Renaissance Dallas North Hotel
North Dallas lodging offering comfortable beds and large bathrooms, alongside reports of aging room conditions.
The verdict
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The Renaissance Dallas North Hotel provides comfortable mattresses with down pillows and large bathrooms equipped with lighted vanities and strong shower pressure. Elite status members also benefit from a separate breakfast area with an upgraded menu. However, multiple guests report that the hotel feels old and smelly, citing a strong need for updates along with malfunctioning elevators and failing air conditioning. 43110
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What travelers noticed
The catch
- Some visitors appreciate the location near regional business hubs, but other guests note the 15-mile drive into downtown Dallas can take over 40 minutes in traffic. 10
- While some guests describe clean and well-kept accommodations, others report the property is old, smelly, and plagued by elevator or air conditioning failures. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Guests prioritizing large bathrooms and strong shower pressure
- — Marriott status members using the separate breakfast area
- — Drivers looking for reasonable overnight self-parking rates
Skip it if
- — Sightseers wanting a quick trip into downtown Dallas
- — Light sleepers sensitive to highway noise from Route 75
- — Travelers bothered by dated interiors and maintenance issues
Seen on camera
18 moments · 2 videos · Renaissance Dallas North Hotel
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“and this what the room looks like pretty nice I think that this is actually a pretty nicely upgraded room it looks very…”
youtube.com3:14“and a safe a very tiny L safe that probably won't even fit a 13 or it'll just barely fit a 13-inch MacBook that's the ti…”
youtube.com3:57“you also get a nice chair and a nice desk to get some work done you know I'll probably be able to do some productive wor…”
youtube.com4:55“it is $15 overnight for the self- parking but honestly that's not a bad deal for this area I think at the Hilton actuall…”
youtube.com5:36“you also get some reading lights which these are actually nice I'm surprised more hotels aren't doing this because it se…”
youtube.com6:49“now one thing I've just noticed is that this bed is like in a wooden surround the mattress goes to there this is a great…”
youtube.com7:19“now this Pure Wellness pillow feels very nice it's all down it's not feather yeah that's all down but down pillows aren'…”
youtube.com8:04“coming in here we have the bathroom this what it looks like actually a very big bathroom”
youtube.com8:54“are Renaissance Avita products I think the skiron Dallas used to use these as as well which is interesting come on Sony…”
youtube.com9:23“two nice towels I do like the presentation of course we got those down there”
youtube.com9:42“oh the pressure is good though we can test the shower oh yeah the pressure is great I mean look at it yeah you'll be cle…”
youtube.com10:05“it's got plenty of outlets to do business”
youtube.com10:48“it's pretty good location although I do try to be loyal to Hilton for obvious reasons”
youtube.com10:50“Whether you're planning a quick weekend escape or an extended stay, this hotel guarantees a memorable experience, guests…”
youtube.com0:51“pulling back the bed here looks like we have a sheet right here then we have a bottom sheet very nice mattress actually…”
youtube.com8:12“At breakfast, start your day with a delicious meal.”
youtube.com1:08“The hotel's prime location puts you within easy reach of Dallas's thriving arts, entertainment, and business districts.”
youtube.com1:12“you also get a nice light Ed vanity of course keeping with that Renaissance theming being a little bit on the Bold side”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91Food
91- “Whether you're planning a quick weekend escape or an extended stay, this hotel guarantees a memorable experience, guests can also enjoy exceptional dining and entertainment options.” 10:51
- “Still, many guests enjoy their experiences here citing the spacious guest rooms - complete with pillow-top mattresses, coffee makers and plush robes - as the hotel's best feature (though the comfort food served at Dover's Grille receives high praise as well).” 10
Location
87Noise
88Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Room
90- “you also get a nice chair and a nice desk to get some work done you know I'll probably be able to do some productive work while out here” 34:55
Service
92- “you also get some reading lights which these are actually nice I'm surprised more hotels aren't doing this because it seems like this is actually a thing that you don't see as often as you think you would I mean I haven't seen that many hotels that have the surprisingly but it is nice to have it definitely adds some extra light” 36:49
- “are Renaissance Avita products I think the skiron Dallas used to use these as as well which is interesting come on Sony there we go they smell nice” 39:23
Bed & Sleep
90- “pulling back the bed here looks like we have a sheet right here then we have a bottom sheet very nice mattress actually then we have a top sheet right here Everything feels very clean very nice no complaints really” 38:12
- “now this Pure Wellness pillow feels very nice it's all down it's not feather yeah that's all down but down pillows aren't necessarily A Bad Thing” 38:04
Value
88- “and this what the room looks like pretty nice I think that this is actually a pretty nicely upgraded room it looks very luxurious definitely way fancier than the $150 that they charge but hey that's a good thing it means we're getting a good deal” 33:14
