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The Westin Dallas Park Central
12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX, 75251
Last updated: September 20, 2026 (editorial facts)
Indexed: 1,533 verified reviews · 74 amenities · 21 room types · 536 guest rooms and suites
8.6/10 Excellent (1,533 reviews). The Westin Dallas Park Central is a strong match for North Dallas business stays that want a heated rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness studio, and on-site event space. The Texas Instruments South Campus is 1.27 miles away, and Benihana is a 2-minute walk.
Neighborhood: North Dallas, Park Central
Show on map12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX, 75251
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The Westin Dallas Park Central is a four-star, full-service hotel at 12720 Merit Drive in the Park Central district of North Dallas, Texas, at coordinates 32.922333, -96.771454. It is a Westin in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. The property has 536 guest rooms and suites in a 20-story granite tower with a three-story atrium lobby.
Signature facilities are a heated rooftop pool, the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, Urban South Dine, Bar 1856, and more than 43,000 square feet of event space across 30 rooms. The Grand Ballroom holds up to 2,000 guests. Elevate, the rooftop venue on the 20th floor, holds up to 250. Every room has the Westin Heavenly Bed. WestinWORKOUT Rooms add an in-room treadmill or spin bike.
The hotel sits along Interstate 635 in an urban centre of 2,143.6 people per square kilometre. Benihana is 0.10 miles away. The Texas Instruments South Campus is 1.27 miles away. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 6.95 miles away, with an observed drive of 25 minutes. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle. Downtown Dallas is about 15 miles by road.
For a longer editorial write-up, see the Westin Dallas Park Central amenities, proximity, and rates guide.
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The hotel publishes 536 guest rooms and suites in a 20-story tower. Every room has the Westin Heavenly Bed. Live rates and cancellation terms are in the room cards above.
Air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen HDTV, private bathroom, in-room coffeemaker, and the Westin Heavenly Bed. The hotel guide describes in-room Wi-Fi as complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct.
Select rooms include access to the Westin Club Lounge for a more private service setup than a standard room.
Specialty rooms with a private in-room treadmill or spin bike for guests who want to train without going to the fitness studio.
The 536-room inventory includes suites. Guests who want a higher floor, a city view, or a room facing the fountain can request that at booking. Live rates are in the room cards above.
On-site dining is Urban South Dine and Bar 1856, plus room service. Breakfast is not described as included in the room rate.
The rooftop pool is heated, with lounge seating and skyline views. The property lists pool access as included. The WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio is open 24 hours, with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, stair steppers, and weights. Supplier data marks the fitness center as a surcharge; the property lists studio access as included. New Balance loaner gear is a small rental fee. RunWESTIN offers guided runs. WestinWORKOUT Rooms add an in-room treadmill or spin bike.
The hotel has more than 43,000 square feet of event space across 30 rooms, a 24-hour business center, and on-site audiovisual staff. The Grand Ballroom holds up to 2,000 guests. Elevate, on the 20th floor, holds up to 250 with downtown views. Wedding planning is available through Marriott Certified Wedding Planners.
Heavenly Cribs, high chairs, and a children's menu are available on request, and children may use the rooftop pool. Dogs up to 40 pounds are welcome for a non-refundable nightly fee collected at check-in. Covered self-parking is $25 per night and valet is $38, both with in-and-out privileges. A damage deposit is collected at check-in and refunded after inspection. In-room Wi-Fi is described as complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. There is no airport shuttle. Public EV chargers start 0.29 miles away; confirm on-site charging before relying on the garage.
The Westin Dallas Park Central is on Merit Drive in North Dallas, along Interstate 635. Distances below are straight-line unless noted; walking times assume a typical 5 km/h pace. Treat anything beyond about 15 minutes as a drive or rideshare. Pavement routes around the highway run longer than the straight line.
12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX, 75251
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The address is an urban centre of 2,143.6 people per square kilometre, about half the density of the Commerce Street hotels downtown. The locality scores high for walkability, dining, and business, and Moderate for transit. The lively noise tag here reflects Interstate 635, not a nightlife district. Guests who want less highway noise should request a higher floor facing away from the corridor. Medical City Hospital, Galleria Dallas, and NorthPark Center are named in the hotel guide but sit outside the capped measured table below. Downtown Dallas is about 15 miles by road.
