The Best Hotels Closest to Southern Methodist University in Dallas for 2026

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and covered seating areas.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with multiple entry points, string lights, and a brick facade.

A bar area with wooden shelves, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

1. Drey Hotel

2.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Megan

￥33,799

￥49,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A restaurant with round tables, purple cushioned booths, and a large tree in the center.

A well-lit living room with a round window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a well-lit bar counter, and hanging lamps.

A kitchen counter with a modern faucet, a cup with "DURO" text, a plate with food, and a vase with green plants.

2. Casa Duro

Lower Greenville, 2.6 km from Southern Methodist University

James

￥54,827

￥71,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A high-rise hotel with a prominent "DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON" sign, surrounded by a busy urban environment with visible traffic and parking areas.

A modern hotel room with a large round table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing in a room with large windows overlooking a cityscape.

A modern lobby with a central pathway, two side counters, and a circular light fixture above.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

2.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Felipe

￥15,829

￥18,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with various bottles.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.

4. Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

0.8 km from Southern Methodist University

Cali

￥20,095

￥24,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a vending machine.

A modern restaurant with a fireplace, seating areas, and a bar.

Two people seated at a bar with a drink in front of them.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

5. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

Park Cities, 2.4 km from Southern Methodist University

Gabriela

￥15,981

￥19,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spa entrance with a wooden slatted canopy, stone pathway, and a sign reading "THE SPA AT THE HIGHLAND".

A modern lobby with a blue patterned carpet, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the building's interior.

A spa with a brick facade, a pool, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a modern staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

6. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

1 km from Southern Methodist University

MARIA

￥23,225

￥27,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a large painting.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a large wall-mounted sign.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a coffee table, and hanging plants.

7. Graduate by Hilton Dallas

0.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Emily

￥29,712

￥31,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hallway with a grey and white patterned floor, a purple sofa with yellow cushions, and a modern reception desk with a lamp.

A modern office desk with a computer, two lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and a menu board.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown

2.7 km from Southern Methodist University

Alexander

￥11,962

￥14,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A rooftop pool area with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop terrace with a bar, seating area, and city views.

A modern bathroom with a large black bathtub, a window with a view of a cityscape, and a visible faucet.

A library with bookshelves, a spiral staircase, leather furniture, and a red armchair.

9. Hôtel Swexan

6.1 km from Southern Methodist University

Sarah

￥66,141

￥85,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A restaurant with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a visible menu board.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and tables.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

10. Mint House Dallas Downtown by Kasa

Main Street District, 7 km from Southern Methodist University

Roderick

￥16,672

￥19,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a visible restaurant in the background.

A serene pond with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by trees and shaded areas with umbrellas.

A spacious hotel lobby with a grand staircase, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.

11. Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

North Dallas, 8.2 km from Southern Methodist University

Bulat

￥21,347

￥28,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a pergola.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with white tablecloths and glassware.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

Uptown, 6 km from Southern Methodist University

Jennifer

￥89,684

￥113,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A grand entrance with an arched doorway, two ornate lanterns, and potted plants on either side.

A banquet hall with rows of chairs, a long table, and candles.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

A modern lounge area with a patterned carpet, leather sofas, clear chairs, and a central chandelier.

13. Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Uptown, 5.7 km from Southern Methodist University

Shane

￥47,103

￥61,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, and a large window with a city view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a large illuminated screen.

14. Hotel Crescent Court

Uptown, 5.8 km from Southern Methodist University

Keeshaun

￥61,040

￥84,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A grand lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with floral carpet, and a chandelier.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with curtains, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, black metal chairs, and tables. There are potted plants and a fire feature in the background.

A luxurious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large bookshelf.

15. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

4.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Lauren

￥89,386

￥124,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A formal dining room with long tables set for a meal, featuring tall vases of white flowers, candles, and gold accents.

A well-organized retail space with multiple shelves displaying various products, including skincare and beauty items.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass of red wine, a plate of cheese and crackers, and a vase with flowers.

16. Warwick Melrose Dallas

Oak Lawn, 4.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Teresa

￥22,682

￥30,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop lounge with a city skyline view, including modern high-rise buildings and a clear sky.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows offering city views, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

17. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

4.2 km from Southern Methodist University

Crystal

￥32,307

￥37,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and umbrellas.

