Gaylord Texan Visitor Plan: Parking, Map, Restaurants & Convention Rooms
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a large resort-convention campus at 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. It is commonly described as a Dallas-area venue, but the physical address is in Grapevine.
The fastest way to avoid a bad arrival is to identify your exact room or activity first, then match that to the correct parking route, resort map, dining window and event instructions.
Direct answer: what to know before you go
Reviewed August 20, 2026Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, but not Dallas city proper.
Grapevine, TX 76051, USA.
General resort and accessibility questions.
87 event rooms on Marriott’s current meeting page.
Level 1 exhibit hall, divisible A–F.
No complimentary hotel airport shuttle listed.
Current official overnight figures; day/event rates can differ.
Bring card or supported mobile payment.
Breakfast, grab-and-go, Tex-Mex, steak, Italian, sports bar and room delivery.
Next Paradise Springs block starts Fri, Aug 21.
Alliance summit ends Aug 20; PDI begins Aug 21.
Then use the map level and entrance route below.
Which Gaylord Texan visitor are you?
Conference or convention
Save the exact hall/ballroom letter, organizer check-in instructions and parking product before you drive. “Gaylord Texan” alone is not enough route detail.
Staying overnight
Plan around 4 PM check-in, 11 AM checkout and hotel self/valet parking. Pre-paid day-guest event parking is not valid for overnight guests.
Restaurant or attraction
Check the date-specific activity schedule and restaurant hours first. Paradise Springs is seasonal, and the whole resort is cashless.
Booth, freight or meeting
Use the event-specific service portal for utilities, internet, decorator, diagrams and deadlines. Public guest instructions are not booth move-in instructions.
Gaylord Texan is in Grapevine, TX—not Dallas city proper
The physical address is 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. Marriott uses “Dallas-area” language because Grapevine is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, but navigation, shipping and venue paperwork should use Grapevine.
Search-user fix: queries containing “Gaylord Texan Dallas TX” normally refer to this same Grapevine property. There is not a second Dallas-city Gaylord Texan address to navigate to.
10 minutes before you leave: save these four things
Best screenshot to keep on your phone: organizer agenda showing your room letters + parking confirmation + the resort PDF page that contains your meeting level.
Gaylord Texan parking: the official page shows two pricing formats
Marriott currently displays $17 hourly / $29 daily self-parking and $49 daily valet. On the same official property listing it also displays a second note describing self-parking as $24–$29 by time and valet as $45–$49, with overnight self at $29 and valet at $49 plus tax. Because the official page itself is internally inconsistent, a single permanent day-guest price would be misleading.
| Parking type | Current official information | Entry instruction | What can change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight self parking | $29 published overnight figure + tax | Resort Parking Garage | Hotel package/folio details |
| Overnight valet | $49 published overnight figure + tax | Main resort arrival | Package and current valet conditions |
| Premium Convention Center Lot | Date/product-specific | Gaylord Trail & Hwy 26 main entrance; stay left | Availability and event-date price |
| Resort Parking Garage day/event product | Date/product-specific | Gaylord Trail & Hwy 26 main entrance; stay right | Selected-date price and eligibility |
| Offsite event parking | Date/product-specific | Ruth Wall & Hwy 26; follow signs to assigned lot | Exact offsite lot is not guaranteed; shuttle is part of event program |
| Pickup / drop-off | No long-term parking implied | Convention Center Circle | Event traffic controls |
| EV charging | Available | On property | Charger availability |
Pre-paid event parking is for day guests. Gaylord’s parking page says it is not valid for overnight guests. If no attendant scans your pre-paid parking at entry, the official instruction is to pull a ticket and present the pre-paid parking product when exiting.
Gaylord Texan resort map PDF: which level contains your room?
The current official two-page Marriott resort map is far more useful than a generic map pin. It separates the hotel atriums, convention center and Vineyard Tower by level. Use the list below to decide which map page/level matters to you.
