Best Downtown Arlington Hotel Stays
Downtown Arlington stays here mean the I-20 corridor rather than a high-rise core, since Arlington's business district sits along the interstate instead of stacking around a central square. Two hotels carry the downtown tag: the Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington-South just off I-20, and the Holiday Inn Express near the Parks Mall, a 10-minute drive from downtown Arlington proper. Both suit travelers who need a base close to the interstate and the city's municipal core without paying stadium-district rates.
Stays in Arlington
Arlington's downtown does not compete with AT&T Stadium for attention, so a downtown-tagged stay here is really about interstate access and a short hop to city offices, the library and the entertainment district rather than a walkable historic core. The two hotels carrying this tag both sit off I-20, one right at the exit and one a short drive from the Parks Mall, giving travelers a practical, budget-friendly alternative to the stadium-adjacent hotels (free parking at both keeps costs down compared with the entertainment district).
The Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington-South sits just off Interstate 20, 19 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with an outdoor pool, gym and free parking that suit a downtown-adjacent business stop as much as a leisure one. Its 30-minute drive to downtown Dallas and 8.5-mile distance to Six Flags Over Texas make it a flexible base for anyone splitting time between Arlington's civic core and the wider metroplex.
The Holiday Inn Express Arlington Interstate 20 Parks Mall sits off I-20 next to the Parks Mall, a 10-minute drive from downtown Arlington, with a 24-hour gym, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a continental breakfast served each morning. Its interstate-adjacent position and printer access at the business centre make it a practical pick for a short municipal or business trip into Arlington's downtown core.
A traveler's perspectiveI needed a base near Arlington's city offices for a two-day trip and picked the Hampton Inn off I-20, the free parking and quick highway access made the daily commute into the downtown core painless. The pool at the end of each day was an unexpected bonus after sitting through meetings, and the 30-minute drive to Dallas meant an evening detour there was still realistic.
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington-South
Arlington
172 reviews
An I-20 exit stop with a pool and a dog-friendly welcome
Check availabilityWhy guests love itRoad-tripping families will appreciate the easy exit off Interstate 20, free parking and a daily breakfast in the lounge, which saves a stop before a day at the parks. The outdoor pool is the evening reward for children, and pets are welcome, so the dog can travel along. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 19 miles away. The hotel is south of the stadium district, so plan to drive to AT&T Stadium or Six Flags.
Holiday Inn Express Arlington Interstate 20 Parks Mall by IHG
Arlington
461 reviews
An I-20 stop with a big pool, hot tub and mall next door
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe large outdoor pool and hot tub are the reason I would stop here with children: it is sized for more than a quick dip after a day on the road. Rooms have a microwave and fridge, useful for snacks and leftovers, and the continental breakfast includes granola and cinnamon rolls. The Parks Mall is next door for a rainy-hour outing, and downtown Arlington is a 10-minute drive. A score of 8.2 from 461 reviews is fair.
Local tips
- 1Pick the Hampton Inn if downtown Dallas access matters alongside Arlington's own downtown, it splits the difference well.
- 2Choose the Holiday Inn Express if the Parks Mall or a Six Flags day trip is on the agenda alongside downtown errands.
- 3Both hotels sit off I-20, confirm which exit matches your specific downtown destination before booking.
- 4Expect free parking at both properties, a real saving compared with the paid lots near AT&T Stadium.