Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano Parkway at Preston Road
A reliable Plano Parkway base with restaurant and free parking
About this hotel
This is the furthest-out property in the cluster, roughly nine miles from the historic Allen station site, and makes the most sense for travelers whose plans are genuinely centered on Plano's Preston Road corridor rather than Allen. The on-site American restaurant covers meals without a drive back toward Allen, and free parking and WiFi hold steady even at this distance, confirming the free-parking standard across the wider corridor. The outdoor pool rounds out a fairly standard, dependable Courtyard property built more for business travelers and Plano-based visitors than for anyone chasing the historic Allen corridor specifically. Marriott loyalty members will also find the standard Courtyard points-earning structure applies here just as it would at any other property in the brand's portfolio.
- On-site restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Our take
I would pick Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano Parkway at Preston Road for a trip based in Plano, since the historic Texas Electric Railway Allen Station site is roughly 9.2 miles away, a real drive. The American restaurant saves going out after a long day, the outdoor pool covers a warm afternoon, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Check-in starts at 3pm and checkout is by noon, and 674 reviews give a fair picture.
- Book here primarily if Plano's Preston Road corridor is the actual focus of your trip.
- Use the on-site restaurant rather than planning a drive back toward Allen for dinner.
- Factor the nine-mile distance into any plans involving the historic Allen corridor from this base.
Why we love it
- On-site American restaurant
- Free parking even at this distance
- Reliable Courtyard standard
- Suited to a Plano Parkway stay
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.