- “it is $15 overnight for the self- parking but honestly that's not a bad deal for this area I think at the Hilton actually was 16 or 17 so it's actually a bit cheaper here” 35:36
Where it is, how to reach it
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 88, across 134 hotels in the same bracket. In Dallas it sits level with the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 134 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.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
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 24 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “it's pretty good location although I do try to be loyal to Hilton for obvious reasons” On camera310:50
- “The hotel's prime location puts you within easy reach of Dallas's thriving arts, entertainment, and business districts.” On camera11:12
- “But recent guests do warn that the location makes sightseeing a bit of a hassle: This Marriott is about a 15-mile drive (which can take upwards of 40 minutes in traffic) northwest of Dallas' city center.” 10
- “you also get a nice chair and a nice desk to get some work done you know I'll probably be able to do some productive work while out here” On camera34:55
- “Whether you're planning a quick weekend escape or an extended stay, this hotel guarantees a memorable experience, guests can also enjoy exceptional dining and entertainment options.” On camera10:51
- “The one in Baton Rouge has in room coffee in certain rooms and not in certain ones. BUt they do have a nice breakfast area separate for status members.” 4
- “Still, many guests enjoy their experiences here citing the spacious guest rooms - complete with pillow-top mattresses, coffee makers and plush robes - as the hotel's best feature (though the comfort food served at Dover's Grille receives high praise as well).” 10
- “At breakfast, start your day with a delicious meal.” On camera11:08
- “BUt they do have a nice breakfast area separate for status members. Little better menu than the regular in the lobby breakfast.” 4
- “The one in Baton Rouge has in room coffee in certain rooms and not in certain ones.” 4
- “The Renaissance North Dallas is old, kind of smelly, and is badly in need of renovations and updates. On my last stay there, the AC went out and one of the elevators malfunctioned.” 4
- “you also get some reading lights which these are actually nice I'm surprised more hotels aren't doing this because it seems like this is actually a thing that you don't see as often as you think you would I mean I haven't seen that many hotels that have the surprisingly but it is nice to have it definitely adds some extra light” On camera36:49
- “The Renaissance North Dallas is old, kind of smelly, and is badly in need of renovations and updates.” 4
- “are Renaissance Avita products I think the skiron Dallas used to use these as as well which is interesting come on Sony there we go they smell nice” On camera39:23
- “two nice towels I do like the presentation of course we got those down there” On camera39:42
- “Guests also praised customer service, citing staff members' attention to detail as reasons for booking another stay.” 10
- “pulling back the bed here looks like we have a sheet right here then we have a bottom sheet very nice mattress actually then we have a top sheet right here Everything feels very clean very nice no complaints really” On camera38:12
- “now this Pure Wellness pillow feels very nice it's all down it's not feather yeah that's all down but down pillows aren't necessarily A Bad Thing” On camera38:04
- “now one thing I've just noticed is that this bed is like in a wooden surround the mattress goes to there this is a great place to break or not break but bruise your knee this is prime bruising right there perfect just what we need” On camera37:19
- “oh the pressure is good though we can test the shower oh yeah the pressure is great I mean look at it yeah you'll be clean and it's hot okay no problems there” On camera310:05
- “coming in here we have the bathroom this what it looks like actually a very big bathroom” On camera38:54
- “you also get a nice light Ed vanity of course keeping with that Renaissance theming being a little bit on the Bold side” On camera310:28
- “it is $15 overnight for the self- parking but honestly that's not a bad deal for this area I think at the Hilton actually was 16 or 17 so it's actually a bit cheaper here” On camera35:36
- “and this what the room looks like pretty nice I think that this is actually a pretty nicely upgraded room it looks very luxurious definitely way fancier than the $150 that they charge but hey that's a good thing it means we're getting a good deal” On camera33:14
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 55/100We read 10 sources for this property, and pulled 33 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-26.
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- 1Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel | Dallas (TX ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only3 quotes used
“Whether you're planning a quick weekend escape or an extended stay, this hotel guarantees a memorable experience, guests can also enjoy exceptional dining and entertainment options.”
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- 3Hotel Review - Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only19 quotes used
“it's pretty good location although I do try to be loyal to Hilton for obvious reasons”
Read originalyoutube.com - 4Renaissance question : r/marriottreddit.comForum threadDate not stated6 quotes used
“The Renaissance North Dallas is old, kind of smelly, and is badly in need of renovations and updates. On my last stay there, the AC went out and one of the elevators malfunctioned.”
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