Address
302 South Houston St.
Dallas, TX 75202
United States 1-800-230-4134 Map
HOTEL LAWRENCE
Location. Located in central Dallas, Hotel Lawrence is a business friendly hotel steps from Old Red Courthouse, Dallas County Historical Plaza, and Dealey Plaza. Additional points of interest include Dallas Convention Center and Dallas City Hall.
Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 3 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast. Business services and concierge services are available. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Guestrooms. 118 air conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Lawrence feature CD players and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail. Televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include windows that open and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls.
May 20, 2013
Jocelyn S, Ellensburg | Trip type: Couples
The hotel looks fancy from the pictures....but it's not. I'm sure in its day, it was pretty cool. Now, it's just trying too hard. I paid $100 and didn't feel...
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The hotel looks fancy from the pictures....but it's not. I'm sure in its day, it was pretty cool. Now, it's just trying too hard. I paid $100 and didn't feel it was worth it. You pay for the location....which feels kind of ghetto but there's a park and Amtrak station nearby. The room was small, the furniture was pretty beat up. It's saving grace was the bathroom. While small, there was a neat mirror/storage fixture and the bathtub (though it was old) was pretty deep. There's no parking (you have to pay). The A/C worked, and it was neat being on the top floor. We stayed here after a concert....I would have much preferred staying somewhere a little more updated. The staff was nice though. « less
“They're trying, but not hard enough”
May 8, 2013
EllenRN, Durham, NC | Trip type: Couples
We stayed here about 3 weeks ago and I have held off writing a review until now because I wanted to let my thoughts percolate a bit.
We picked it...
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We stayed here about 3 weeks ago and I have held off writing a review until now because I wanted to let my thoughts percolate a bit.
We picked it because it was close to the train station/public transportation, close to the tourism association building, and was reasonably priced. My first reaction when we walked in the front door was, "I'm not staying here." The lobby is a mess. The attitude of the person at the desk was somewhere between insolent and ininterested. There was no help with the bags, nobody to even hold the door open for us, and one of the two elevators did not work. When we made the reservation (in January, for an April stay) we requested a room on an upper floor, away from the elevators & ice/vending. Room assignment? 201, directly across from the elevators & ice. After complaining we were offered a room on the 10th floor, which would have satisfied us except that's a smoking floor. The room naturally reeked, and by the end of our four days, so did our clothing. There was no certificate of inspection in or near the elevator--this may not be a requirement in Texas but I found it disconcerting.
It was an adequate size. Queen bed was fairly comfortable. No closet but a roomy armoire. The bathroom had been updated but the modern sink had no shelf and no place to store any personal items. The shower did not drain well. TV worked but the channel guide provided by the hotel did not match the channels on the TV. AC worked fine. No problems with internet. Free continental breakfast was surprisingly generous and varied; I especially liked the waffle iron in the shape of the state of Texas. There is a free shuttle which will take you anyplace in a 4 mile radius, but it is "first come, first served"--no reservations accepted. The "exercise room" consisted of two treadmills, a rack of towels, and nothing else.
I live in a very old house and I have no trouble embracing things that are not up-to-the-minute. However, a lot of what was wrong with the Hotel Lawrence smacks of inexcusable neglect. For instance, one of the hand rails in the elevator was loose. How much does it take to get someone with a screwdriver in there to fix it? There wasn't a wooden surface in our room that didn't have chips, peeling veneer, or ragged edges. A little furniture polish would at least cover up these imperfections so a visitor's eyes weren't assaulted. Yes, there are free milk & cookies in the lobby each night, but the yummy smell is not enough to distract from the stained carpet, the couches with the split cushions, and the panhandlers hanging around the door.
Walking in the neighborhood, or toward downtown, was easy and straightforward during the day. We chose to walk home from dinner one night and were approached for money 3-4 times on our six-block walk. After that we took a cab back to the hotel at night.
The fire alarm went off one morning around 8 AM. This is terrifying, especially when you know you're on the 10th floor. I raced downstairs in my PJs to find the desk clerk sullenly explaining that someone burned some toast in the breakfast room. No "I'm so sorry", no nothing.
In the "insult to injury" department, we were informed upon check in that there was a $25/day "deposit" that we would be charged despite the bill having been pre-paid. Why? Against any damage or charges we might incur. We were told we could eat at the restaurant and apply the $25 toward the bill. (There is a restaurant/bar attached to the hotel but it is extremely ordinary. No room service.) Talk about laughable--like anyone could possibly differentiate between the crappy condition of the room before or after our stay. I made sure we weren't charged for anything upon checkout.
