Hotels in North Richland Hills/Smithfield
North Richland Hills and Smithfield sit on the TEXRail line between Fort Worth and DFW Airport, a Tarrant County stretch of freeway hotels built around Trinity Lakes Station and the drive to NRH2O.
Hotels in North Richland Hills and Smithfield cluster along the access roads feeding Trinity Lakes Station, the TEXRail stop that puts Fort Worth and DFW Airport within a short ride without a car. Most rooms sit inside a ten-minute taxi of the platform, mixed among chain hotels built for business travelers passing through Hurst and families headed to NRH2O Family Water Park. The area works for a TEXRail layover, an airport-adjacent overnight, or a few nights near the water park, rarely for anyone chasing walkable downtown streets.
North Richland Hills/Smithfield in numbers
4.5Guest scoreParkingLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham DFW Airport West-Glade
4.3Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Candlewood Suites DFW West - Hurst by IHG
4.2Guest scoreParkingTO PLATFORM
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas at Hurst Conference Center
4.2Guest scoreParkingHoliday Inn Fort Worth - Alliance by IHG
4.1Guest scoreParkingTO PLATFORM
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Worth NE Mall
4.0Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hTO PLATFORM
Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Hurst
3.9Guest scoreParkingFour Points by Sheraton Fort Worth North
3.8Guest scoreParkingRadisson Hotel Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek
What to expect
- Clustered within a 7-9 minute taxi of Trinity Lakes Station on the TEXRail line
- Free parking at nearly every property, useful for a park-and-ride start to the train
- Close enough to DFW Airport for a pre-flight or post-flight night without the airport markup
- Family hotels sit a short taxi from NRH2O Family Water Park in season
- Chain hotels dominate: expect predictable rooms over neighborhood character
Local tips
- ✓Book a hotel inside the 7-9 minute taxi band from Trinity Lakes Station if you are riding TEXRail rather than driving to Fort Worth or the airport.
- ✓Confirm free parking at booking if you plan to leave a car at the hotel and ride the train in, since not every property spells it out upfront.
- ✓Traveling with kids in summer, check the taxi time to NRH2O Family Water Park before booking; a few extra minutes matters after a day in the sun.
- ✓Rooms fill fastest around DFW Airport connections, so book earlier for weekday arrivals tied to early flights.
- ✓This stretch of Hurst and North Richland Hills has no walkable downtown; plan on a car or taxi for dinner beyond the hotel.
- ✓Pet-friendly options exist but are limited to a handful of chains, so filter early if traveling with an animal.
Where to stay
FAQ
What part of town are hotels in North Richland Hills/Smithfield in?
They sit along the Tarrant County freeway corridor between Fort Worth and DFW Airport, clustered a short taxi from Trinity Lakes Station on the TEXRail line rather than inside a walkable downtown.
Are these hotels close to Trinity Lakes Station and TEXRail?
Most sit within a 7-9 minute taxi of Trinity Lakes Station, making a TEXRail ride into Fort Worth or out to DFW Airport realistic without renting a car for the whole stay.
Is this a good base for DFW Airport?
Yes for an early flight or late arrival: several hotels are a short taxi from the terminals, and free parking makes a park-and-fly night straightforward compared with airport-adjacent chains that charge for it.
What kind of hotels are available here?
Mostly mid-range chain hotels aimed at business travel and families, with free breakfast and parking common; expect predictable rooms rather than boutique or independent properties.
Is North Richland Hills/Smithfield good for families visiting NRH2O?
Yes, several hotels sit a short taxi from NRH2O Family Water Park, and family-friendly amenities like pools and breakfast are common across the area's chain hotels.
Do I need a car to stay here?
A car or taxi budget helps: the corridor has no walkable downtown, so plan on driving or a short ride for dinner, the water park, or the train station itself.