The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton  

Tucked in Dallas’ Park Cities and sitting across from Southern Methodist University, this boutique hotel puts you steps from Mockingbird Station and a quick drive to NorthPark Center. Major draws nearby include Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the George W. Bush Presidential Library, Granada Theater, Meadows Museum, Pocket Sandwich Theater and the Angelika Film Center. Love Field Airport is about 4.9 miles away.

Artful, modern and boutique — the hotel wraps roughly 200 guestrooms and suites in stylish comfort. Rooms feature Frette Italian linens, pillowtop mattresses, minibars, iPod docking/LCD TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Bathrooms offer designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations. The vibe is upscale but approachable, with local artwork and clean, contemporary lines. The property is both family-friendly and pet-friendly.

Soak in an onsite heated outdoor infinity pool, unwind in the hot tub and sauna, or book treatments at Exhale Spa which also runs yoga and Core Fusion classes. There’s a full fitness center, a hair salon, concierge services and a poolside bar. Expect leafy Park Cities mornings and easy access to nearby shopping and nightlife.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and a 24-hour business center keep work moving. The hotel offers dry cleaning/laundry, express check-out, limo/town car or shuttle options and flexible conference and meeting rooms with thousands of square feet for events.

Knife, a modern steakhouse from two-time James Beard Best Southwest Chef John Tesar, anchors the dining scene. There’s an adjacent Knife bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge for cocktails. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee, to-go breakfast items are offered on weekdays, and 24-hour room service rounds out late-night cravings.