The Drey, DallasThe Drey in Dallas, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 71 of 289 hotels we score in Dallas. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $302 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Drey is a boutique hotel in The Village area of Dallas, at 5630 Village Glen Dr, with around 38 to 50 rooms including private lofts. Rooms come with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and work desks, and the hotel operates around the clock. Facilities include a swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, hot tub, terrace, bar, meeting rooms and a banquet hall, plus on-site dining at Anise and Kyo's Omakase. It is pet-friendly and sits near parks and SMU, suiting business travellers, families and weekend visitors alike. Rates start at about $302 per night, which may stretch budgets looking for a cheaper stay.What stands out

Friendly, attentive staff

Spacious, clean rooms

Good pool for families

Pet-friendly with on-site dining

Watch out for

Rates start around $302 a night

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