Top Hotels in Dallas for Hosting Small Meetings and Executive Boards
When you need to host V-V-VIP guests, not just any hotel will do. You need a property that will impress your attendees as soon as they arrive and keep impressing them until the last person has left.
Somewhere that’s easy to get to yet discreet, with impeccable service, state-of-the-art AV capabilities, stunning ambiance, and high-end amenities. A space that will make your guests feel anything but ordinary.
If finding a venue to fit all of these criteria is on your agenda, then you’re in the right city! A handful of high-end hotels all over Dallas are ready to cater to your most discerning clientele. Keep reading for details on some of our favorite luxury properties for hosting your next small board meeting or intimate executive dinner.
Fearing's (at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas)
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is home to Fearing's, an exquisite restaurant that blends classic steakhouse with good old Texas charm. Named one of the 100 best hotel restaurants in the USA by OpenTable and Kayak, the restaurant is helmed by acclaimed Chef Dean Fearing and includes a private wine room for up to 12 guests. Planners can select from a menu of flavorful dishes like tortilla soup, barbecue-spiced beef filet, and chicken-fried Maine lobster, and guests can take the elevator home to a luxe hotel room or spacious suite.
2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 | (214) 922-4848 | fearingsrestaurant.com
HALL Arts Hotel
HALL Arts Hotel in the Arts District is more than just a chic place to stay and gather; it's a bona fide art gallery. A team of in-house curators hand-picks pieces made by creative talent from near and far, which are displayed in guestrooms, public spaces, and meeting rooms. While the hotel includes more than 11,000 square feet of event space, the 14-seat boardroom is perfect for hosting top-level executives. Not only does this inviting space look out onto the Texas Sculpture Walk, it is also equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology and adorned with art meant to inspire creativity and encourage connection.
1717 Leonard Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | (214) 953-1717 | hallartshotel.com
Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown
Hotel ZaZa Dallas in Uptown strikes a beautiful balance of Mediterranean cool and urban chic. This 169-room hotel includes several distinct spaces suitable for small, VIP groups. The Red Room boardroom features a dedicated private restroom and individual climate control. The Muse Room also has its own restroom and climate control, along with a balcony with views of the city. Downstairs on the first floor, Dragonfly restaurant offers two private spaces: an intimate wine room and the uniquely appointed Dragon's Den.
2332 Leonard Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | (214) 468-8399 | hotelzaza.com/dallas
Hôtel Swexan
Hôtel Swexan anchors the energetic, artistic Harwood District. The hotel's name comes from its roots in both Swedish and Texan sensibilities, an unexpected pairing that manifests as a seamless mix of European refinement and Texas spirit. The entire sixth floor of the hotel is dedicated to meetings and events, including a boardroom suited to the C-suite set.
2575 McKinnon Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | (469) 405-1911 | hotelswexan.com
The Crescent Club (at Hotel Crescent Court)
From the luxurious spa to the second-floor pool deck to Nobu restaurant, Hotel Crescent Court is equipped to accommodate top-level executives. The Uptown hotel houses 186 guestrooms and 40 suites, all decorated in a posh color palette of neutral tones punctuated by pops of rich gold. Adjacent to the hotel, the Crescent Club offers private dining access solely for club members and hotel guests. High in the sky on the 17th floor, this exclusive venue includes a common area with Dallas skyline views and a dozen rooms that seat as few as 6 for an intimate gathering.
400 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201 | (214) 871-3200 | crescentcourt.com
Monarch Restaurant (at the Thompson Hotel)
Situated atop the Thompson Hotel, Monarch Restaurant occupies the property's 48th and 49th floors, with sweeping views that will captivate your clientele. The modern Italian restaurant features a gorgeous wood-fired hearth and serves a menu of prime steaks, fresh seafood, and handmade pastas from two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant. For private dining, The Emerald Room wows VIPs with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the city on one side, windows to the main dining room on the other, and plush green velvet curtains that pull closed for extra privacy.
1401 Elm St, 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202 | (214) 945-2222 | monarchrestaurants.com
The Reserve (at The Highland Dallas)
Blending high-end luxury with mid-century modern approachability, The Highland Dallas is a 204-room escape near SMU and Mockingbird Station. This inviting property is home to The Reserve, a modern American grille led by Dallas chef Andrew Bell, serving rich, sophisticated dishes and an upscale bar menu to match. An intimate private dining room opens into a charming outdoor courtyard.
5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 | (214) 520-7969 | hilton.com
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
At Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, a Highland Park-adjacent Dallas estate dating back to the early 1900s, you'll see something to take your breath away everywhere you look, from the fountain-laden driveway to the conservatory-style rotunda to the stained glass windows and polished marble floors. The 142 rooms and suites feel more like high-end residences than hotel rooms, with details like shelves filled with books and French doors that open onto private patios. To host an A-list meeting of top decision-makers, planners can book the Burford Room, an intimate boardroom.
2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75219 | (214) 559-2100 | rosewoodhotels.com
