Hilton Anatole
A sprawling Market Center convention hotel featuring Dallas skyline views, Tower rooms, and varied on-site dining.
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Hilton Anatole is a sprawling convention hotel in Dallas featuring multiple restaurants, expansive event space, and skyline views from upper tower floors. Guests appreciate the friendly service across departments and solid dining options like SER Steak + Spirits and Media Grill & Bar. However, visitors frequently complain about high grab-and-go prices at Counter Offer along with extra charges for parking and Wi-Fi. 45917
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that higher floors in the Tower provide impressive panoramic views of downtown Dallas. 495
- Staff across housekeeping and maintenance receive steady praise for attentive and friendly service. 1182
- Bathrooms are well-stocked with towels, provide strong water pressure, and feature Crabtree and Evelyn soaps. 11
- Dining spots like SER Steak + Spirits and the breakfast buffet at Media Grill & Bar deliver enjoyable meals. 2911
The catch
- Reviewers disagree on the Market Center location, with some finding it convenient for downtown travel while others consider the surrounding area gritty. 11
- Opinions also vary on room condition, as guests in refreshed Tower rooms praise the updated decor while others note worn-out furniture and desks. 115
Who it's for
- — Convention attendees needing extensive on-site amenities
- — Guests seeking panoramic Dallas skyline views from high Tower floors
- — Travelers looking for varied on-site restaurant options
Seen on camera
24 moments · 2 videos · Hilton Anatole
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“here is perhaps the most important part of the room the window with the view well most important than that and we have a…”
youtube.com4:03“you have these nice lights which these are in better condition than the deluxe room I had a few years ago”
youtube.com7:01“I think it's definitely getting close to time for renovation but the front desk did say that they are working on it like…”
youtube.com17:44“looking up we have a very nice like I guess accent lighting up here it looks very modern and stylish I actually really l…”
youtube.com2:37“honestly this bed looks very clean this mattress feels extremely comfortable too I think this room has a newer mattress…”
youtube.com11:20“these she are spotless there is not a single flaw with them there is not even a Sharpie stain or anything and all this i…”
youtube.com11:28“I do like the fact we're doing an encasement here that is much better than just a mattress topper so bonus points for th…”
youtube.com12:09“the safe which unfortunately is dead but I'm sure called a maintenance would fix that problem”
youtube.com12:43“we have a safe tweaking test okay good the safe actually works in this room some of these rooms it doesn't yep safe work…”
youtube.com1:40“coffee maker Cuisinart coffee maker pretty standard it is clean”
youtube.com2:08“they do use this coffee though that I dislike very much for those who know me no I do not like this coffee but it is bet…”
youtube.com2:13“down here we have an Avanti fridge in this room but it is cold and it does work oh it's got a freezer compartment cool s…”
youtube.com2:32“turning off the television which is probably the biggest one I've seen in the hotel other than those silver rimmed LG's…”
youtube.com3:25“they are nice pillows not lumpy they're perfectly soft they feel like they're new no real hairs or anything that I can f…”
youtube.com5:57“I will say I do prefer these Linens over other hotels Linens I love Hilton bed linens so these are really nice there is…”
youtube.com6:11“Crabtree and Evelyn branded soap so I dropped it I really like this stuff glad to see we're using it still”
youtube.com7:06“sink with excellent pressure that was left closed for some reason”
youtube.com7:14“otherwise pretty basic bathroom for The Anatole anyways it's still pretty nice and yeah that was the bathroom in this ho…”
youtube.com9:11“overall I'm pretty satisfied with this room I got this place on a good deal so I'm happy”
youtube.com9:26“there's a Terrace where I had a delicious breakfast this morning and for hotel breakfast with Buffet pretty good”
youtube.com10:32“there is counter offer which is their Starbucks and it's also a bar well it's not really Starbucks it's more of a we pro…”
youtube.com12:14“the bed probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on in a hotel”
youtube.com22:46“another strong point the air conditioner despite it being cold outside for some reason the room gets abnormally warm so…”
youtube.com22:59“as well as that in terms of staff I think this hotel has made major improvements in the staff department everyone here h…”
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88- “and as well as that in the bathroom the water pressure is amazing no problems with the pressure” 1123:42
- “right here we do have the shower which does seem to work perfectly yeah no complaints you know usually these standing showers don't smell great this one smells very perfumey I like that they sprayed some Glade in the shower I think” 1615:06
Food
91- “My husband and I enjoy cocktails, shrimp, steak, and the most gorgeous cheesecake! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was the perfect date night restaurant.” 4
- “For kids it's nice getaway with greenery and huge garden Reply Share acaudill317 • 6mo ago It's one of the nicest hotels in Dallas. It's one of the nicest hotels in Dallas. Stayed there many times and enjoyed it every time. It has a bunch of great restaurants also.” 15
Location
84Noise
