Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
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Reservations |
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Hotel Information |
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Click here for information about spa discount. The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center will serve as the headquarters hotel for the AEA Convention. All meetings, workshops, and trade show will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Brimming with authentic Texas style and hospitality,
the awe-inspiring Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center
invites you to experience the energy and excitement of the Lone Star
State. Overlooking beautiful Lake Grapevine, Gaylord Texan is just
six minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. You'll be amazed at the four and a half acres of indoor gardens and winding waterways. Within this lush landscape you'll discover fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, and a 25,000-square-foot day spa and fitness center. For late-night excitement including live music and dancing, nothing can match the energy of Glass Cactus nightclub.
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Directions & Transportation |
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center is located deep in the heart of Texas, yet near everywhere you want to be. Gaylord Texan is just six-minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Shuttle service and car service are available from either airport to the hotel. Hertz is a Gaylord Hotels preferred partner for car rentals. Physical address is: If you're flying... Is a direct flight from most major U.S. cities into nearby Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. From there, grab a $12 shuttle or a $20 taxi ride to the hotel, or contact one of our transportation providers listed below. If you're renting a car, print Driving Directions from the Airport. If you're driving... See Driving Directions for directions from area interstates. |
Discount to AEA Attendees! Relâche Spa at the Gaylord Texan is offering a 15 percent discount for all AEA convention attendees and spouses during their convention stay.
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Business Center |
The Gaylord Texan Business Center is located in the walkway connecting the hotel to the convention center. Operated by IKON, the business center provides an array of day-to-day requirements and ensures documents are ready for distribution. The center accepts digital files, via e-mail, portable media or hard copies. It also offers shipping services for FedEx and UPS.
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Restaurant Options |
Java Coast — Open 24 hours a day. Serves premium coffees, fresh bakery, gourmet sandwiches and salads, desserts, ice cream and snacks. Bottled beer, wine and other hip drinks are available. Website Texan Station — Open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. This sports bar features a 30-feet x 52-feet TV screen. Its “Wall of Sports” is believed to be the largest sports screen in the Lone Star State. There are two high-energy bars with a vast selection of brews and cocktails. The menu in its full-service dining room incorporates traditional bar snacks and burgers, large salads and barbeque. Website Riverwalk Café — Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Dinner is offered from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Reminiscent of the famed San Antonio River Walk, this market-style eatery serves regional foods prepared with Texas flair. The open-air café features six different eating stations, including a pasta station, carving station, fajita station and pastry cabinet. Website Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant — Open from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended; call 817-778-2215, or after 5 p.m. call 817-778-2280. Reservations not required for the Library Lounge. Executive chef Joanne Bondy uses only the highest-quality certified 1855 premium black angus beef and fresh seafood. Old Hickory Steakhouse offers a selection of artisanal cheeses and tableside desserts. The upstairs wine bar and veranda also feature a unique enomatic wine system, offering wine lovers an opportunity to sample up to 48 high-end wines from around the world. Website Ama Lur —The Margarita Bar is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with happy hour from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dining is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended; call 817-778-2215. Ama Lur offers Southwestern cuisine and the Latin rhythm of a Salsa band. Many specialty drinks are served beneath the twinkling lights of a festive courtyard setting. Executive Chef David Woodward creates a dining experience with a distinctive contemporary menu, featuring new interpretations of wood-fired meats and fresh seafood. Website NOTE: If you are parking at the Gaylord Texan, many of these restaurants, as well as retail shops, offer free daily validation with a minimum purchase.
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Centrally
located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Gaylord Texan is an ideal location
for meetings, conventions and events of all sizes. As the most technologically
sophisticated resort hotel in the Southwest, Gaylord Texan boasts
over 400,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the
180,000 square foot Longhorn Exhibit Hall.
This
luxurious resort is the pride of Texas. It boasts 1,511 stylish guest
rooms, including 127 spectacular suites. Every room features high-speed
wireless Internet access, two phones, in-room coffee service, refrigerators,
irons & ironing boards. You'll enjoy the private oasis of your large
bath area with double vanities and make up mirrors. You can even charge
your laptop in the in-room safe while you're away.