2 Best Hotels in Greater DFW Metroplex, Dallas and Fort Worth

Even inside this massive hotel you feel like you're outside (minus the Texas weather). Glass rooftops allow natural light to fill the climate-controlled space, filled with indoor gardens (4.5 acres worth), bodies of water, and region-specific architecture. The atmosphere is festive, especially on weekends, when guests and gawkers stroll through the common areas, shop, dine, and enjoy various live entertainment options. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 5 mi south of the complex.

Once you check in, you may have trouble convincing anyone to leave before check-out. The resort-style hotel caters to families with a giant indoor and outdoor water park that is available only to hotel guests. The grounds also include game rooms, a full-service spa for adults, and an ice-cream themed spa for children. The rooms are decorated like an old-fashioned lodge; more expensive rooms have more features for children, including bunk beds and flat-screen TVs in separate sleeping areas.