Virgin Hotels, Dallas

proudly presents

A VISITOR GUIDE

For guests with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and other neurodiverse conditions.

About this Guide

The information in this guide has been prepared by Autism Double-Checked to assist visitors with ASD when visiting Virgin Hotels, Dallas. For neurodiverse visitors, please make use of the information that may relate to your visit. For neurotypical parents, caregivers or traveling companions, please make use of this to assist the special guest that you are accompanying.

The objective, throughout, is to give advance information about sensory, and other, issues that may need extra consideration for visitors with ASD. The Guide gives information about the nature of these issues. Guests should view this information in the context of their own, unique, challenges.

Due to the wide variety of issues that may arise for individuals with ASD, such guidance is general in nature. If you encounter something that is not covered in this guide, please contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Virgin Hotels, Dallas staff once you are there.

Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.

  • Safety
  • Crowds
  • Body Awareness
  • Time or Duration
  • Noise
  • Lighting
  • Taste or Smell
  • Heat or Cold

Preparing for Your Visit

Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://virginhotels.com/dallas

Review the information given in this guide.

If you need further specific information that is not covered by either of the above resources, you should contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here

Crowds

In general terms, July, August, and December are the quietest. Weekdays are generally the quietest time of the week.

Visitors who have problems with crowds may wish to take this information into account when planning a visit.

Important General Information

261
Room(s)
16
Floor(s)
1
Restaurant(s)
plus in-room dining
1
Pool(s)

Nearest Airport(s)

IATA Code Full Name Distance
DAL Dallas Love Field 5 mi
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 17.1 mi

Nearest Emergency Room(s)

Name Distance
UT Southwestern 2 mi

Nearest Pharmacy(ies)

Name Distance
CVS Pharmacy 1 mi

Time or Duration

Normal check-in time is 3:00 pm and normal check-out time is 12:00 pm.

Guests arriving earlier, or departing later, than normal times may request early check-in or late check-out. These will be handled on a "best efforts" basis, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The best method to request early check-in is to ask at the front desk. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.

Lost Person Help and Other Safety Information

Safety

  • Door Alarm:
    Temporary hanging door alarms can be requested by guests. Please ask at the front desk.
  • Breakable cups or glasses:
    Cups or glasses can be easily replaced by non-breakable ones upon request.
  • Mini bar/fridge
    We provide a mini bar/fridge in our rooms for your convenience.
  • Mini bar/fridge can be emptied:
    The mini bar/fridge can be emptied upon your request.
  • Lost Person Protocol:
    • If a family member gets lost, report to a member of the front desk staff and request an alert to all staff members who may be able to assist in searching.
    • Give them as much information as possible including gender, age, race, clothing description, last known location, direction of travel, if known, and communication abilities (verbal/non-verbal/understands verbal communication).
    • It is recommended that you have a recent photo available on your mobile device so that you can share it with the resort team.
    • In normal circumstances GPS functions throughout the premises and there are no “blind spots.”
    • Stay at the front desk. This will enable the resort team to locate you as soon as possible once your family member has been located.
  • Other Safety Protocols:
    Elevator requiring room keys is in process of being installed expected date of completion June 2024. Pool area is gated and requires room key. Security on site 24/7.

Outdoor, Entrance and Public Areas

Rooms and Accommodations

Noise (requesting the quietest rooms)

Request at front desk for a quiet room and they will book the quietest room available based on other guest presence.

Notes for the Guests

Chamber King and Chamber Double can be upgraded City view, overlooking the Dallas skyline. This room have city lights and a higher noise level. All suites are City view. Microwaves might be available upon request. There is a charge for removing mini bar from rooms. Pets are permitted on property.

Restaurants and Food Service

Restaurants

Pools and Recreation