The Most Romantic Hotels in Dallas, Texas

This downtown hotel, topped with a neon-red Pegasus sign known as the Flying Red Horse, is a Dallas icon. Its history begins in 1922, when it served as the Magnolia Petroleum Company building, and many of the property’s vintage features remain today, including wooden staircases, stone columns and the famous signage. Suites boast towering ceilings and large bathtubs, with living areas and kitchens that are ideal for private stays. Weddings are often held in the chandeliered Pegasus room.

This contemporary hotel, in the heart of downtown, offers luxury suites decorated with Dallas art, complete with deep bathtubs and king-size beds. Savor a romantic meal at the Omni’s Uptown Terrace as the city lights reflect off the heated infinity pool and the firepits blaze. The hotel’s Mokara Spa also lends itself to romantic stays, with fireplace relaxation rooms and a range of indulgent massages.

The five-star Ritz-Carlton, on uptown’s prestigious McKinney Avenue, has a swanky ambience to match its location. Think afternoon tea in the lobby lounge, an outdoor pool and a spa with couples’ treatments. Try the eight-hand massage or the margarita salt glow – named after celebrity chef Dean Fearing’s signature drink, which is also served in the Rattlesnake Bar. You won’t want to miss a meal in his namesake restaurant either, as Fearing’s serves fine southwestern cuisine.

Famous guests such as Arthur Miller and Elizabeth Taylor have stayed at the Warwick Melrose, drawn by its old-world grandeur and fancy Uptown Oak Lawn neighborhood. The hotel has been a Dallas landmark for over a century and boasts intricate ceiling murals and columns, plus an award-winning piano jazz bar, the Library. Soak up the historic ambience in the impressive presidential suite, loved by honeymooners, with a crystal chandelier dining room and a garden tub.

This boutique hotel, named for its location in the posh Highland Park neighborhood, has everything you need for a romantic break. Picture one-bed suites with jet tubs, cabanas around the steaming infinity pool and a spa with relaxation lounges and rejuvenating treatments. Book a special meal at the James Beard-nominated Knife restaurant, where Dallas chef John Tesar serves up modern steakhouse dishes.

Check into ZaZa’s Erotica suite for the ultimate romantic getaway – it comes with an oversized whirlpool bath, a king bed and decadent velvet and silk furnishings. Try the Romance Ritual at the hotel spa for dual body scrubs and massages, then continue chilling at the rooftop pool, which has glittering skyline views. Evening turndown service, with retro candy and votive candles, sets an intimate mood.

The four luxurious Joule penthouses exude romance, with wet bars, rainfall showers and even a rooftop terrace in the fanciest. The hotel, set in a 1920s Neogothic building, has a striking rooftop pool, part of which hangs over Main Street, plus dramatic art-themed decor. Relax with your partner in the subterranean spa, which offers geothermal heat experiences and a full treatment menu.

Rosewood Mansion, a palatial estate set in Mediterranean-style pool gardens with magnolia trees, is a popular venue for wedding parties. The property was built in Italian renaissance style in the 1920s, and is best represented by its grand cantilevered staircase and European antiques. Rooms have period furnishings and intricate millwork, as well as soaking tubs. The very best option is the penthouse, which has its own rooftop terrace.

If it’s a resort experience you crave, the Four Seasons delivers. Set on 400 acres (162ha) of hills in Irving, 20 minutes from downtown, this complex comes with golf courses, two pools and a huge sports club. Stay in a private villa and enjoy a spa day with steamy saunas and bubbling whirlpools, or perhaps a dual massage in the couples’ suite. Gather around the stone firepits for evening drinks at the Agave Pool Bar.

Book the Extreme Wow suite at this zany hotel, which has floor-to-ceiling windows to show off its 15th-floor views of the Dallas cityscape. The suite is decked out with metallic furnishings and jewel accents, and it even comes with a foosball table and rainforest shower. When you’re not luxuriating in your suite, hit the infinity pool deck or Bliss Spa before heading to the cowboy-inspired living room for romantic meals.