87- “ability to sound proofing here isn't the best it's certainly better than some of the other hotels I've stayed at in downtown like you can't really hear anything from the hallway but if someone's in the room next to you and they're incredibly loud you will hear it loud and clear” 11
Room
84- “these she are spotless there is not a single flaw with them there is not even a Sharpie stain or anything and all this it's just thread that's not even so yeah they have this has to be the cleanest bed I've ever seen” 1611:28
- “here is perhaps the most important part of the room the window with the view well most important than that and we have a downtown View today yes that is a beautiful view I will love it that's for sure” 114:03
Service
83- “The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas $$$ | United States, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave. Exceptional service in a perfect location.” 8
- “Checkout was a time-suck, partially on us. We enjoyed interacting most with Larry, our waiter at Media Grill and Bar for three of the four breakfasts. He also greeted us on the morning we weren't in his section. Overall, his level of service, timing, and attention was impeccable.” 5
Bed & Sleep
84Value
76- “The media bar has breakfast lunch and dinner, is really pretty good and is about your standard hotel restaurant prices” 19
- “That said, many of the prices are close to what Media charges, so many may be better off dining there. Our girls enjoyed looking around the cute, ridiculously-priced Something Sweet candy shop.” 5
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the mid-range median of 90, across 368 hotels in the same bracket. In Dallas it sits 7 points below the local median of 87.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 368 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 4 mentions
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- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 79 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “I think it's definitely getting close to time for renovation but the front desk did say that they are working on it like for real this time” On camera1117:44
- “here is perhaps the most important part of the room the window with the view well most important than that and we have a downtown View today yes that is a beautiful view I will love it that's for sure” On camera114:03
- “these she are spotless there is not a single flaw with them there is not even a Sharpie stain or anything and all this it's just thread that's not even so yeah they have this has to be the cleanest bed I've ever seen” On camera1611:28
- “you have these nice lights which these are in better condition than the deluxe room I had a few years ago” On camera117:01
- “We purposely booked a tower room, as unlike the Anatole's Atrium rooms, they were recently refreshed. We enjoyed the modern decor and furnishings, but the king bed was a bit firmer than we expected.” 5
- “overall I'm pretty satisfied with this room I got this place on a good deal so I'm happy” On camera119:26
- “The view is amazing and the window unlike another hotel known as the Sheraton Dallas is actually clean” On camera1123:23
- “Perhaps the only complaint I had about my room was its uneven temperature. The atrium always seemed stuffy, but full air conditioning wasn't feasible since it's a large area. However, my room would get icy cold, so I needed to turn off the A/C until it was too warm.” 12
- “we have a safe tweaking test okay good the safe actually works in this room some of these rooms it doesn't yep safe works perfectly no complaints there” On camera111:40
- “coffee maker Cuisinart coffee maker pretty standard it is clean” On camera112:08
- “If you stay at the Hilton Anatole, ask for room 1234. Not only is it easy to remember, but it is also one of the largest rooms I have ever stayed in.” 3
- “it would be nicer if I had a desk somewhere but I guess in this particular room type you don't get a desk” On camera1610:30
- “we do get another AC in here and this one actually is keeping the temperature so it'll be easy enough to sleep in this room” On camera1610:10
- “My room was spacious and comfortable, with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a combined tub and shower and a partial view of downtown Dallas.” 12
- “another strong point the air conditioner despite it being cold outside for some reason the room gets abnormally warm so the AC's done a really good job at keeping that unwanted heat out and unlike in some of the other rooms I've had here it does a pretty good job keeping up with the temperature” On camera1122:59
- “my first complaint some of this furniture does look a little bit worn out this desk is probably the worst thing in here because notice it's like all worn out it's it's seen its years of use and I think it's finally time that we change out the furniture” On camera1124:02
- “For a truly elevated experience, consider booking a newly renovated Tower room for modern comfort and spaciousness.” 2
- “down here we have an Avanti fridge in this room but it is cold and it does work oh it's got a freezer compartment cool somebody's doing freezers in them” On camera112:32
- “now this window is letting in a lot of sunlight it's definitely warm in here because of that the air conditioner there's only one of them in here it's doing its hardest it's putting out freezing air but unfortunately when you're in a room like this it's going to be a bit hard to air condition when the sun's like this” On camera164:58
- “this would be a great place to entertain on this massive Corner sofa all the while you stare at the TV you also get some nice chairs again all of it looks very comfortable very nice” On camera168:49
