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Grand Hyatt DFW Airport
No one books an extra night at the airport just for fun — but the Grand Hyatt DFW, planted squarely inside Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, is hoping to change that notion. The hotel is gearing up for a $34 million renovation that will touch nearly every corner of the property, according to a release. The project is scheduled to kick off in July and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, coinciding with the hotel’s twentieth anniversary.
Originally opened in 2005, the Grand Hyatt has long served as a layover luxury for international travelers and business folks in transit. Now, it’s positioning itself as something more: a full-service destination with the look and feel of a flagship hotel, minus the cab ride into town.
“We are thrilled to announce Grand Hyatt DFW will undergo a transformation to provide international and domestic travelers and local residents with new, more refined accommodations, enhanced culinary experiences, and modernized conference and event spaces,” said Jeff Babcock, the hotel’s general manager. DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue added that the revamped Grand Hyatt will “elevate the guest experience and provide unparalleled comfort and convenience for our customers.”
The renovation complements the airport’s larger expansion plans, which include the construction of Terminal F. Like the airport itself, the Grand Hyatt redesign seeks to blend the region’s aviation history with its Texas roots think sleek aeronautical lines paired with local materials like Red River Pecan and Yellow Pine. The number of rooms will jump from 298 to 315, and each will feature modern tech, including eco-conscious thermostats, customizable lighting, blackout sheers, and enlarged bathrooms with walk-in showers and updated tubs. Guest rooms will also boast a prairie-inspired color palette — earthy blues and greens — and stitched leather headboards that nod to the state’s Western influence.
The hotel’s signature restaurant, Grand Met, will be completely reimagined with a new seasonal menu and expanded seating. The design plan includes acoustically engineered ceilings, private and semi-private dining rooms, and modern décor to support a high-end dining experience — even if your next appointment is gate-side. A refined lounge bar will also serve international and modern cuisine, with ingredients sourced from nearby producers.
Business travelers won’t be left out. With more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Grand Hyatt is introducing a new rooftop venue overlooking the runways and a top-floor executive boardroom. The hotel already functions as a popular event venue, and the updated technology capabilities and design are expected to enhance that role.
Public spaces will receive just as much attention. The lobby will feature marble tile, custom ceiling finishes, rich wooden paneling, and artwork by Texas artists. The corridors — connecting the terminal directly to the hotel — will be carpeted in a pattern inspired by flight movements, and a renovated fitness center with Peloton bikes will join the rooftop pool that already offers travelers one of the more unique views in the state.
It’s still a hotel at an airport — and that’s never going to be the kind of place people linger without a reason. But the Grand Hyatt DFW is betting that with the right upgrades, some guests might actually choose to stay a little longer.
