Axel’s take
Strong for family entertainment and conventions, less convincing as a quiet escape.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · a sprawling 4-star convention resort with indoor gardens and a seasonal water park
Gaylord Texan is a sprawling 4-star convention resort where the indoor gardens and family entertainment are the reason to book. It’s a strong pick for families who will use the facilities and conference guests who want everything under one roof. Marriott now describes the rooms as newly renovated, while Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, comfortable accommodation and friendly staff.
The trade-off is scale: expect long walks, busy public spaces and occasional check-in delays. Tripadvisor guests also flag atrium noise, while expensive dining, paid parking and a daily resort fee weaken the value across sources. Paradise Springs Water Park is currently closed for the season and reopens in May 2027; the regular indoor and heated outdoor pools remain year-round options. We’d skip it for a quiet couples’ retreat or a simple overnight near DFW.
- Rooms
- Marriott says rooms are newly renovated; atrium views come with potential noise.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength overall across Booking.com, Expedia and Marriott guest ratings.
- Service
- Staff friendliness earns praise, though check-in and housekeeping can be uneven during busy periods.
- Amenities
- Indoor gardens, spa, gym and year-round pools; Paradise Springs reopens in May 2027.
- Fees and surprises
- Daily resort fee and separate parking charges; the property is cashless.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
1501 Gaylord Trl, Grapevine
By Lake Grapevine, six miles from DFW; no hotel airport shuttle.
Amenities and check-in
Indoor gardens, spa, gym and year-round pools; Paradise Springs reopens in May 2027.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Activities for kids
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: $42 per car per night; Internet: $15 per room per stay; Extra bed: $25 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center — Coppell, Texas, United States
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a sprawling 4-star convention resort with indoor gardens and a seasonal water park in Coppell, Texas, United States.
Address: 1501 Gaylord Trl, Grapevine. Property ID: 1318288.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/coppell-texas/gaylord-texan-resort-convention-center-1318288
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $717 | $863 on Booking.com | $146 less (17%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $712 | $829 on Booking.com | $117 less (14%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $975 USD
2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-06 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-07 | $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $683 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $313 for 1 night · 2 nights $635 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $322 for 1 night · 2 nights $662 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $340 for 1 night · 2 nights $680 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $340 for 1 night · 2 nights $692 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $352 for 1 night · 2 nights $795 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $443 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,138 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $695 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,816 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $1,121 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,501 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $380 for 1 night · 2 nights $750 |
| 2026-11-17 | $370 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-18 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-19 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-20 | $1,631 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,060 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $429 for 1 night · 2 nights $829 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $400 for 1 night · 2 nights $781 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $381 for 1 night · 2 nights $754 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $373 for 1 night · 2 nights $754 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $381 for 1 night · 2 nights $781 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $400 for 1 night · 2 nights $855 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $455 for 1 night · 2 nights $884 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $429 for 1 night · 2 nights $799 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $740 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $740 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $740 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $750 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $380 for 1 night · 2 nights $885 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $505 for 1 night · 2 nights $967.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.1/10
Strong for family entertainment and conventions, less convincing as a quiet escape. a sprawling 4-star convention resort with indoor gardens and a seasonal water park, scored for what it is.
Gaylord Texan is a sprawling 4-star convention resort where the indoor gardens and family entertainment are the reason to book. It’s a strong pick for families who will use the facilities and conference guests who want everything under one roof. Marriott now describes the rooms as newly renovated, while Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness, comfortable accommodation and friendly staff.
The trade-off is scale: expect long walks, busy public spaces and occasional check-in delays. Tripadvisor guests also flag atrium noise, while expensive dining, paid parking and a daily resort fee weaken the value across sources. Paradise Springs Water Park is currently closed for the season and reopens in May 2027; the regular indoor and heated outdoor pools remain year-round options. We’d skip it for a quiet couples’ retreat or a simple overnight near DFW.
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Best for: families using resort activities; on-site conference attendees; self-contained weekend breaks
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Watch out for: Paradise Springs closed until May 2027; resort fee, paid parking and expensive dining; long walks, crowds and atrium noise
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Location: By Lake Grapevine, six miles from DFW; no hotel airport shuttle.
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Rooms: Marriott says rooms are newly renovated; atrium views come with potential noise.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength overall across Booking.com, Expedia and Marriott guest ratings.
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Service: Staff friendliness earns praise, though check-in and housekeeping can be uneven during busy periods.
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Amenities: Indoor gardens, spa, gym and year-round pools; Paradise Springs reopens in May 2027.
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Fees and surprises: Daily resort fee and separate parking charges; the property is cashless.
Axel's opinion of Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
- Property type: Resort
- 4-star hotel
- Gaylord Hotels
- 1501 Gaylord Trl, Grapevine
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 20,573 reviews (location 3.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): DFW Airport North Station: 7 min by taxi · Texan Station: 11 min walk · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: 16 min by taxi · Grapevine Botanical Garden at Heritage Park: 8 min by taxi · Harvest Hall: 8 min by taxi · SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium: 9 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: $42 per car per night; Internet: $15 per room per stay; Extra bed: $25 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night
- Amenities: Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Coppell, Texas
Room types
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Standard room
- Room features: With view
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Center Atrium View room
Center Atrium View Quadruple room
- Center Atrium View Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Center Atrium View Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Center Atrium View Quadruple room — room photo 3
Center Atrium View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Center Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Center Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Center Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Center Atrium View Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Center Atrium View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Center Atrium View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Partial Atrium View room
Partial Atrium View Quadruple room
Partial Atrium View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Partial Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Partial Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Partial Atrium View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Partial Atrium View Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Partial Atrium View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Partial Atrium View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Family Suite
Quadruple Family Suite
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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