| Category | Location | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Anderson Bonner Park | 0.39 mi (633 m) | 8 min |
| Attraction | Pisa | 0.46 mi (733 m) | 9 min |
| Park | Valley View Park | 0.76 mi (1,218 m) | 15 min |
| Park | Churchill Park | 0.84 mi (1,350 m) | 16 min walk estimate |
| Office | DMOS6 | 1.23 mi (1,975 m) | Drive |
| Office | TI West Lobby | 1.26 mi (2,022 m) | Drive |
| Office | Texas Instruments South Campus | 1.27 mi (2,043 m) | Drive |
| Attraction | Slick City Action Park | 1.51 mi (2,425 m) | Drive |
| Venue | Dallas JCC | 1.54 mi (2,473 m) | Drive |
| Theater | Studio Movie Grill | 1.56 mi (2,503 m) | Drive |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Distance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benihana - Dallas · 4.3/5 (5,978 reviews) | Japanese | 0.10 mi · 2 min | Not published |
| Taco Casa · 4.1/5 (619 reviews) | Mexican | 0.18 mi · 4 min | Budget |
| In-N-Out Burger · 4.5/5 (6,205 reviews) | American | 0.21 mi · 4 min | Not published |
| Starbucks · 4.2/5 (1,112 reviews) | Cafe | 0.21 mi · 4 min | Moderate |
| Dallul East African Cuisine · 4.5/5 (323 reviews) | East African | 0.27 mi · 5 min | Moderate |
| Category | Location | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) | 6.95 miles | 25 min observed drive |
| Airport | Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) | 15.56 miles straight-line | Drive time not published |
A 20-minute Love Field figure in the hotel guide is a light-traffic estimate. The property describes DFW as about 20 minutes by car; that drive time was not measured. There is no airport shuttle.
The nearest transit stop is 115 meters from the hotel. Within 1,600 meters there are 55 stops on 3 active DART routes. Forest Lane Station is walkable and connects to DFW Airport by rail. The transit sample was complete rather than capped, and it is valid to 14 December 2026. With only three routes, check the timetable before skipping a car. Self-parking is $25 per night.
| Dimension | Rating | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Walkability | High | 16 qualifying places within the walking radius. |
| Dining | High | 5 qualifying restaurants within the walking radius. |
| Business | High | 10 qualifying business places. |
| Transit | Moderate | 55 stops and 3 active routes within 1,600 m. Nearest stop is 115 m. The sample was complete, not capped. |
| Tranquility | Low | Urban centre beside Interstate 635, with 5 activity venues and 5 restaurants within 1,600 m. |
| Entertainment, nature, and family | Not scored | Those result sets reached their caps, so no band was assigned. |
Voyza does not assign a safety band for The Westin Dallas Park Central. Citywide Dallas Police Department dashboards report 2025 and early-2026 counts and year-over-year changes, but no comparable per-100,000 rates for Dallas and Dallas County covering the same completed year were located. The hotel coordinates were used only to identify Dallas jurisdiction. Nothing here describes the Park Central district specifically. Missing evidence is not treated as evidence of lower concern. Assessment valid to 22 September 2026.
8.6/10 Excellent (1,533 verified reviews). Review scores on this page are summarized from confirmed-stay partner data on Voyza.
Staff members are thieves. The hotel is filthy.
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional; very welcoming and friendly.
Good location with easy access.
Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Nice gym and small pool area.
Breakfast was considered expensive.
Room service was expensive.
Most stays were positive with a few drawbacks.
Pet fee is 50 USD per room, per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Dogs up to 40 pounds are welcome. A non-refundable pet fee is charged per night at check-in. Dogs may be left in the room when the front desk is notified. A grassy pet relief area is on the property.
Covered self-parking is $25 per night and valet is $38 per night, both with in-and-out privileges. A damage deposit is collected at check-in and refunded after inspection. There is no airport shuttle.
The hotel has more than 43,000 square feet of event space across 30 rooms. The Grand Ballroom holds up to 2,000 guests, and Elevate on the 20th floor holds up to 250. Contact the hotel for a group or wedding contract.
Heavenly Cribs, high chairs, and a children's menu are available on request. Children may use the rooftop pool. The hotel guide publishes check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM; the times above are the live booking feed when it is present.
The Westin Dallas Park Central hotel guide does not publish a green-building certification. The wellness facilities below are guest amenities, not a published sustainability rating.
Cite-ready summary for The Westin Dallas Park Central. Live prices stay in the booking widget. The observed rate is from the hotel guide, not a current quote.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hotel name | The Westin Dallas Park Central |
| Property type | Four-star full-service hotel |
| Star rating | 4 stars |
| Brand | Westin, Marriott Bonvoy |
| Guest rating | 8.6/10 (1,533 reviews) |
| Address | 12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX, 75251 |
| Neighborhood | North Dallas, Park Central |
| City | Dallas, TX |
| Total rooms | 536 rooms and suites |
| Total floors | 20 |
| On-site restaurants | Urban South Dine and Bar 1856 |
| Pools | 1 heated rooftop pool |
| Fitness center | Yes — WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, 24 hours |
| Event space | More than 43,000 sq ft across 30 rooms |
| Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) — 6.95 miles, 25-minute observed drive |
| Airport shuttle | No |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM (hotel guide) |
| Check-out | 12:00 PM (hotel guide) |
| Pets allowed | Dogs up to 40 lb |
| Self-parking | $25 per night |
| Valet parking | $38 per night |
| Observed nightly rate | Low $100s off-peak; about $127 in August and $153 in October (September 2026 guide; not a live quote) |
| Cancellation | Flexible and non-refundable rates appear in Rooms & rates |
Want more context before you book? Read the full Westin Dallas Park Central hotel guide.
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