A modern lounge area with a green sofa, round tables, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, wooden cabinets, and a white countertop.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a refrigerator with beverages, and a counter with various food items and a coffee machine.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Medical District Lovefield

Oak Lawn, 5.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Peter D

￥15,440

￥18,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other skyscrapers and a circular plaza with a red-lit structure.

A banquet hall with a long table set for a formal event, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lounge area with sofas and armchairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a large TV screen.

A modern outdoor seating area with white furniture, a wooden floor, and a large blue abstract mural on the wall.

19. HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection

Dallas Arts District, 6.1 km from Southern Methodist University

Desiree

￥37,501

￥43,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern building with a glass entrance and the name "THE PITTMAN" prominently displayed.

A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and hanging lights.

A modern building with a glass facade and a reflective pool in front.

20. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

Deep Ellum, 6.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Lisa

￥30,799

￥40,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Southern Methodist University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Drey Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 364 reviews	View
Casa Duro	9.4 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre	9.0 Wonderful 1,871 reviews	View
Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,835 reviews	View
HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park	8.4 Very Good 1,107 reviews	View

Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great simple place to stay with self covered parking"

Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean hotel!"

Warwick Melrose Dallas

10/10 Excellent

"Love the restaurant and Library bar! Very vibrant and food is excellent."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas North Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service"

Drey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The reason we booked the hotel was we were attending a concert at the beach club. The hotel exceeded the expectations. We are already planning out next Stay in May of 2027."

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay. So close to campus. The restaurant is really good and staff were super nice"

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, because it's right by public transportation and walkable to many areas as well. The restaurant did close the kitchen 20 min early, so be warned if you are arriving late (our flight had been delayed several hours). Other than this, it really was an excellent place to stay."

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities

10/10 Excellent

"No thanks. A great hotel indeed"

Casa Duro

8/10 Good

"Cute spot. Had a hard time getting checked in and we were only given 2 towels total for a two bed two bath apt for 3 nights so feels like this is best for 1 night or 2 night. Still would recommend for convenience etc!"

Other attractions near Southern Methodist University

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Put yourself in the shoes of President George W. Bush in a museum dedicated to the events and decisions made during his time in office.

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An art gallery with orange walls, wooden floors, and a chandelier.

Meadows Museum

9.4/10 (39 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Meadows Museum in Dallas. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Moody Coliseum

Catch an event at Moody Coliseum during your trip to Dallas. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Gerald J. Ford Stadium

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Catch an event at Gerald J. Ford Stadium during your trip to Dallas. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Mockingbird Station Shopping

During your visit to Dallas, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mockingbird Station Shopping. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The Highland Dallas

After visiting The Highland Dallas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dallas. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center

Catch an event at Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center during your trip to Dallas. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Angelika Film Center

You can enjoy a show at Angelika Film Center during your stay in Dallas. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Southern Methodist University?

Southern Methodist University is located in a vibrant area of Dallas known for its array of dining options and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 55 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Southern Methodist University?

Adjacent to Southern Methodist University, Graduate by Hilton Dallas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Southern Methodist University?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Southern Methodist University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Southern Methodist University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Southern Methodist University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Southern Methodist University?

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What can I see and do near Southern Methodist University?

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Old Deep Ellum Historic District, Dealey Plaza, and Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe. You can watch performances at Granada Theater, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and Majestic Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Southern Methodist University hotels

1. Drey Hotel

2. Casa Duro

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

4. Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

6. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Graduate by Hilton Dallas

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown

9. Hôtel Swexan

10. Mint House Dallas Downtown by Kasa

11. Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

13. Hotel ZaZa Dallas

14. Hotel Crescent Court

15. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

16. Warwick Melrose Dallas

17. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Medical District Lovefield

19. HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection

20. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

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Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Warwick Melrose Dallas

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas North Central

Drey Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities

Casa Duro

Other attractions near Southern Methodist University

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Meadows Museum

Moody Coliseum

Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Mockingbird Station Shopping

The Highland Dallas

Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center

Angelika Film Center

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