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Dallas Hotels Earn GBAC STAR Accreditation for Unmatched Sanitation Standards

In May, VisitDallas and the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID) announced a groundbreaking partnership to position Dallas as the first U.S. destination to receive Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation. This distinction recognizes the city’s hotels, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, and select city‑owned arts and cultural venues as leaders in sanitary excellence and guest safety.

The GBAC STAR program is built on 20 rigorous criteria that each participating property must meet. Below is a current snapshot of Dallas hotels enrolled in the program. Please verify individual hotel websites for the latest opening dates, as not all have announced them yet.

Far North Dallas

These hotels lie just minutes from Galleria Dallas, offering convenient access to premier shopping, dining, and family‑friendly activities.

  • Westin Galleria
  • AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria
  • Residence Inn by the Galleria
  • Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

North Dallas

Located near Preston Center shops and the bustling Plaza at Preston Center, these properties also sit close to NorthPark Center.

  • Hilton Dallas Park Cities

Downtown

With free access to the McKinney Avenue Trolley and the Dallas Streetcar, downtown hotels make exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods effortless.

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown
  • Springhill Suites by Marriott Dallas Downtown
  • AC Marriott Dallas Downtown
  • Westin Dallas Downtown
  • The Statler
  • Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Downtown
  • Magnolia Dallas Downtown
  • Sheraton Dallas Hotel
  • Dallas Marriott Downtown

Market Center/Design District

Enjoy spacious patios and relaxed dining at nearby venues like Rodeo Goat and Ferris Wheeler’s, all within easy reach of these hotels.

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Medical /Market Center
  • Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Medical/Market Center
  • Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Market Center
  • Virgin Hotels Dallas
  • Hilton Anatole

Uptown

Uptown’s luxury hotels combine upscale amenities with stringent safety protocols to ensure a secure stay for all guests.

  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
  • Hotel Crescent Court

Editor's Note: We will continue adding hotels as they qualify for the program. Hotels interested in participating should contact the author listed below.

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