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 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.

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

1. Drey Hotel

2.6 km from Southern Methodist University

karla

₩267,317

₩398,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

2.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Lamarcus

₩161,343

₩189,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

3. Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

0.8 km from Southern Methodist University

Jenny

₩222,440

₩276,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

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

4. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

Park Cities, 2.4 km from Southern Methodist University

Charles

₩146,060

₩174,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

5. Graduate by Hilton Dallas

University Park, 0.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Lucia

₩284,589

₩301,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 stone Buddha statue in a garden setting with wooden benches and a stone wall.

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

Ana Gabriela

₩232,771

₩273,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown

2.7 km from Southern Methodist University

Zachary

₩92,758

₩108,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

8. Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

North Dallas, 8.2 km from Southern Methodist University

kyle

₩160,085

₩219,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

9. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

Uptown, 6 km from Southern Methodist University

Jennifer

₩802,660

₩1,010,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A restaurant with round tables, green booths, and hanging plants.

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.

10. Hôtel Swexan

6.1 km from Southern Methodist University

Ronald

₩643,200

₩820,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a black sofa, and a fireplace below.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and motivational posters on the wall.

11. Modern Oasis Near Deep Ellum

Old East Dallas, 4.7 km from Southern Methodist University

₩180,697

₩396,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city skyline, and a cactus plant.

12. Mint House Dallas Downtown by Kasa

Main Street District, 7 km from Southern Methodist University

Jeannette

₩162,628

₩187,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

13. Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Uptown, 5.7 km from Southern Methodist University

lisa

₩458,275

₩601,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

14. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

4.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Poria

₩1,325,115

₩1,719,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

15. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

4.2 km from Southern Methodist University

Mark

₩273,601

₩320,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with seating, a pool, and string lights.

A wedding ceremony setup with a bride in a white dress, clear chairs, and blue curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a bookshelf with decorative items and a window with curtains.

16. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

Deep Ellum, 6.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Gina

₩272,020

₩358,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

17. Hotel Crescent Court

Uptown, 5.8 km from Southern Methodist University

Keeshaun

₩512,630

₩630,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

18. Warwick Melrose Dallas

Oak Lawn, 4.6 km from Southern Methodist University

Lora

₩274,445

₩353,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a city view, a chandelier, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city skyline at night.

A modern outdoor area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a spa sign.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a massage chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

19. Omni Dallas Hotel

7.9 km from Southern Methodist University

Monte

₩326,594

₩388,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rooftop pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows offering a city view, a staircase, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a bar, and a city view.

20. JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel

Dallas Arts District, 6.5 km from Southern Methodist University

Jessica

₩448,398

₩584,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Southern Methodist University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drey Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 373 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre	9.0 Wonderful 1,999 reviews	View
Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,778 reviews	View
HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park	8.4 Very good 1,153 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Dallas	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Room was a good size and bed was very comfortable. Bathroom was clean and modern. Restaurant/bar was jumping on a Sunday night. Coffee machines on every floor is a nice touch."

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located and comfortable, family friendly."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas North Central

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here. It’s about 20 minutes either way. Pleasant atmosphere"

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, and the air conditioner worked very well. My only complaint is that the mini fridge again would not keep anything cold. Forget about putting beer or sodas or wine in there."

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 great live music 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 45 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 45 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.

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Our top choices for Southern Methodist University hotels

1. Drey Hotel

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre

3. Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

5. Graduate by Hilton Dallas

6. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown

8. Cooper Hotel Conference Center & Spa

9. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

10. Hôtel Swexan

11. Modern Oasis Near Deep Ellum

12. Mint House Dallas Downtown by Kasa

13. Hotel ZaZa Dallas

14. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

15. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

16. Kimpton Pittman Hotel – Downtown Dallas by IHG

17. Hotel Crescent Court

18. Warwick Melrose Dallas

19. Omni Dallas Hotel

20. JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel

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Top Southern Methodist University Hotel Reviews

The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas North Central

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

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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