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NYLO Las Colinas' First Baby Steps Appear to Be Steady

Where: 1001 W Royal Lane, [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

NYLO Las Colinas opened its doors in July with a lovely ribbon-cutting ceremony, after lots of anticipation and a whole lotta slowdown with the chain's expansion. Better late than never on this one, we suppose — the NYLO chain has been a fave of HC's since the first property opened in Dallas in winter of 2007, and its middle child was born in Warwick, Rhode Island and now Irving, Texas (Las Colinas) boasts the third property in the still-young chain.

So, how does property number three appear to be faring? So far, so good — at least according to the lone review of the place on TripAdvisor.

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The World Gets Its Third NYLO Hotel Today

Where: 1001 W Royal Lane [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

Ah, yes, it is Monday, we're all in a poopy mood — but what a glorious day! NYLO number three opens today!

Today marks the grand opening of NYLO Las Colinas (in Irving, Texas — just outside of Dallas) and, according to the website, it seems you can even rest your head on one of those brand new NYLO pillows this evening: the hotel's website is showing availability starting at $139.00 per night (a special opening rate, down from what appears to be the standard rate of $159).

Or, if you're up for it, you can book yourself a sweet themed Dallas package. For $186, the Explore Dallas gives you tickets to the zoo, museum or aquarium and a 4:00 pm checkout; For $176, the Fit For You package includes a free breakfast, transportation to and daily passes for LA Fitness.

Check out other package rates and availability here; a big ol' congrats to NYLO for getting their third hotel open, even if they're a little bit behind schedule on the whole expansion thing. Slow and steady wins the race!

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The Newest NYLO is Gonna Be a Bit Greener

Where: 1001 W Royal Lane [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

We were surprised when we heard the Dallas suburbs were getting another NYLO before anyone else, but we're also surprised (in a good way) to hear that the NYLO Dallas/Las Colinas (yes, that's the clumsy official name) is not only about to open, but is also going to be really green.

NYLO has signed a deal with TXU Energy which makes it the first hotel in the area to purchase 100% of their electricity from a certified renewable energy source. They've also been green during the building process: they used construction techniques which "reduced the need for excessive materials" (we hope they still used enough, though) and they've installed hi-tech electrical and plumbing systems which are aimed at lowering energy consumption.

They're also doing the "little green things" that add up to a lot: air-conditioning turns off automatically if you leave your room, and the preservative-free toiletries are provided in recycled bottles.

It's good to see things on track after NYLO Las Colinas had a setback last year when funding (and therefore, construction) slowed down for a while, but now they're ready to open soon. Book your $139 room for July 27 while you still can.

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NYLO's Third Property Set to Open July 27

Where: 1001 W Royal Lane [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

Good news! Our fave budget-chic brand, NYLO, is opening up its third property in Irving, Texas (Las Colinas — in the Dallas area) on July 27th. The brand's expansion has been going pretty slowly since the first property in Plano, Texas opened up in December of '07, but we'll take what we can get here and remain hopeful that NYLO and their spinoff brand, XP, will pull through and keep opening up hotels as planned.

We dropped in on the NYLO site today and noticed NYLO Las Colinas is taking rezzies starting on July 27th (that's a Monday), and they're running a special opening rate promo with rates down as low as $139.00 until September 7 (when they'll go up to around $159-ish).

Check out the hotel (and the sweet-ass pool with an outdoor bar) here, and cross your fingers for no delays on this bad boy.

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Let's Mess With Texas

Where: 221 East Las Colinas Boulevard [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

[Editor's Note: Hotel Maven bbayne is back with a look at a couple hotels in the Lone Star State. He gives us the background story on two Texas hotels that make his heart grow fonder.]

Ben Carpenter was a young WW II lieutenant stationed there with the 124th Calvary. Their mission was to free Burma from Japanese occupation. As part of the 75th Infantry Battalion (idolized in the 1962 Jeff Chandler movie "Merrill's Marauders"), Texan Carpenter earned a Silver Star for gallantry in action. During his time there, he developed a keen appreciation of the art and culture of Burma, which is reflected in the Omni Mandalay at Las Colinas in Irving.

Ben Carpenter and his son John set out to build this property in 1983. Its fountains, artwork, and gardens reflect the splendor of the Mandalay memorialized in the Kipling poem "The Road to Mandalay". Set in the quiet corner of a financial center that is home to Exxon/Mobil and Nokia, this hotel is as ideal for a conference as a solo guest. Courteous doorman greet you on exit and entrance. Towering rooms boast generous windows that bring in the space and skyline of Dallas.

It all started in Mandalay(don't all roads lead there)? There, a Texan war hero received the inspiration for an American hotel- Dallas' Omni Mandalay. That's right, this place is a ho' down, Burmese style.

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Wyndham Garden Hotel Las Colinas: Three Stars, Texas Style

Where: 110 John Carpenter Freeway [map], Irving, TX, United States, 75039

According to a recent guest at the Wyndham Garden Hotel Las Colinas near Dallas, the sign pictured to our right was nailed to the wall in the lobby bar.  

What prompted this signs hanging?  Who knows, but as far as we know the Wyndham isn't known for its gun toting guests, and this particular Wyndham comes equipped with Aeron chairs in the rooms!   Aeron chairs and guns just don't mix.  

Something is askew. Can someone ping Michael Moore, he needs to look into this.  Maybe there is a WalMart next door?  Now we are just guessing.

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