| Zone / level | What the PDF places there | Who should care |
|---|---|---|
| Convention Center Level 1 — Exhibit Level | Longhorn Exhibit Halls + FedEx Office Business Center | Trade-show attendees, exhibitors, shipping/pickup |
| Convention Center Level 2 — Mezzanine | Sales & Conference Management | Planners and event-management appointments |
| Convention Center Parking Level | Convention Center Circle Drive + Hertz Car Rental | Pickup/drop-off and rental-car users |
| Vineyard Tower Level 1 | Davis, High Plains, Mesilla, San Saba, Texoma, Escondido, Vineyard Boardroom, Vineyard Terrace | Breakout attendees and smaller sessions |
| Vineyard Tower Level 2 | Tate Ballroom + Grapevine Terrace | Tate conference attendees |
| Convention Center Level 3 | Texas Ballroom, City Hall breakouts (San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth), Grapevine Ballroom | Ballroom/general-session attendees |
| Hotel / Lone Star Tower | Pecos, Del Rio, Mustang, Palomino, Appaloosa rooms; Yellow Rose Ballroom; Bluebonnet & Primrose Boardrooms | Hotel-side meetings and executive sessions |
PDF freshness check: the official resort-map PDF is still live and useful. A separate older facility-guide PDF URL surfaced in search but now redirects to Marriott’s generic site, so this refresh does not treat that redirected file as current evidence.
Gaylord Texan events: what the official exhibitor-services schedule actually tells you
Gaylord’s exhibitor-services schedule is useful for confirming that a convention is on-site and which room block it uses. It is not a public ticket calendar; many listings are badge-only or private conferences.
| Listing | Dates | Space | What the visitor should do |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Letter Carriers Association Annual Conference | Aug 14–21 | Texas C–D | Online exhibitor ordering is closed; attendees use organizer credentials/schedule |
| Alliance Technical Group Client Summit | Aug 17–20 | Tate B | Aug 20 is the listed final date; access is organizer-controlled |
| PDI Annual Users Conference | Aug 21–26 | Longhorn E–F | Starts tomorrow; save Longhorn hall letters before arrival |
| McLane Engage | Aug 23–28 | Longhorn A–D | Use event-specific move-in and attendee instructions |
| The Next Level Maker Conference | Aug 26–29 | Longhorn F | Confirm registration and public/private access with organizer |
| TAAO & ICTA 87th Annual Conference | Aug 30–Sep 1 on Gaylord service portal | Tate B | Organizer page has broader conference dates; use organizer for final attendee itinerary |
Why dates can differ: exhibitor-service dates may describe service/order windows or venue-use dates, while the association’s attendee conference page can show a slightly broader program range. Use the organizer for your arrival/departure dates.
Paradise Springs and SummerFest: what is open on August 20?
Today, Thursday Aug 20: Paradise Springs is not scheduled open. The 2026 live water-park page says daily operation ended Aug 16 and Friday–Sunday operation resumes Aug 21 through Sep 20.
Paradise Springs
10-acre water park, 600-foot lazy river, two zip lines and a 6,000-sq-ft family lagoon. Current page describes it as an overnight-resort-guest amenity.
Next opening
Friday, Aug 21. After the daily summer block, official schedule is Fri–Sun through Sep 20.
All-American SummerFest
Resort-wide summer programming continues through Sep 7, 2026. Specific activities and times remain date-dependent.
Old PDF warning: an older “Know Before You Go” PDF surfaced in search, but its URL now redirects and its rules are not used here as current 2026 evidence. The live Marriott water-park page controls this section.
Gaylord Texan photos: use the gallery to answer a question
Marriott’s official gallery currently contains 190 photos/videos. Instead of browsing randomly, open the category that solves your decision.
First visit
Use exterior, Lone Star Atrium and RiverWalk Atrium photos to understand how much of the resort is indoors and why walking time matters.
Meeting attendee
Look for boardroom, ballroom, pre-function, Mission Plaza and Glass Cactus images. Then pair the photo with the official PDF floor location.
Restaurant choice
Dining images help compare atmosphere at Zeppole, Old Hickory, Riverwalk Cantina and Silver Bar before reserving.
Copyright-safe implementation: this page links to Marriott’s live gallery instead of copying Marriott’s gallery images into an independent article.
