What’s included and what costs extra
Room rates at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center do not include meals; on-site restaurants, bars, and Texan Eats room delivery are charged separately. Expect a mandatory daily resort fee and separate parking fees; some on-site amenities (water-park tickets, bike rentals, fitness center access, and basic Wi‑Fi) are part of those charges or listed as included with the resort fee.
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What’s included with your room
The standard room rate covers your guest room and access to resort common areas. Gaylord Texan offers several room types including Room, Executive Suite, Deluxe Suite, Standard Room, Standard Room (, Tub), Room (, Tub), and Family Suite.
Complimentary in-room Wi‑Fi is available per the property's amenity listing; free Wi‑Fi for in-room use may depend on booking channel and Marriott Bonvoy status, so check your reservation details.
- Access to the year-round indoor 20‑meter heated lap pool (hours reported 5:00 am–9:00 pm)
- Use of the 24‑hour fitness center with Technogym equipment, locker rooms, sauna and steam room
- Access to the resort’s four‑and‑a‑half acres of indoor garden atriums and public spaces
| Included with most bookings | Notes |
|---|---|
| Basic in-room Wi‑Fi | Complimentary per Marriott listing; third-party sites sometimes conflict |
| Indoor lap pool & fitness center access | Open to registered guests; spa guests also get lap pool/sauna/steam access |
| Access to atriums and public areas | Four‑and‑a‑half acres of indoor gardens and walkways under glass |
Resort fee and what it covers
A mandatory daily resort fee is charged at check‑in. Sources report the fee and inclusions vary by date; guests should confirm the current amount when booking.
The resort fee typically bundles small daily perks rather than major services — check your confirmation for exact inclusions.
- Common reported inclusions: two bottled waters per day and limited bike rentals
- Reported extras sometimes include a nightly/guest admission benefit to Glass Cactus (21+ access), a spa discount or dry‑cleaning credit, and shuttle access to selected on‑property venues
- The resort fee does not replace meal charges or parking fees
| Item | Usually included (reported) |
|---|---|
| Bottled water | Two per day |
| Bike rentals | Two per day (reported) |
| Glass Cactus access | Occasional admission credit for 21+ guests (reported) |
Parking, shuttles and transport costs
Parking at Gaylord Texan is charged separately from the room rate. The official property listing shows paid self‑parking and valet options.
The hotel does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle to/from DFW Airport; a paid one‑way shuttle service and other paid local shuttles are reported to run on set schedules.
- Self‑parking and valet are billed separately at check‑in (official page lists per‑day and per‑hour rates)
- Overnight parking typically includes in/out privileges for registered guests
- Paid one‑way shuttle to DFW Airport is reported to operate roughly between early morning and early afternoon and generally runs only from the resort to the airport
| Service | Reported price (check at booking) |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking | $29.00 per day (official listing — verify current rate) |
| Valet parking | $49.00 per day (official listing — verify current rate) |
| Paid shuttle to DFW | Reported per‑person fee; availability and directionality vary (confirm schedule) |
Pools, Paradise Springs Water Park and seasonal access
The resort has both year‑round indoor pool facilities and a seasonal outdoor water park called Paradise Springs Water Park (reported as a 10‑acre complex with lazy river).
Paradise Springs is seasonal (reported Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) and access rules and ticket allotments are managed by the resort — overnight guests receive a limited number of water‑park tickets with standard room or suite bookings, according to some reports.
- Indoor: 20‑meter heated lap pool near Relâche Spa (reported hours 5:00 am–9:00 pm)
- Outdoor/seasonal: Paradise Springs Water Park — lazy river, slides and splash areas; reserved for overnight resort guests only
- Reported ticket allotments: four water‑park tickets per standard room and six per suite (sources vary — confirm at check‑in)
- Water‑park rules commonly include appropriate swimwear, no glass containers, and possible restrictions on personal inflatables
| Pool type | Access |
|---|---|
| Indoor lap pool | Open year‑round to registered guests |
| Paradise Springs Water Park (seasonal) | Open seasonally; reserved for overnight guests — hours and ticketing vary by season |
Dining, room service and extra food costs
Meals and drinks are not included in room rates. The resort operates multiple on‑site restaurants, bars and grab‑and‑go outlets; each venue charges separately.
Texan Eats – À la Carte Room Delivery provides in‑room dining for pickup or delivery during posted hours.
- Full‑service restaurants: Old Hickory Steakhouse (dinner service, Smart Casual), Zeppole (Italian, evening hours), Riverwalk Cantina (all‑day Tex‑Mex)
- Bars and lounges: Silver Bar, DUSK, Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill (sports bar with large HD screen), Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar (poolside)
- Grab‑and‑go: Mission Plaza Marketplace Express (Starbucks), Cocoa Bean (morning sweets), Gelato (desserts)
| Venue | Typical service/hours |
|---|---|
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Dinner (evenings); reservations recommended |
| Riverwalk Cantina | Breakfast to late night (reported 6:30 am–12:00 am) |
| Texan Eats – Room Delivery | Daily pickup/delivery (reported 6:30 am–12:00 am) |
Spa, fitness and paid treatments
Relâche Spa & Salon is the on‑site full‑service spa; spa treatments (massages, facials, body treatments, salon services) are charged per service and are not covered by room rates.
Spa guests are typically allowed use of the lap pool, sauna and steam room as part of their spa visit, but treatments, private suites, and specialized services incur extra charges.
- Relâche Spa is reported as a 25,000‑square‑foot facility with 12 treatment rooms and two spa suites
- Signature services include couples and prenatal massage (after the first trimester), facials, scrubs/wraps, manicures/pedicures and waxing (each service priced separately)
- The 24‑hour fitness center is available to hotel guests at no additional charge
| Service | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments (massage, facial, etc.) | No — paid per treatment |
| Spa amenities (steam/sauna, lap pool use for spa guests) | Often included with spa appointment |
| Fitness center | Included for registered guests |
Meetings, event spaces and wedding extras
Gaylord Texan has extensive meeting and event space; room rental, catering, A/V, and event staffing are billed separately from guest rooms.
Popular event venues have published capacities and measurements — organizers should work with the resort’s event team to confirm costs and included services.
- Large event spaces include the Longhorn Exhibition Hall and multiple ballrooms (Texas Ballroom, Grapevine Ballroom, Tate Ballroom, Yellow Rose Ballroom) — capacities and sq. ft. are published
- Glass Cactus is also available as a lakefront nightclub/event venue (age restrictions apply for entry)
- Wedding services and private‑dining options are available but typically carry rental and catering fees
| Venue | What’s typically extra |
|---|---|
| Ballrooms and exhibit halls | Room rental, A/V, catering, staffing and setup |
| Glass Cactus (nightclub) | Entry or event fees; 21+ access rules apply for nightclub areas |
| Private dining/wedding packages | Venue fee, food & beverage minimums, and extras billed separately |