Someone with some money and some imagination could make the Hotel Lawrence shine again. It's got good bones and a decent location. Even doing some immediate cosmetic fixes would help a lot. But until that happens, I can't recommend the hotel. They're trying, but not hard enough. « less
“Reasonably priced hotel in downtown Dallas”
Apr 28, 2013
ParisWanderlust, Paris | Trip type: Solo travel
If you are looking for a simple place to rest your head in downtown Dallas, this is it !
Located near train and bus stations, this hotel is very centrally...
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If you are looking for a simple place to rest your head in downtown Dallas, this is it ! Located near train and bus stations, this hotel is very centrally located. You can walk to many sights, and the tourist office is a couple of weeks. They offer free shuttle service within 3 mile area during the day to get around. A night, I would not recommend walking around area since sadly like a lot of US cities the downtown area is empty except for homeless. everyonedrives !! Nothing fancy, however, but clean. The lobby may put you off as it is a little run down but the rooms were nice and well maintained. And there is freebreakfast buffet included ! « less
“Vintage hotel”
Apr 6, 2013
Sandy B, Columbus, Ohio, United States | Trip type: Business
This is an older hotel with some history right down the street from Dealy Plaza. It has a noir feel, and I will admit to saying, "Redrum" every time we...
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This is an older hotel with some history right down the street from Dealy Plaza. It has a noir feel, and I will admit to saying, "Redrum" every time we walked down the hall.
Like a previous poster, we had trouble with both heat/AC and the sink and tub draining. The "artistic" bathroom didn't have a counter, so finding room for two women to get ready in the AM was a bit of a challenge. It was also a good thing that I brought my outlet strip because plugs were in short supply. The Internet worked well, even on an upper floor.
The continental breakfast in the "breakfast chamber" was better than the one served to conference goers at the Hyatt. We also were provided with coffee and 2 bottles of water each, daily, and they offer cookies and milk in the lobby in the evening. « less
“THE WORST HOTEL EVER!!!”
Apr 2, 2013
Tygie
The first room I stayed in the tub did not drain while I took a shower. Since the plumbing was not working right I was able to get another room....
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The first room I stayed in the tub did not drain while I took a shower. Since the plumbing was not working right I was able to get another room. The second room I had no working heat. The last room was okay. I talked to the front desk & the guy told me I could not get a discount or a free night. I talked to the manager & he said the same thing. I'm trying to get in touch with the corporate office to get this matter resolved. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to my worst enemy. « less
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Hotel Lawrence - Hotel Room Types
1 Queen Bed w/Cont. Breakfast
1 queen bed with 230-count linens. 210 square feet. Upholstered chair. Writing desk that doubles as a dining area. Two-line cordless phone. High-speed Internet access. Voicemail. CD player. Coffeemaker. Bath linens include oversized bath sheets. Ironing board. Hair dryer.
The Loft Room
1 king bed. Desk. Cable television service. Television. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Makeup/shaving mirror. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control.
Amenities / Additional Information - Hotel Lawrence
Voice Mail
Electronic Room Keys
Coffee or Tea Maker
Fitness Facility
In House Bar
TV In Room
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Air Conditioning
Clothing Iron
Wake Up Service
Room Service
Hair Dryer
Check In:
3 PM
Check Out:
Noon
Floors:
1
Rooms:
118
Area Attactions - Hotel Lawrence
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Old Red Courthouse 0.2 km / 0.1 mi John F. Kennedy Memorial 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Dallas County Historical Plaza 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Dealey Plaza 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Sixth Floor Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Dallas Holocaust Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Reunion Tower 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Bank of America Plaza 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Dallas Convention Center 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Renaissance Tower 0.6 km / 0.4 mi American Museum of the Miniature Arts 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Dallas World Aquarium 0.7 km / 0.4 mi I.M. Pei's Fountain Place 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Dallas City Hall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1 km / 0.6 mi
The nearest airports are: Dallas, TX (DAL Love Field) 8.4 km / 5.2 mi Dallas, TX (DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl.) 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Lawrence is Dallas, TX (DFW Dallas Fort Worth Intl.).
Notifications and Fees
total price displayed.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out.
Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
Refrigerator fee: USD 15.00 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Value
“They're trying, but not hard enough”
“Reasonably priced hotel in downtown Dallas”
“THE WORST HOTEL EVER!!!”
1 Queen Bed w/Cont. Breakfast