Gaylord Texan restaurants: current hours and the fastest option between sessions
Marriott’s current dining page confirms the resort is cashless and now says room service is available. Breakfast is available onsite for a fee; do not assume a hotel rate includes complimentary breakfast.
| Outlet | Style | Published hours | Good fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Steakhouse | Daily 5:30 PM–9:00 PM | Business dinner / special meal |
| Riverwalk Cantina | Tex-Mex | Daily 6:30 AM–12:00 AM | Breakfast through late dinner; broad window |
| Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill | American | Daily 11:00 AM–1:00 AM | Groups, games, later food |
| Zeppole | Italian | Daily 5:00 PM–9:00 PM | Dinner, pizza/pasta |
| Texan Eats | Pickup / room delivery | Daily 6:30 AM–12:00 AM | Guest-room convenience; current published delivery fee $5 |
| Mission Plaza Marketplace | Coffee / grab-and-go | Daily 6:30 AM–9:00 PM | Short conference breaks |
| Cocoa Bean | Coffee / pastry | Daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM | Early session coffee |
| Silver Bar | Bar | Daily 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | Post-event drinks |
| Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar | Seasonal poolside | Lunch/dinner when operating | Water-park days only; check seasonal schedule |
| DUSK | Cocktails / small bites | Check current listing | Late-night/private-event atmosphere |
45-minute lunch strategy: do not leave the campus unless your organizer built in travel time. Grab-and-go is the safest low-friction choice; Riverwalk Cantina has the broadest published full-service window, but queues can spike with convention breaks.
Gaylord Texan floor plans: the room numbers that matter most
Marriott currently lists 87 event rooms, 490,132 sq ft of total event space, a largest-space capacity of 10,000 and a separate “100 breakout rooms” stat. Do not simply add 87 + 100; Marriott presents those as separate planning metrics, not as a simple count of unique named rooms.
| Space | Area | Published capacity examples | Navigation note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn Exhibition Hall | 179,520 sq ft | 10,000 listed for largest setup categories | Level 1 exhibit level; divides A–F |
| Texas Ballroom | 49,025 sq ft | 5,416 theater • 4,000 reception • 3,390 banquet | Convention Center Level 3 |
| Grapevine Ballroom | 32,375 sq ft | 3,662 theater • 3,240 reception • 2,230 banquet | Convention Center Level 3 |
| Tate Ballroom | 32,010 sq ft | Setup-dependent | Vineyard Tower Level 2; 11,270 sq ft pre-function published |
| Vineyard Tower expansion | 86,000 sq ft meeting expansion | Multiple rooms | ~30k ballroom + 30k breakout + 26k pre-function |
| Bluebonnet Boardroom | 720 sq ft | Up to 12 | Lone Star Tower Level 4 |
| Vineyard Boardroom | Small executive room | Up to 10 | Near main lobby/guest registration |
Longhorn A–F: why the letter matters
Marriott’s current chart lists Longhorn A at 29,760 sq ft; B and C at 21,600 each; D and F at 36,000 each; and E at 34,320. A conference using “Longhorn E–F” can therefore occupy a very different part of the hall than one using “Longhorn A–D.” Save the letter range, not just “Longhorn.”
Glass Cactus: do not confuse it with a convention-center ballroom
Glass Cactus is Gaylord Texan’s separate lakefront entertainment/event venue. Its current official site lists 43,000 sq ft, built-in A/V, dedicated parking, a large stage, multiple bars and capacity up to 2,400.
Going to nightlife
Use the Glass Cactus event/calendar instructions rather than a ballroom map.
Planner
It can work as a reception, corporate event or entertainment venue distinct from the main convention halls.
Parking
The official Glass Cactus site lists dedicated parking; event-night instructions still control.
Hotel details that affect a convention stay
Rooms
1,814 newly renovated guest rooms and 127 suites are promoted on the current meetings page.
Check-in
4:00 PM; minimum check-in age 18.
Checkout
11:00 AM. Ask about luggage handling if sessions run later.
Pets
Pets are currently listed as not allowed; service animals are welcomed under accessibility rules.
The resort includes 4.5 acres of indoor gardens and waterways. That makes dining and networking convenient in bad weather, but it also means “onsite” can still involve a meaningful walk between hotel towers, atriums and convention levels.
Wi-Fi: Marriott promotes free Wi-Fi as a Bonvoy-member benefit when booking direct. Meeting/exhibitor network service is a separate technical product and should not be confused with ordinary guest Wi-Fi.
DFW Airport to Gaylord Texan: close, but no free hotel shuttle
| Source / option | Current detail | User takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Airport | About 6.0 miles | Close to the resort, but traffic and pickup time still matter |
| Dallas Love Field | About 20.8 miles | Longer ground transfer |
| Hotel airport shuttle | Not provided for DFW or DAL | Arrange rideshare, taxi, private car or rental car |
| Hertz | On-site rental counter/service listed | Useful if your trip extends beyond the resort |
| “Local Shuttle $255” | Marriott displays this under transportation without clearly defining the route | Do not assume it is a DFW transfer; confirm what service the $255 refers to before booking |
Accessible arrival and venue features
Marriott’s current accessibility listing includes accessible on-site parking, van-accessible parking, an accessible main entrance, elevators, accessible meeting spaces and restaurants, accessible pool entry and valet parking for vehicles outfitted for wheelchair drivers.