- “The tradeoff is that you cannot walk to much. The Design District has grown its restaurant and gallery scene, and the hotel is close to the Trinity Strand Trail, but this is not a walk-out-the-door urban location.” 9
- “The location is pretty okay if you have a car (parking can be steep, $25/day).” 19
- “The Hilton Anatole offers attractive rooms, a solid set of amenities and services, and an excellent location.” 5
- “The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas $$$ | United States, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave. Exceptional service in a perfect location.” 8
- “The Hilton Anatole is a prime location for events, conventions and meetings in the United States with over 600,000 square feet of event space.” 17
- “The Hilton Anatole offers attractive rooms, a solid set of amenities and services, and an excellent location. The hotel was fairly convenient to all of our destinations, within and beyond downtown.” 5
- “as of location we are in Market Center so not the best part of town per se” On camera1126:10
- “Its prime location in the heart of Dallas offers convenient access to downtown, the airport, and major attractions.” 2
- “The property is located within a quick drive of downtown Dallas, making it the perfect choice for business or leisure travel.” 3
- “The cost is location: downtown Hilton hotels put you closer to restaurants and the arts district on foot, while the Anatole asks you to drive.” 9
- “Best part of the Anatole is proximity to downtown and Klyde Warren Park, museums, aquarium, Reunion Tower, and other places they might enjoy.” 15
- “Across the street from SMU, the first Texas Graduate hotel gets an "A" for walkability, friendly service, and clever design.” 8
- “Checkout was a time-suck, partially on us.” 5
- “as well as that in terms of staff I think this hotel has made major improvements in the staff department everyone here has been friendly including security maintenance staff everyone's had a smile” On camera1126:35
- “The restaurants are pretty good, the staff is nice.” 19
- “looking up we have a very nice like I guess accent lighting up here it looks very modern and stylish I actually really like that” On camera162:37
- “Service was above-average for such a large property. This hotel churns through guests, and I was actually impressed at the level of attention we received during the stay.” 5
- “Check-in was fairly smooth and ended up with a solid upgrade and confirmed 2 pm late checkout.” 5
- “Request a JadeWaters-facing room: Pool-side rooms are quieter and have the better view. Ask at booking and again at check-in.” 9
- “they are nice pillows not lumpy they're perfectly soft they feel like they're new no real hairs or anything that I can find in the bed linens” On camera115:57
- “right here we come in with some artwork a nice table I will say it all looks very nice very modern looking” On camera161:53
- “The staff was so friendly and helpful.” 17
- “Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff and the diverse culinary offerings, with the breakfast buffet at Media Bar & Grill and the exceptional cuisine at SER Steak + Spirits being particular highlights.” 2
- “The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas $$$ | United States, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave. Exceptional service in a perfect location.” 8
- “Checkout was a time-suck, partially on us. We enjoyed interacting most with Larry, our waiter at Media Grill and Bar for three of the four breakfasts. He also greeted us on the morning we weren't in his section. Overall, his level of service, timing, and attention was impeccable.” 5
- “Hi Claudia- What a great review. I'm so glad that I got to experience it myself and the staff was fabulous.” 17
- “as well as that check-in went well” On camera1127:07
- “I will say I do prefer these Linens over other hotels Linens I love Hilton bed linens so these are really nice there is one hole right here which come on Hilton really but other than that the bed does pass” On camera116:11
- “the TV is nice it would be nice serve at Chromecast but you do have the option of using the HDMI inputs on this TV though” On camera1122:37
- “the service has been nice every single employee I've met you know maintenance housekeeping Etc they've all been very friendly” On camera1117:37
- “you do get this like overhead light it's definitely this one's failing I'm sure maintenance will tackle that after I check out” On camera1611:10
- “ability to sound proofing here isn't the best it's certainly better than some of the other hotels I've stayed at in downtown like you can't really hear anything from the hallway but if someone's in the room next to you and they're incredibly loud you will hear it loud and clear” 11
- “The breakfast place is decent standard full hotel breakfast buffet for about the cost you'd expect in a nicer hotel buffet” 19
- “there is counter offer which is their Starbucks and it's also a bar well it's not really Starbucks it's more of a we proudly serve type of deal but I will say the coffee there usually does taste pretty close to the real thing” On camera1112:14
- “For kids it's nice getaway with greenery and huge garden Reply Share acaudill317 • 6mo ago It's one of the nicest hotels in Dallas. It's one of the nicest hotels in Dallas. Stayed there many times and enjoyed it every time. It has a bunch of great restaurants also.” 15
- “they do use this coffee though that I dislike very much for those who know me no I do not like this coffee but it is better than the coffee at Hyatt I will give them that” On camera112:13
