Hotel/Travel
For our friends and family who don’t live in Dallas (or for Dallas/Ft Worth friends who want to have an overnight away from the kids), here’s the scoop on pertinent travel details, including the special hotel room rates we’ve negotiated at both the Hotel Palomar and Aloft Dallas Downtown.
Since there is a large conference in Dallas on the same weekend as our wedding, we encourage you to book your travel and hotel sooner rather than later to insure that you receive the discounted room rates and the best airfare possible!
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Here’s a quick overview of the two hotels we selected as options for your stay in Dallas! Although both hotels are great, I’ve included some details for each so that you can get a feel for which option suits you!
NOTE: When booking rooms at either hotel, please ask for the “Marshall/Thomas” Wedding discount rate.
HOTEL PALOMAR
5300 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75206
ph: 214.520.7969
Located in the heart of Dallas, this hotel is situated at the corner of Mockingbird Avenue and Highway 75, right across from Mockingbird Station and a number of shops, restaurants, bars and, of course, Starbucks! It’s located about 2 miles from the church and about 10 minutes away from the reception 
site.
Also, this hotel is a short car ride (5 minutes) away from North Park Mall, which is home to Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and many other great shops.
As a guest of this hotel, you have access to their bar, restaurant, spa and exercise club. This is a great venue in a great part of Dallas!
Hotel Website – http://www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com/
Discount Rate: $119 per night (plus tax)
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ALOFT DALLAS DOWNTOWN
1033 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
ph: 214.761.0000
This is a fresh, modern new hotel right in Downtown Dallas. Owned by the “W” Hotels, the Aloft is hip, contemporary venue for a very affordable price! Elizabeth recently hosted a business workshop here and really enjoyed hosting an event in this space. The staff is great and the venue is fun.
This hotel is about 10-15 minutes from the ceremony location and less than 5 minutes from the reception site. In addition, there are restaurants and bars within walking distance or a short cab ride from the hotel.
Hotel Website – http://www.aloftdallasdowntown.com/
Discount Rate: $99 per night (plus tax)
AIRPORT INFORMATION
There are two major airports in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area:
D/FW International Airport - this is the hub for American Airlines and the airport that services all the major carriers, such as Delta, Continental and US Airways. D/FW is approximately 25-30 minutes from the wedding ceremony, reception and the hotel options we’ve chosen. Although there are many options in terms of cabs and car services, you may prefer to rent a car from the airport, since Dallas is not the best city when it comes to public transportation!
Love Field – this is the home of Southwest Airlines and the airport that services all Southwest flights, along with a few others from select carriers. This airport is approximately 15-20 minutes from the church, reception and the hotel options listed on this page. Although it’s closer, renting a car will provide the most flexibility and ease of travel.