Graduate by Hilton Dallas, DallasGraduate by Hilton Dallas in Dallas, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 105 of 289 hotels we score in Dallas. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $294 a night (cached, not a live quote).Graduate by Hilton Dallas is a boutique hotel at 6101 Hillcrest Avenue, directly across from Southern Methodist University and about five miles from Dallas Love Field Airport. It has 93 rooms over four floors, decorated in a modern grayscale style with Texas-themed touches and Frette pillow-top bedding. Amenities include a gym, swimming pool, spa, meeting rooms, valet and secure parking, and free Wi-Fi, and pets and children are welcome. Rates start around $294 per night, and the hotel operates 24 hours a day. It suits university visitors and travellers who want a characterful stay near the SMU campus. Be aware the property has been affected by ongoing construction, so the on-site restaurant and bar are not yet open, and some bathrooms lack towel racks.What stands out

Clean, well-designed themed rooms

Friendly, attentive staff

Great location opposite SMU

Pool, gym and spa on site

Watch out for

Construction ongoing, restaurant not yet open

Some bathrooms lack towel racks

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