Hotels in Allen
Allen, Texas sits about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas along US-75, on the route the old Texas Electric Railway interurban once ran between Dallas and Sherman. Hotels cluster along the highway corridor and around the Allen Event Center.
Hotels near the Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site put visitors on the old interurban corridor that carried Dallas commuters north through Collin County until the line closed in 1948. Allen today is a fast-growing Dallas suburb along US-75, and its hotels sit mostly along the highway frontage roads near the Allen Event Center and The Village at Allen shopping district. The closest active rail connection is DART's Parker Road station in Plano, about ten miles south, so most guests arrive by car or rideshare rather than by train. This guide sorts the options by what actually matters for a stay here: parking, breakfast, fitness rooms, and proximity to the historic route.
Allen in numbers
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen
A 24/7 gym and restaurant under a mile from the old rail corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itAt roughly 0.8 miles, this Hilton Garden Inn is one of the closest 4-star options to the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, which is why I would look at it first in Allen. For families, the American restaurant saves an evening drive, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. The listing mentions no pool, worth knowing with younger children. Parents get a 24/7 fitness center. Check-in starts at 3pm.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas NE - Allen by IHG
Free breakfast, a hot tub and pool close to the old corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itAt roughly half a mile from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, this 2-star Holiday Inn Express is close to the old line, and I find it a sensible family base. The outdoor pool and hot tub give children something to look forward to, while free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi keep the stay simple. Note the 11am checkout, earlier than at many hotels in Allen, with check-in from 3pm.
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Hampton Inn & Suites-Dallas Allen
Free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and a gym near Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itFree hot breakfast and an indoor pool are the two reasons I would suggest this Hampton Inn & Suites to families in Allen. The pool works whatever the weather, and parking and Wi-Fi are free as well. A fitness center serves parents, and the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly 2 miles away. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon.
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Home 2 Suites By Hilton Fairview Allen - King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking
A non-smoking king studio suite between Fairview and Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itThis listing is a single room type, a non-smoking king studio suite in the Home2 Suites by Hilton between Fairview and Allen, about 2.4 miles from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site. I would choose it when a studio layout matters more than a long list of hotel extras. The interurban line closed in 1948, so this is a base for a road trip, not a rail one. Check-in is from 4pm, checkout by noon.
0.0Guest scoreParkingTru by Hilton Allen Dallas
Casual budget stay with breakfast and parking near Allen's corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itTru by Hilton Allen keeps things informal, and I would suggest it to families who want the essentials without extras. Breakfast and parking are free, the outdoor pool gives children a break on warm afternoons, and parents have a fitness room. The historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly 1.2 miles away, an easy short drive. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon, a standard rhythm for a short stay.
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Quality Inn Allen - Plano East
Indoor pool, sauna and breakfast half a mile from the old rail corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itAbout half a mile from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, this Quality Inn is one of the closest simple options, and I would consider it for a short family stay. The indoor pool works in any weather, the sauna is a bonus for parents, and the continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free. Note the hours: check-in from 4pm and checkout by 11am, both tighter than at most hotels nearby.
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano/Richardson
Informal dining and a bar a short drive from Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itThis Courtyard between Plano and Richardson is roughly 6.9 miles from the historic Allen Station site, so I would only suggest it to families whose plans lie on that side of the metro. For them, the outdoor pool is the main draw for children on warm days, the informal restaurant keeps dinner simple and the bar suits parents. There is a gym as well. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon.
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Denizen McKinney Hotel
A McKinney-facing stay a short drive from the Allen corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itI would pick Denizen McKinney for McKinney rather than for Allen: it sits about three miles from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, closer to McKinney's own downtown than to the Allen Event Center corridor. The interurban line stopped running in 1948, so nobody arrives here by train. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is by 11am. It has 143 reviews but no published score yet, so I treat it as a location choice.
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Sheraton McKinney Hotel
All-day dining and a 24-hour gym in McKinney's business district
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Sheraton McKinney is a business-leaning 4-star hotel roughly 4.5 miles from the historic Allen Station site, so I suggest it to families whose plans center on McKinney. The all-day restaurant makes early or late meals simple with children, and the bar suits parents in the evening. The listing mentions no pool, which matters for younger children. A 24-hour fitness center and meeting rooms complete the picture.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Fairview/Allen
All-suite comfort with a BBQ area near Fairview and Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itFor a family or a group, I like the all-suite layout here: every room is a suite, which gives children more space than a standard double. The BBQ area is the detail I would plan around, since it allows an evening meal outdoors without leaving the property. The indoor pool works in any weather, and there is a fitness center for parents. Note the later check-in from 4pm. The historic Allen Station site is roughly 2.4 miles away.
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Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
A relaxed lobby bar and pool in Richardson
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Drury Plaza sits in Richardson, roughly 7.3 miles from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, so I would only suggest it to families whose plans are in Richardson itself. There, the outdoor pool is the main asset for children on warm days, and the lobby bar gives parents a place to sit in the evening. Note the earlier 11am checkout, with check-in from 3pm.
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Hyatt Place Dallas/Allen
A complimentary shuttle and a pool close to the historic corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itRoughly half a mile from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site, this Hyatt Place has one feature I would point out to families: a complimentary area shuttle, which can spare a second car in Allen. The outdoor pool gives children a break on warm afternoons, and parking is free. Rooms are contemporary in style. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon, a standard rhythm for a short stay.
