One of the city's most romantic places, the Hotel Lawrence sits in the touristy West End district of nightclubs and more than 40 restaurants. The 10-story, extremely pet-friendly hotel puts guests just two blocks from the Sixth Floor JFK Museum in the former Texas School Book Depository, three blocks from the Convention Center and close to American Airlines Center, home to concerts and pro basketball and hockey. Guests are short walks or taxi rides from the Museum of Art, symphony center, theaters and kid-friendly attractions.
At the Lawrence, guests first notice the vibe: deep blues, leopard prints, dark mahogany walls-and the smell of chocolate chip cookies. They can get their morning juices flowing with complimentary buffet breakfasts that include hot waffles, and then get ready for bed that evening with milk and cookies, thus the aroma. The hotel's Founders Grill restaurant features eclectic American cuisine, such as poached wild striped bass, muscovy duck breast, honey-roasted Niman Ranch pork and goat cheese ravioli. The Lawrence also features meeting rooms, business center and fitness center.
The 118 earth-toned guestrooms feature 230-thread count bed linens, CD players and CDs, high-speed Internet access, and windows that open.
Upon check-in, pampered pooches and finicky felines receive treats, catnip, clean-up bags for calling cards-and personalized letters from the manager's dog and cat that highlight pet-friendly attractions. The Lawrence's staff can arrange walking services. What's more, turndown chocolates for masters also come with doggie bones and kitty treats.
Two- and four- legged guests are about 40 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and seven miles from Love Field northwest of downtown. The Hotel Lawrence's location close to the convention center, entertainment and commerce attracts vacationers and business travelers looking for modern amenities in a traditional setting.
