
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Best for families, resort-style amenities, and large conferences — especially guests who want a water park, spa, and lake views.
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a large, lakefront resort and convention complex best for families, meetings, and guests who want on-site leisure amenities. Live by Loews, Arlington, TX is an upscale sports-and-entertainment hotel aimed at event and game-day travelers who want to be within walking distance of stadiums.
Updated · about 19 miles (30 km) apart

Best for families, resort-style amenities, and large conferences — especially guests who want a water park, spa, and lake views.

Best for game-day and event stays — walk to AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium and enjoy a modern hotel built around entertainment weekends.
When Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center wins: choose Gaylord Texan if you want a full resort campus with a seasonal water park (Paradise Springs), year-round indoor pool, a full-service spa (Relâche Spa & Salon), many on-site restaurants, and hundreds to over a thousand rooms for big-group or family travel.
When Live by Loews, Arlington, TX wins: pick Live by Loews if your trip centers on sports or concerts—it’s within a short walk of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, Texas Live!, and the hotel layout and services are designed for event crowds and short, activity-packed stays.
Bottom line: Gaylord Texan is a destination resort for multi-day stays, families, and conferences; Live by Loews is the practical choice for event-driven visits to Arlington where location and convenience to stadiums matter most.
| Category | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | Live by Loews, Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large lakefront resort and convention campus with indoor atriums | Upscale, sports-and-entertainment–focused city hotel |
| Location | Grapevine on the shores of Lake Grapevine, minutes from DFW Airport | East Arlington, within a 10-minute walk of major stadiums and Texas Live! |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,814 guest rooms (includes ~127 suites) | 300 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages — family-friendly; some venues (Glass Cactus) 21+ | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools / water feature | Seasonal Paradise Springs Water Park (10-acre water park and lazy river) plus year-round indoor lap pool | Outdoor seasonal pool; rooftop terrace and pool access ramp on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple full-service options (Old Hickory Steakhouse, Zeppole, Riverwalk Cantina, Texan Station, plus grab‑and‑go and poolside) | On-site restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars/lounges and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | Relâche Spa & Salon — 25,000 sq ft, 12 treatment rooms, sauna/steam | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — 490,000+ sq ft total meeting space with ballrooms and Longhorn Exhibition Hall | Conference space ~16,956 sq ft (13 meeting rooms, 18,256 sq ft) |
| Known for | Lakefront resort campus, indoor atriums, large conventions and family water park | Proximity to AT&T Stadium/Globe Life Field/Choctaw Stadium and event crowds |
| Airport access | About 6 miles (10–15 min) to DFW Airport | DFW about 13 miles (approx.) — nearest airport info in listing: DFW 20.8 km / 12.9 mi |
Gaylord Texan sits on the southern shore of Lake Grapevine in Grapevine, close to DFW Airport and downtown Grapevine.
Best if you want a lakefront resort close to the airport and Grapevine attractions.
Live by Loews is in East Arlington within a short walk of the city’s stadiums and Texas Live! entertainment complex.
Best if proximity to Arlington’s stadiums and event district is your priority.
Gaylord Texan offers a very wide range of rooms and suites spread across a large resort complex.
Better for guests who need a variety of room sizes and suite options for families or large groups.
Live by Loews lists 300 guestrooms with a range of Deluxe, Luxury, Premium and accessible options.
Designed for comfortable stays around events with modern room categories and accessibility options.
Gaylord Texan provides multiple full-service restaurants, bars, and casual outlets across the resort.
More variety and scale — useful for multi-night stays where on-site dining matters.
Live by Loews has a single full-service restaurant, coffee shop, and multiple bars/lounges aimed at event guests.
Good for convenient pre- and post-event dining without the scale of a resort.
Gaylord Texan centers much of its leisure offering on Paradise Springs Water Park plus indoor pool options.
A clear choice if large water amenities and family pool time are a major part of your trip.
Live by Loews has a seasonal outdoor pool and rooftop terrace for guests to relax between events.
Sufficient for shorter stays and cooling off after events, but not a multi-attraction water complex.
Gaylord Texan includes a full-service spa and on-site nightlife options tied to large event spaces.
Offers full wellness services and resort nightlife for guests staying multiple days.
Live by Loews focuses on convenience and fitness for event crowds rather than a large spa complex.
Better for travelers who prioritize a strong fitness offering and easy access to event nightlife rather than resort spa services.

Gaylord Texan — water park, indoor pools, many family-oriented dining options and recreational activities on property.

Live by Loews — within a short walk of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium and Texas Live!.

Gaylord Texan — hundreds of thousands of square feet of meeting and exhibit space and large ballrooms.

Live by Loews — modern rooms, multiple bars and rooftop terrace designed for short, activity-centered stays.
Gaylord Texan — it is family-friendly, includes a seasonal water park (Paradise Springs) and activities for children; some Gaylord venues have age restrictions.
Live by Loews — it’s within walking distance of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium and the Texas Live! complex, making it convenient for game-day logistics.
Yes — Gaylord Texan has extensive meeting and exhibit space across many ballrooms and halls; Live by Loews also lists conference space with 13 meeting rooms and roughly 18,256 sq ft.
Gaylord Texan has Relâche Spa & Salon. Live by Loews does not publish a full-service spa in the supplier listing.
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