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

A church with a tall steeple and columns, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Southern Methodist University hotels

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and artwork on the wall.

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

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

￥33,139

￥49,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A cafe with a brick facade, a striped awning, and outdoor seating with chairs.

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

2. Casa Duro

Lower Greenville, 2.6 km from Southern Methodist University

kelly

￥55,472

￥72,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk. There is a large window with a city view.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

2.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Rocio

￥16,672

￥19,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

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

4. Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

0.8 km from Southern Methodist University

KERI

￥20,275

￥25,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

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

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

5. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

Park Cities, 2.4 km from Southern Methodist University

susan

￥16,169

￥19,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

6. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

1 km from Southern Methodist University

MARIA

￥24,811

￥29,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple plants and a large window providing natural light.

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Dallas

University Park, 0.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Lucia

￥31,329

￥33,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

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.

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown

2.7 km from Southern Methodist University

Alexander

￥10,806

￥12,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

9. Hôtel Swexan

6.1 km from Southern Methodist University

Sarah

￥69,517

￥89,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave and oven.

10. Mint House Dallas Downtown by Kasa

Main Street District, 7 km from Southern Methodist University

Roderick

￥15,409

￥17,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a counter with menu boards.

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

11. Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

North Dallas, 8.2 km from Southern Methodist University

asher

￥20,583

￥27,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating arrangements, and large windows.

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

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

Uptown, 6 km from Southern Methodist University

Jose

￥88,690

￥112,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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.

13. Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Uptown, 5.7 km from Southern Methodist University

lisa

￥38,513

￥51,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a curved grey sofa, a round armchair, and a coffee table. There are large columns, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of the city.

14. Hotel Crescent Court

Uptown, 5.8 km from Southern Methodist University

Keeshaun

￥73,589

￥92,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a central round table, and three large arched windows with a view of greenery.

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.

15. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

4.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Poria

￥99,221

￥136,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

A rooftop bar with wicker chairs and tables, city skyline view in the background.

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

16. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

4.2 km from Southern Methodist University

Tiffany

￥32,654

￥38,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A dining area with a round table set for six, surrounded by leather chairs, with a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

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

17. Warwick Melrose Dallas

Oak Lawn, 4.6 km from Southern Methodist University

adenrele

￥24,745

￥32,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A rooftop pool area with seating and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a coffee table, sofas, and a rug.

18. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

Deep Ellum, 6.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Lisa

￥28,976

￥38,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Medical District Lovefield

Oak Lawn, 5.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Peter D

￥15,622

￥18,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by vertical lights.

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

20. HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection

6.1 km from Southern Methodist University

Ryan

￥36,501

￥48,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Southern Methodist University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Drey Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 365 reviews	View
Casa Duro	9.4 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre	9.0 Wonderful 1,909 reviews	View
Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,818 reviews	View
HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park	8.4 Very Good 1,120 reviews	View

Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

Omni Dallas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great but the room service schedule was hard to sync with."

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

8/10 Good

"The staff was very friendly."

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities

10/10 Excellent

"clean room and plenty of bathroom amenities"

Warwick Melrose Dallas

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying at the Warwick"

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and loved the personal touches in the rooms!"

Casa Duro

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, awesome location. Very easy"

The Monticello Guest House - Charming M Streets - Dallas

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable. Slept great!"

Luxury 4BR Dallas Home / 5 Mins DT / Private Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Love everything about this stay, easily accessible to the city."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Southern Methodist University, head over to our customer service page.

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.

Find hotels near Southern Methodist University, Dallas from ￥12,676

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

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. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

17. Warwick Melrose Dallas

18. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Medical District Lovefield

20. HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Southern Methodist University

Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

Omni Dallas Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities

Warwick Melrose Dallas

Graduate by Hilton Dallas

Casa Duro

The Monticello Guest House - Charming M Streets - Dallas

Luxury 4BR Dallas Home / 5 Mins DT / Private Yard

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

Frequently asked questions