City and community leaders gathered on September 10 to celebrate the grand opening of the Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District, this new property marks the third Drury hotel in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the 20th in Texas. The hotel boasts 268 guest rooms and suites, as well as 7,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. Drury Hotels Company, LLC, a leader in the hospitality industry, operates more than 150 hotels across 26 states.
During the ceremony, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross highlighted the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts. “From the redevelopment of the Lincoln Square area to all the excitement in the entertainment district to everything happening in downtown Arlington – revitalization is what’s happening to make Arlington a place you can live, eat, work, and play,” Mayor Ross remarked. “We’re so proud and honored to have you as a part of the Arlington family.”
Brent DeRaad, President and CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, emphasized the hotel’s impact on the city’s tourism industry, noting that Arlington has set hotel room revenue records for four consecutive months. “The fact that they were able to step up during the MLB All-Star week activities, it’s really been remarkable,” DeRaad said, underscoring the hotel’s importance in accommodating visitors for high-profile events.
Strategically located off Interstate 30, the Drury Plaza Hotel places guests within minutes of Arlington’s top attractions, including AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, The University of Texas at Arlington, and Six Flags Over Texas.
Chuck Drury, President and CEO of Drury Hotels Company, LLC, expressed excitement about the expansion. “We are excited to expand Drury Hotels’ presence in DFW with our newest hotel in the Arlington Entertainment District,” Drury said. “Our team looks forward to welcoming business and leisure guests and providing award-winning service and amenities to those visiting DFW’s world-class sports, entertainment, and corporate venues.”
Guests at the Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington will enjoy a variety of amenities, including the brand’s signature free hot breakfast and the 5:30 Kickback® with evening snacks and beverages. The hotel also features The Kitchen + Bar, a late-night dining option offering casual meals, handcrafted cocktails, and local craft beers. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary parking, 24-hour business and fitness centers, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The hotel offers seven flexible meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 330 attendees, making it ideal for small- to mid-sized events. Three of these meeting rooms, located on the top floor, provide stunning views of Arlington. With a dedicated team providing personalized service, flexible catering, and audiovisual options, the Drury Plaza Hotel is well-equipped to host impactful events at competitive pricing.
The new hotel will employ 75 full- and part-time staff members, led by General Manager Keith Kirk, a Drury Hotels veteran with more than 25 years of experience, and Brandon Batchelor as Director of Sales.
The Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington is a key addition to Arlington’s growing hospitality and entertainment landscape, offering high-quality accommodations and exceptional service for both business and leisure travelers.
