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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Hyatt Place Dallas/Allen
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Hampton Inn & Suites-Dallas Allen
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen
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Quality Inn Allen - Plano East
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Fairview/Allen
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Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Allen at The Village
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano/Richardson
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas NE - Allen by IHG
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Denizen McKinney Hotel
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Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Allen at the Event Center
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas – Plano North by IHG
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas McKinney/Allen
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano Parkway at Preston Road
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Home 2 Suites By Hilton Fairview Allen - King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking
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Sheraton McKinney Hotel
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Comfort Inn Plano-Dallas - King Room - Accessible/Non Smoking
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.