Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center

Location. The Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center is adjacent to Grapevine Lake on 90 forested acres in the town of Grapevine, Texas. This property offers complimentary shuttle service to the Grapevine Mills outlet mall positioned two miles away, and to historic downtown Grapevine located three miles away.

Hotel Features. The hotel demonstrates Texas spirit with brass entryway Texas stars, livestock branding-iron-patterned wallpaper, and a central lobby table draped with a Texas longhorn hide. Dining options include The Vineyard that serves American-style breakfasts and à la carte lunches. Bonnie & Clyde's, named after two of Texas' most infamous and romanticized outlaws, features 10 flat-screen televisions, serves Starbuck's coffee and hosts DJs on select evenings. An outdoor pavilion features barbecue grills, and an Austin stone terrace and fireplace. A staffed business center contains two computer stations and an Internet access point. The hotel offers complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. The property's 40,000 square feet of event space includes 27 function rooms. An indoor pool features a wall-length landscape mural and receives natural light through two-story windows. An outdoor pool overlooks the lake and is served by the seasonal Sunset Grille. A complimentary fitness center contains two massage rooms, six treadmills, weight-training equipment and free weights. Fees apply to the Hilton Lakes Tennis and Sports Club which offers six outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, exercise classes and personal training.

Guestrooms. This nine-story property offers 393 guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Hilton Suite Dreams bedding features pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Furniture includes leather recliners, granite-top tables, and oversize desks paired with ergonomic chairs. Bathrooms feature curved shower rods, rain showerheads, granite-top vanities, antique-style fixtures, and La Source toiletries.

Expert Tip. This hotel's Texas theme extends to the Austin Ranch which stables 11 horses. The hotel offers half-hour and 40-minute trail rides to guests ages nine and older for a fee.