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Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
Conference hotel with a 24/7 gym and a steakhouse a mile from the corridor
View hotel →Why guests love itBuilt for conferences, this Marriott still has two things families can use: the outdoor pool, a real asset for children on a warm Texas afternoon, and a steakhouse that lets everyone eat on site after a working day. The 24/7 fitness center suits early risers. The historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is about a mile away. I would pick it when a work event and a family weekend overlap.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Allen at The Village
Free breakfast, parking and a hot tub near The Village at Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itFree breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool and a hot tub cover the basics a family needs, which is why I find this La Quinta near The Village at Allen an easy pick. The shopping district sits close by for meals and errands, and the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly a mile away. Wi-Fi is free too. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon.
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson
Art collection and a saltwater pool a short drive from Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itI would point families to this Hilton Garden Inn only if their plans are in Richardson, since the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly 8 miles away. In that case it works well: the indoor saltwater pool is open whatever the weather, the on-site restaurant saves an evening drive, and the art collection gives the public spaces more character than a standard business hotel. Check-in starts at 3pm.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas – Plano North by IHG
An IHG budget stay positioned toward Plano rather than Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itI see this Holiday Inn Express & Suites as a Plano base first: it sits about 4.6 miles from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site and faces Plano's retail and business corridors rather than Allen. The interurban line closed in 1948, so the station is a heritage stop, not a departure point. Check-in runs from 3pm with checkout by 11am, and 242 reviews back it, though no score is published here.
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Allen at the Event Center
The closest Courtyard to the Allen Event Center, with a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itI would book this Courtyard when a family trip is built around a show or a game at the Allen Event Center, which sits right next door, so the walk back after a late finish is short. The indoor pool gives children something to do the following morning, whatever the weather. The American-style restaurant and bar handle dinner on site. Check-in opens at 3pm and checkout is at noon.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas McKinney/Allen
Suite space and free breakfast between McKinney and Allen
View hotel →Why guests love itAll-suite rooms give families more space here than a standard double, and that is my main argument for this SpringHill Suites between McKinney and Allen. Breakfast is free, so mornings with children need no planning, and the outdoor pool helps on hot afternoons. There is a gym for parents. The historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly 5.4 miles away, so a car is useful. Check-in is from 3pm.
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano Parkway at Preston Road
A reliable Plano Parkway base with restaurant and free parking
View hotel →Why guests love itThis Courtyard sits roughly 9.2 miles from the historic Allen Station site, so I only suggest it to families whose plans are in Plano, around Preston Road. For them it is practical: the outdoor pool gives children a break on warm days, the American restaurant covers dinner without another drive, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is at noon, which suits a simple stay.
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Comfort Inn Plano-Dallas - King Room - Accessible/Non Smoking
An accessible, non-smoking king room in the Plano-Dallas area
View hotel →Why guests love itThis listing covers a single room type: an accessible, non-smoking king room at a Comfort Inn in the Plano-Dallas area, about nine miles from the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site. I would book it when step-free access is the priority and Plano is the real destination, not Allen. The interurban line closed in 1948, so expect to drive to the old station site. Check-in is from 3pm, checkout by 11am.
What to expect
- Most hotels sit within a mile or two of the Allen Event Center and The Village at Allen shopping district
- The nearest DART rail connection is Parker Road station in Plano, roughly ten miles south
- US-75 (Central Expressway) runs the length of the old interurban corridor and puts McKinney and Plano within a short drive
- Spring and fall bring the mildest weather for exploring the area on foot; summer heat makes a car-based stay more practical
Local tips
- ✓Book a hotel directly off US-75 if you plan to drive into Dallas, the highway access saves real time over side-street routes.
- ✓Pack for a car-based stay: Allen's hotels are spread along commercial corridors rather than a single walkable core.
- ✓If arriving by DART rail, plan a rideshare or rental car from Parker Road station in Plano for the final leg to Allen.
- ✓Check event calendars for the Allen Event Center before booking, hotel rates near it climb sharply on concert and hockey nights.
- ✓McKinney's restored downtown square is a short drive north and makes a better dinner stop than the highway strip near most hotels.
- ✓Reserve early for weekends during high school football season, Allen's stadium draws crowds that fill nearby hotels fast.
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FAQ
What is the Texas Electric Railway Allen Station?
It marks a stop on the historic Texas Electric Railway, an interurban electric line that carried passengers between Dallas and Sherman through Allen and McKinney from the early 1900s until the system shut down in 1948.
Is there still train service to Allen, Texas?
No passenger rail runs through Allen today. The nearest DART light rail stop is Parker Road station in Plano, about ten miles south, which is the practical starting point for a rideshare or rental car into Allen.
Where should I stay near Allen, Texas?
Most travelers pick a hotel along the US-75 frontage roads near the Allen Event Center or The Village at Allen, since that puts dining, shopping and highway access within a short drive of almost everywhere else in the area.
What kind of hotels are available near Allen?
Expect mid-range chain hotels: Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Choice brands dominate, with a mix of extended-stay suites, business-focused properties near the Event Center, and simpler budget options along the highway.
How far is Allen from downtown Dallas?
Allen sits roughly 25 miles north of downtown Dallas, a drive of 35 to 50 minutes on US-75 depending on traffic, which is heaviest during the morning and evening commute along the Central Expressway corridor.
What's the best time of year to visit Allen, Texas?
Spring and fall bring milder temperatures that make walking between the Event Center, The Village and nearby restaurants more comfortable; North Texas summers regularly top 95°F, which pushes most visitors back into their cars.