$199 for a One-Night Stay at Gaylord Texan Resort in Texas (Up to $404 Value)
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Striking glass atriums crown indoor gardens, waterways & southwestern-themed restaurants at lakefront resort with 25,000 sq. ft. spa
What You Get
- $199 for a one-night stay in an executive suite, with resort fee included
Lakefront Resort with Extensive Dining and Spa Options
To the north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, Grapevine Lake shimmers between three marinas, forming an 8,000-acre playground for sailboats and speedboats alike. Sited along the shoreline, the Gaylord Texan Resort cuts an imposing figure with its vast complex of glass atriums. Between the extensive spa, dining, and entertainment offerings within, the lakefront resort forms a self-contained vacation destination.
In the multistory Lone Star Atrium, palms ring a plaza designed to look like the ruins of an ancient mission, complete with ornate bell tower. Southwestern touches appear throughout the hotel, especially at the Riverwalk Cantina, which serves authentic Tex-Mex and pays homage to the San Antonio riverfront with a koi-filled creek. The more formal Old Hickory Steakhouse offers an alternative take on Texan cuisine with Harris Ranch choice beef, regional wines, and slow-smoked 10-gallon hats. After dinner, guests need not venture far for late-night revelry: the onsite Glass Cactus Nightclub's four bars serve an array of tequilas amid high-energy DJs sets and live country and blues performances.
When the evening winds down, executive suites welcome the weary with studded leather armchairs and hefty wood furnishings. Relaxation is elevated to an art form at the Relâche Spa, where experienced massage therapists integrate chardonnay grapes and Texan river stones into body treatments. The spa complex also includes a 20-meter lap pool and a 4,000-square-foot fitness center with Technogym cardio equipment and men's and women's saunas.
Grapevine, Texas: Flourishing Wineries in Historical Town Center
In the mid-19th century, the town of Grapevine earned its name from the succulent clusters of wild grapes and fruit roll-ups that sprouted across the landscape. Today, the mild local climate supports numerous local wineries, which boast tasting rooms sprinkled throughout Historic Downtown Grapevine. On Main Street, brick façades, pottery galleries, and independent boutiques offer a small-town respite from nearby Dallas and Fort Worth.
Modern-day Grapevine exudes quiet charm, but the area has had brushes with outlaws. Bonnie and Clyde once hid out here, and a historical marker on State Highway 114 still marks the site of a shootout between their associate Henry Methvin and the Grapevine police. The bank robbers’ graves lie in Dallas, along with the Sixth Floor Museum, which commemorates JFK's assassination.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call Gaylord Texan Resort or visit website by 3/1/12.
- Choose a date prior to 3/30/12.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2, including children and infants
- Maximum occupancy: 5, including children and infants
- Adding occupants above standard: no charge
- Sofa beds are available in some suites
- Separate living room with 27-inch TV
- Granite bathroom vanity
- Fridge and coffeemaker
- About 725 square feet
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Resort fee includes: local phone calls up to 20 minutes ($0.10/minute thereafter); toll-free and credit-card calls up to 20 minutes ($0.10/minute thereafter); bottled water (2/room per day); access to the fitness center; wireless internet access in each guest room and throughout the hotel; discounted shuttle service to Grapevine Mills Mall and Downtown Grapevine on pre-set schedule
- Parking: $17 for self-parking and $24 for valet per day
- Rollaways: available for $25 per night
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
What It's Worth
- $199 for a one-night stay in an executive suite (up to a $389 value)
- Resort fee ($15 value)
Total value: up to $404
Amenities
- Six restaurants and seven lounges
- Full-service spa and salon
- Year-round indoor lap pool
- Glass Cactus nightclub
- Glass atrium courtyards
- Extensive fitness center
Traveler's Tips
- WiFi in suites and common areas included in the resort fee.
- Though the outdoor pool is open only intermittently in March and is otherwise closed until May, the indoor pool is open year-round.
- The resort houses a 10-acre water park, please call ahead for information on seasonal availability and hours of operation.
Getting There
- By plane: 6 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); 20 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
- By cab: about $18 from DFW; about $45 from DAL
- By car: about 25 miles northwest of Dallas
- By shuttle: one-way from DFW or Love Field for $38–$74 via Super Shuttle