- “there's a Terrace where I had a delicious breakfast this morning and for hotel breakfast with Buffet pretty good” On camera1110:32
- “On the dining side, SER Steak and Spirits on the 27th floor is the standout for a skyline dinner, the Topgolf Swing Suite is a fun option for groups, and casual spots near the lobby and pool cover quick meals.” 9
- “My husband and I enjoy cocktails, shrimp, steak, and the most gorgeous cheesecake! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was the perfect date night restaurant.” 4
- “Like most convention hotels, the Anatole offers multiple restaurants throughout the property. We visited the poorly-named-but-still-solid Media Grill and Bar for breakfast each morning. Media offered both buffet and a la carte breakfast during our stay.” 5
- “SER Steak + Spirits sits on the 27th floor with skyline views and is the standout for a nicer dinner.” 9
- “As much as I didn't want to spend time here, there was nowhere else to go, and the coffee was much better here than at the conference.” 12
- “there is the media Bar and Grill Restaurant which I must say for Hotel dining was pretty good it's certainly not the best meal you're ever gonna have and it's certainly not the cheapest either but if you just need a meal and something that's going to be good enough to eat pretty good place I recommend” 11
- “On our opening night, we got to experience a Jubilee where "Texas fair food" was served. Most of this was surprisingly good, with my favorite item being a sloppy pollo Sammy, a biscuit topped with chicken tinga, queso, ancho guajillo salsa, pico de gallo and lime crema.” 12
- “right here we do have the shower which does seem to work perfectly yeah no complaints you know usually these standing showers don't smell great this one smells very perfumey I like that they sprayed some Glade in the shower I think” On camera1615:06
- “sink with excellent pressure that was left closed for some reason” On camera117:14
- “otherwise pretty basic bathroom for The Anatole anyways it's still pretty nice and yeah that was the bathroom in this hotel anyways” On camera119:11
- “and as well as that in the bathroom the water pressure is amazing no problems with the pressure” On camera1123:42
- “I will say I would have preferred a bathtub myself but at least the shower head is nice and high like at the higher Regency which as someone who is six foot five myself I greatly appreciate when they do that so I don't have to bend down I wash my hair which is very long if you're wondering” On camera117:55
- “you do have some toilet paper and towels as well as a ton of towels up here there are no shortages of towels in this room” On camera1614:31
- “The bathroom was utilitarian, with all the necessary touches but nothing I'd call luxurious.” 5
- “this is the bathroom they did mop the floor which is good that's for me” On camera1614:00
- “I do like the fact we're doing an encasement here that is much better than just a mattress topper so bonus points for that” On camera1612:09
- “the bed probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on in a hotel” On camera1122:46
- “honestly this bed looks very clean this mattress feels extremely comfortable too I think this room has a newer mattress than some of the other ones do” On camera1611:20
- “The media bar has breakfast lunch and dinner, is really pretty good and is about your standard hotel restaurant prices” 19
- “That said, many of the prices are close to what Media charges, so many may be better off dining there. Our girls enjoyed looking around the cute, ridiculously-priced Something Sweet candy shop.” 5
- “Watch out for extra charges for everything from parking to Wi-Fi to use of the fitness center.” 18
- “Higher floors in the Tower give you the best skyline views.” 9
What we still don't know
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 19 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 55/100We read 19 sources for this property, and pulled 116 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-24.
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- 1Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas - Dallas Reviews & Best Price 2026dallashotels.orgReview siteDate not statedRead originaldallashotels.org
- 2Resort Hilton Anatole, Dallas, USAtrivago.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“Its prime location in the heart of Dallas offers convenient access to downtown, the airport, and major attractions.”
Read originaltrivago.com - 3Property Review: Hilton Anatolepridejourneys.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“If you stay at the Hilton Anatole, ask for room 1234. Not only is it easy to remember, but it is also one of the largest rooms I have ever stayed in.”
Read originalpridejourneys.com - 4Hilton Anatole Dallas Review: Luxury, Dining, and Top ...cowboyslifeblog.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“My husband and I stayed in a Tower King Signature Junior Suite that featured a comfortable king bed with luxury linens, sitting area, large bathroom with a rainfall shower head and massive windows overlooking downtown.”
Read originalcowboyslifeblog.com - 5Hidden in Plain Sight - Hilton Anatole Highlightsmilestomemories.comReview siteDate not stated13 quotes used
“Our 20th-floor suite offered beautiful views of downtown Dallas in one direction, and the JadeWaters pool complex and courtyard in the other.”
Read originalmilestomemories.com - 6Hilton Anatole Dallas Hotel : Rates, photos, and reviewsauthentikusa.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalauthentikusa.com
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