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Travel to the Fairmont
 
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Planes

Both Southwest and American Airlines are headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, and all major airlines fly into the area's two full-service airports. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is a Southwest Airlines hub, and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an American Airlines hub. Both airports are serviced by public transportation (information following) or taxi/shuttle service (see below). 

From Dallas Love Field Airport (approx. 30 minute trip):

Via light rail:
  1. Catch DART bus #39 to get to the Inwood/Love Field light rail station
  2. Catch the DART Green Line light rail SOUTH; Train signs will read "Buckner"
  3. Exit light rail train at the Akard St. station
  4. Cross over tracks and follow Akard St. NORTH to Ross Ave. 
  5. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel on the corner of Akard St. and Ross Ave. 
Via bus:
  1. Catch DART bus #39 to Downtown Dallas
  2. Exit the bus at the corner of Akard St. and San Jacinto
  3. Cross San Jacinto and walk one block NORTH on Akard St. to Ross Ave. 
  4. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel on the corner of Akard St. and Ross Ave.
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (approx. 1.5-2 hour trip):
  1. Catch the airport shuttle to DFW Remote South parking area (free ride)
  2. Catch the DART bus #408 from the parking area (purchase a $4.00 System Day Pass on bus)
  3. Exit the bus at Southwestern Medical District/Parkland light rail station
  4. Catch the DART Green Line light rail SOUTH; Train signs will read "Buckner" (fare covered by previously purchase System Day Pass)
  5. Exit light rail train at the Akard St. station
  6. Cross over tracks and follow Akard St. NORTH to Ross Ave.
  7. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel on the corner of Akard St. and Ross Ave.

Trains

Dallas is serviced by Amtrak via Dallas' Union Station (DAL).

To the Fairmont--Dallas hotel from Union Station:
  1. Exit Union Station toward DART light rail station
  2. Catch either the DART Red Line light rail NORTH (train signs will read "Parker Rd.") or DART Blue Line light rail NORTH (train signs will read "Downtown Garland")
  3. Exit light rail train at the Akard St. station
  4. Cross over tracks and follow Akard St. NORTH to Ross Ave.
  5. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel on the corner of Akard St. and Ross Ave.
 
Cab companies

Fares typically are $2.25 drop, $1.80/mile ($0.45 extra for each 1.5 minutes of traffic!), and $2.00 for each additional person.
Service to Dallas Love Field airport is approximately $20.00.
Service to the Dallas/Fort Worth International airport is approximately $45.00.

Alamo Cab - 214-688-1999
Cowboy Cab - 214-428-0202
Yellow Cab - 214-426-6262

Shuttle Services

Super Shuttle - 1-800-BLUE VAN (1-800-258-3826)
  • From both airports, fares are $17.00 per person.
City Shuttle - 1-888-760-1998 or 214-777-7777
  • Fare from the Dallas/Fort Worth International airport is $21.00
  • Fare from Dallas Love Field airport is $19.00

 
Automobiles

Greyhound, also headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, provides service directly to downtown Dallas. 

To the Fairmont--Dallas hotel from the Greyhound bus depot:
  1. Walk one block NORTH along S. Lamar St. to Main St.
  2. Catch the DART bus #206 to Downtown Dallas
  3. Exit the bus at the corner of Akard St. and San Jacinto
  4. Walk one block NORTH along Akard St. to Ross Ave.
  5. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel on the corner of Akard St. and Ross Ave.

To the Fairmont by car:

For anyone coming in from the West on I-30:

  1. As you approach downtown, move to the far LEFT lane of I-30. 
  2. Exit LEFT to I-35E North. 
  3. Merge right to exit 429A, to TX-75 towards McKinney. 
  4. Exit RIGHT to N. Griffin St. 
  5. Keep LEFT on the exit to continue on N. Griffin St. 
  6. Turn LEFT on Ross Ave. 
  7. Fairmont Hotel will be on the left at the corner of Ross Ave. and Ervay St. 

For anyone coming in from the Southeast on I-45: 

  1. Keep LEFT onto US-75 when I-45 ends.
  2. Take exit 284B on RIGHT to Main St. West/Elm St. 
  3. Follow signs to continue to the RIGHT on Elm St.
  4. Turn RIGHT on Ervay St.
  5. Continue onto Akard St.
  6. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel at the corner of Akard. St. and Ross Ave.

For anyone coming in from the Southwest on I-35E: 

  1. Merge right at exit 429A, to US-75 towards McKinney. 
  2. Exit RIGHT to N. Griffin St. 
  3. Keep LEFT on the exit to continue on N. Griffin St. 
  4. Turn LEFT on Ross Ave. 
  5. Fairmont Hotel will be on the left at the corner of Ross Ave. and Ervay St. 

For anyone coming in from the North on US-75:

  1. As you approach downtown, move to the 2nd lane from the right. 
  2. Stay LEFT onto I-45 as it splits from I-35E at exit 1A. 
  3. Take exit 285 on RIGHT to Ross Ave. 
  4. Turn RIGHT on Ross Ave. 
  5. The Fairmont will be on the right at the corner of Ross Ave. and Ervay St. 

For anyone coming in from the East on I-30: 

  1. Take exit 47B toward US-75 North toward McKinney. 
  2. Exit almost immediately LEFT on Main St. West/Elm St.
  3. Follow signs to continue to the RIGHT on Elm St.
  4. Turn RIGHT on Ervay St.
  5. Continue onto Akard St.
  6. Arrive at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel at the corner of Akard. St. and Ross Ave.

Parking at and near the hotel

Day/evening parking is available for $5.00 per day at LAZ parking across Ross Ave. from the Fairmont-Dallas hotel. No in-and-out privileges. Ticket valid until midnight. No overnight parking.

Daily parking is also available at the Fairmont--Dallas hotel for $16.00 per day (under 6 hours) or $19.00 per day (over 6 hours). No in-and-out privileges. 

24-hour parking for hotel guests is available for $25.00 per day including in-and-out privileges.

Other lots are available around the city at various rates.