• Hotels in Richardson are a smart choice for Dallas visits.dallas skyline image by buckwheat from Fotolia.com
  
  The city of Richardson, Texas, is located northeast of Dallas on Interstate 75. A satellite city of of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metropolitan area, Richardson has a population of almost 92,000 according to the US Census of 2000. Though a large number of residents commute to Dallas for work, Richardson has a strong tech community. Given its proximity, many visitors to Dallas stay in Richardson hotels for their accessibility and affordability.
  
  

Marriott Renaissance Dallas Richardson

• The Marriott Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel is located in north Richardson. Comprised of 294 rooms and 42 suites, the hotel offers cocktails in its Atrium Lounge. The hotel has two on-site restaurants, Maestro's and the Take 5 Lounge, and one coffee house, Caffeina's. Facilities include a fitness center and an indoor pool. Room amenities include a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Seasonal and holiday packages are available.
  
  Marriott Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
  
  900 E. Lookout Drive
  
  Richardson, TX 75082
  
  972-367-2000
  
  marriott.com
  
  

Doubletree Dallas/Richardson

• Located in the tech area known as the Telecom Corridor and close to the University of Texas at Dallas, the Doubletree Dallas/Richardson has one bed guest rooms to executive suites, all with high-speed Internet and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The Connected Cactus has a breakfast buffet and the Cyber Lounge has free Wi-Fi. Specials for the fall 2010 schedule include a free night with a two-day purchase.
  
  Doubletree Dallas/Richardson
  
  1981 North Central Expressway
  
  Richardson, TX 75080
  
  972-644-4000
  
  doubletree1.hilton.com
  
  

Hyatt Regency North Dallas

• Located next to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system, the Hyatt Regency North Dallas is just a short train ride from downtown Dallas. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, free on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout the building. The hotel has two on-site restaurants, Boots and Bix and the 701 Bar & Grill. Special packages for 2010 include a "Romantic Getaway" package and a "Breakfast in Bed" package.
  
  Hyatt Regency North Dallas
  
  701 East Campbell Road
  
  Richardson, TX 75081
  
  972-231-9600
  
  northdallas.hyatt.com