TX Dallas Sheraton Arlington Grand Prarie

[SinatraFan]

I won this 10 days before the weekend of the NFL conference championship games. The Cowboys were strongly favored to be playing for the NFC championship in that game at home. This set off a warning bell - $50 for a 3 star on a championship game weekend in football-crazy Dallas? I checked the reviews on TripAdvisor and they were very mixed so I was a little worried.

As I have found often with Sheraton, my Priceline room was by the elevators. You can hear them starting up and moving - that doesn't bother me, but your mileage may vary. Everything else was excellent. This hotel used to be a Wyndham and is still undergoing serious renovation, but my room - and the whole floor - was finished and in great shape. Herman Miller office chair, cordless telephone, all kinds of internet access, Starbucks coffee in the room, plentiful soft towels and a very comfortable bed. The staff at the front desk were pleasant and helpful, and there is a free shuttle to the airport. The soda machine was $1.00 for a 20 oz. coke - cheaper than 7-11, and $1.50 less than the (take-out only) Pizza Hut in the lobby. There is a restaurant in the lobby and a breakfast room (breakfast not included so I can't comment on it). If you're attending a Rangers game, the stadium is close enough to spit on. And the new Cowboys stadium is being built right next to it. And Six Flags and a water park are within walking distance, and the Convention Center is right next door, and several restaurants are in the area. Parking is free. So I really can only complain about one thing: the Cowboys blew it the previous week so there was no game in Dallas that weekend.

[Russell05]

Our stay here was very pleasant. We got the room for $45 through priceline. To start with the staff was very pleasant and helpful, check in was smooth. Our stay was on the 9th floor and down toward the end of the hall. The hall area was warm, but who stays in the hall!! Our room was great! Very large room looking out toward Six Flags and Ranger Ballpark. Bathroom was small, but it is for that and not for sleeping or relaxing. We did take in a Ranger game, which is within walking distance, and there is also a free trolley that comes by and will take you if you don't want to walk.

Our hotel stay was great and we got a great rate. Thanks Betterbidding and Priceline.