than for sleeping and bathing, how big does the room need to be?
Also, we took an Über Black to our concert that we were here for… highly recommend it!
Anyway, stay here, dress the part and play along. It’s a really nice place but the service is spotty… it deserves 3.5 stars.