Loews Arlington Hotel

Rooms and decor

Picture a beach resort lifted up and set down in the middle of Texas, right next to major-league stadiums — that's the first impression walking into Loews Arlington Hotel, a resort that opened fresh in early 2024, so everything still feels brand-new, from the open, airy lobby to hallways that still carry that new-building smell. The building is designed to feel relaxed and resort-like rather than like a typical city hotel, with a warm, modern palette that plays with natural light and easy-on-the-eye materials. At 888 rooms this is a big resort that handles a lot of guests, which suits families, groups of friends in for a game, and convention crowds alike. The common areas are spacious enough that you can wander them happily, and every corner is set up to feel like you actually came to relax, not merely to find somewhere to sleep before heading to the stadium.

Food and amenities

What makes Loews Arlington more than just a place to crash is that it really does bring a vacation-resort experience into the middle of the city. The highlight everyone talks about is the pool deck, with two pools and a genuine sand beach you can walk down to and sit on like you're seaside, plus cabanas and sun loungers to soak up the Texas sun. Picture finishing a game in the afternoon and coming back to cool off in the pool — that's an atmosphere you rarely get from a typical stadium-side hotel. Then there's the food, which goes all in with five restaurants inside the resort, from an easy breakfast to a proper sit-down meal to a bar for evening drinks; whenever you're hungry you just walk down, no need to head outside. There's also a full-service spa and a fitness center to unwind after a long day. Having everything in one place means guests there for an event or a conference barely need to step outside at all.

Location and getting there

The location is the real star here. Loews Arlington sits in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District, squarely between two giant venues. On one side is AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, which holds tens of thousands and hosts major concerts and big events all year. On the other is Globe Life Field, the retractable-roof home of the Texas Rangers. You can walk to both stadiums in a few minutes, and for anyone flying in for a game or concert that's a huge advantage — when tens of thousands of people pour out at once and the traffic locks up, you just walk back to your room instead of fighting for a ride. The hotel also connects straight into the Arlington Convention Center, so people there for a meeting or trade show can get across without stepping into the heat. If you're driving from DFW Airport, it's only about a 20-25 minute drive.

Things to know before booking

To help you decide, here's the straight talk. First is price: because it's wedged between two major stadiums, room rates climb noticeably on days with a Cowboys game, a big concert at AT&T Stadium, or an important Rangers series at Globe Life Field. If you're on a budget or eyeing an event date, book well ahead, because rooms fill fast and prices move quickly. Second, this is a large resort at 888 rooms, so on big event days or when a convention is running at the same time, the common areas, lobby and check-in can get crowded and you may wait in line — build in a little extra time if you're coming at peak. Last, Arlington leans toward stadiums and theme parks (Six Flags isn't far) more than being a walkable downtown, so getting around beyond the venues still depends mostly on a car. If you like exploring a city on foot, adjust your expectations there.

Our take

Loews Arlington Hotel is the best fit for anyone flying in to watch the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, cheer on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, catch a big concert, or attend an event at the Arlington Convention Center, and who wants to stay within walking distance of all of it. The selling point nobody in this district can match is the location dead-center between the two stadiums, paired with a brand-new resort where everything is still fresh — two pools with a sand beach, five restaurants and a spa, all under one roof. Families bringing kids will like it especially, since there's enough to do in the hotel all day. If you're not bothered by rates spiking on event days and you're fine relying on a car to get around, this is the most on-target and best-value choice for a sports-and-concert trip to Arlington. We give it 9.0/10.