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What do you get when you check into a Virgin Hotel? Glitz and a bucket load of fun;

Few other cities in the United States are as culturally rich as Dallas. An abundance of cowboys, cuisine, major companies, and more can all be found in Texas’s third-largest city. So whether you’re just visiting for the weekend or are there on business, you have your pick from a wide selection of great hotels.

"Virgin Hotels Dallas offers blackout curtains in each room and bedtime amenities like bath bombs and relaxation spray."

"These suites garnered the nomenclature as they are the suites where Sir Richard Branson stays when he is in town, featuring one-of-a-kind artwork and are equipped with the brand’s iconic bed along with other luxurious appointments throughout."

TheVirgin Hotel in the Design District is debuting a new Gulf Coast-inspired menu by Executive Chef Andy Papson — here’s a look at the new items, including shrimp and grits, key lime pie, and more mouthwatering dishes and drinks.

"Virgin Hotels Dallas offers blackout curtains in each room and bedtime amenities like bath bombs and relaxation spray."

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"Dallas Design District's Virgin Hotels Dallas is giving its culinary program a reboot with a new chef and menu theme. New executive chef is Andy Papson will lead all culinary operations at the hotel.."

"In a world where diversity should be celebrated and travel accessible for all, Virgin Hotels is leading the charge in ensuring that neurodiverse guests feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed."

"These sleep tourism rooms feature blackout curtains and an app that allows guests to control temperature and lighting from the comfort of their beds. All rooms feature Virgin's patented Best Bed Ever with an ergonomic headboard, perfect for lounging before getting some shut-eye."

"Adding to the allure, many hotels in Dallas have rooftop restaurants, bars and pools, including Virgin Hotels Dallas, which is celebrating the blackout with a Total Eclipse Watch Party at its rooftop Pool Club."

Funny Library Coffee Shop, inside the Virgin Hotel, is a distinctive yet friendly coffeehouse with a wink of cheekiness. 

"...Dallas will be one of the best eclipse destinations.The city's many hotels, meanwhile, plan to offer stylish viewing, like Virgin Hotels Dallas, which will host a lively rooftop pool party."

"Take your holiday party to the next level with seasonal décor and Dallas skyline views.."

"Virgin Red members who sign up to The Know and book a stay will earn five points per $1 – talk about a win-win! "

"It is launching a monthly concert series called ‘Hear This!’ with Virgin Hotels. The gigs will be held in the US and UK at the chain’s hotels, starting this Sunday (10 September) in Dallas."

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When Virgin Hotels Dallas launched their drag brunch in August 2020, we thought they were crazy.

“It is an honour for Virgin Hotels Dallas to be recognised as a leader in diversity within the Dallas community,” says Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group. “Creating an inclusive environment where our guests and teammates always feel welcomed to be who they are has always been our priority at Virgin.”

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"In February, The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas became available for private events. Located adjacent to the rooftop pool, the modern, 1,731-square-foot, coastal-inspired space is available for alfresco events for up to 123 for cocktail receptions, 50 for theater-style setups, and 27 for classroom-style events."

The Virgin Hotel in Dallas has held drag brunch on the first and third Sundays of every month in its first floor restaurant, the Commons Club, since it opened in 2020. Starting this June, the brunch was rebranded as Dancing Kweens and moved to an interior room in the hotel, a private event space dubbed the Manor. 

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Ginna, editor of The Scout Guide Dallas suggests booking a room at the Virgin Hotels Dallas, known for amazing views from its rooftop Pool Club 

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Where to Stay: Virgin Hotels Dallas is the boutique stay situated in the Design District. Feel like a VIP in Sir Richard's Suite (affectionately named after Virgin founder Richard Branson), and marvel at the Dallas skyline from the rooftop pool.

"At the Virgin Hotel Dallas, it doesn’t take long to figure that you’re going to get a totally unique and different experience staying here, compared to other hotels."

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"A terrific addition to the Dallas Design District, this V-shaped, 16-story property features two penthouses as well as 268 rooms (dubbed "chambers") which are uniquely designed to separate, via a sliding door, into two distinct spaces."

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"Upon approach, the hotel’s bright white metal facade, with its micro and macro apertures, creates a stark contrast to the other buildings in the district."

Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas

Lipstick-red walls; dramatic, Dalmatian-spotted terrazzo marble tile; and Jeremy Biggers’ pop-star portraits—visions of Beyoncé or Amy Winehouse sultrily snapping solo shots—take the bathroom-mirror selfie to its logical, high-art conclusion.

"it quickly became known for its funky—arguably cheeky—and retro design throughout its rooms, pool areas, restaurant, and coffee shop. So, I was excited for a lighthearted yet luxurious respite only 10 minutes away from my Uptown home."

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It's a fabulous new addition to the Dallas hotel scene, and it's impressive to see how Branson's design and hospitality translates in this massive city.

"If I am ever feeling like an old person and want to put on something chic and get some compliments from some young – whatever we’re calling them these days – maybe Gen Z – I head to brunch at the Virgin Hotel."

Modern Luxury Dallas Lists Best in Dallas Lifestyle - July/August 2021.

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"Patio weather is here, and Virgin Hotels Dallas is the perfect place to visit for stunning views of the city and refreshing beverages and bites..."

Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas

La Paloma: The zany vibe of the centerpiece restaurant at the Virgin Hotels Dallas extends to this teaser of a dessert, which looks like a Ruby Red grapefruit.

Commons Club Dallas
La Paloma | The zanny vibe of the centerpiece restaurant at the Virgin Hotels Dallas extends to this teaser of a dessert, which looks like a Ruby Red grapefruit.

La Paloma, a citrus-flavored dessert at Commons Club, the centerpiece restaurant at the Virgin Hotels Dallas

"It's a Fabulous New Addition to the Dallas Hotel Scene, and it's Impressive to see how Branson's Design and Hospitality Translates in this Massive City."

New Virgin Hotel’s Showcase Restaurant Brings Elaborate Cocktails and a Top Dallas Chef’s Best.

"With a social distancing imperative, some are trying more novel approaches that include fashion-clad mannequins."

The Natty New Virgin Hotels Dallas has Opened in the Design District, so has its In-House Restaurant Commons Club, the Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge Nestled on the Ground Floor.

"The highly anticipated Virgin Hotels Dallas opened this weekend. The modernist hotel is the latest property to open stateside for Virgin Hotels brand.."

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The Room, or “Chambers,” in Virgin Lingo, Actually Span at least Two Rooms in Length and Swaddle Guests in Patented Ergonomic Lounge Bed with Built-in Backrests.

"Called The Kitchen at Commons Club, expect French dishes at the chef’s latest venture"

Is it really even a Virgin event if Sir Richard Branson (virgin.com) doesn’t make a dramatic entrance? You might remember his Dallas adventure launching Virgin America at DFW in 2010 “in quite a fashion,” he says.