Before arrival
Call 817-778-1000 when you need a route or accommodation tied to a specific disability or meeting location.
Service animals
Marriott says service animals are welcome without a fee or documentation.
EV charging
Electric vehicle charging stations are listed on property, subject to availability.
Verified sustainability certifications
LEED
Current Marriott property information lists LEED: New Construction Certified.
Green Key
Current Marriott property information lists Green Key Eco-Rating Program Certified.
Electrical, internet and booth setup: details hidden in the service portal
The Gaylord exhibitor portal contains operational rules that are more useful than a generic “contact Exhibitor Services” sentence. Exact prices/deadlines can vary by event, so use your own event page as final authority.
| Issue | Current portal guidance | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Island-booth utilities | Scaled utilities diagram required; without it, utilities may not be installed before arrival | Upload diagram with outlet/drop locations early |
| Permanent building outlets | May not be used by exhibitors | Order required electrical service through event portal |
| Onsite electrical/water/drain | Current event pages state onsite orders are standard price +20% | Order before show-site window when possible |
| Electrical circuits | Portal states circuits are on 24 hours/day | Ask about equipment shutdown needs separately |
| Advance pricing | Many event pages switch pricing about 14 days before show | Use the exact deadline on your event page |
| Internet / Wi-Fi | Wireless, wired and phone services can be ordered; event-specific IT diagram rules apply | Use dedicated service for POS, demos, uploads or VPN-critical booths |
| Customer access points | Some current portal terms restrict customer-supplied wireless APs without agreement | Ask IT before bringing your own wireless infrastructure |
| Relocating a wired drop | Current portal terms can assess labor for relocation | Mark exact location on the IT install diagram before install |
Exhibitor Services: 817-778-3680 • TexanExhibitHall@GaylordHotels.com. Current event pages also identify separate internet/phone ordering and event decorators, so do not assume Gaylord handles freight/furniture for every show.
Shipping booth materials or packages to Gaylord Texan
The on-site FedEx Office Print & Ship Center is inside the hotel and is explicitly positioned for convention/exhibitor support: packing, shipping, signs, banners, office supplies, copying and printing.
Use the Marriott-published address format
Hours
Daily 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on the current meetings page.
Phone
817-722-2182
usa5518@fedex.com
Receiving is not “drop it anywhere.” Marriott says FedEx generally can deliver/pick up at suites and meeting rooms, but delivery limits can apply, packages cannot be left unattended, and an authorized signer must be present to approve handling/delivery charges.
Planner contacts and services worth knowing
Encore A/V
Marriott lists Encore for audiovisual production/support with current phone 817-778-3280.
FedEx Office
Printing, shipping, signs, banners, copying and office supplies onsite—useful for last-minute conference operations.
Hertz
On-site rental support; Marriott lists 214-674-5242 for more information.
Marriott’s current event page also publishes catering figures for breaks and meals. Treat those as current published planning references, not guaranteed quotes; final menu, taxes, service charges, minimums and contract terms belong in the planner proposal.
Official data conflicts this refresh resolves
Common Gaylord Texan problems and the fastest fix
| Problem | Likely reason | Do this |
|---|---|---|
| GPS search says Dallas but confirmation says Grapevine | Dallas-area marketing | Use 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051 |
| You are at the wrong parking lane | Convention lot and garage split at main entrance | Convention lot = left; resort garage = right |
| Pre-paid parking is rejected for overnight stay | Day-guest parking is not overnight parking | Use hotel self/valet and charge appropriately to room/folio |
| You cannot find Longhorn E–F | You saved hall name but not level/letter | Official PDF: Longhorn is Convention Center Level 1; use E–F letter signage |
| Paradise Springs is closed on Thursday Aug 20 | Weekend-only block starts Aug 21 | Use current Fri–Sun schedule through Sep 20 |
| You expected a free DFW shuttle | No hotel airport shuttle is listed | Arrange rideshare/taxi/private car/rental |
| Your booth has no outlet installed | Missing diagram / late utility order | Contact Exhibitor Services and your event decorator; onsite surcharges can apply |
| A package is at FedEx but not in your room | FedEx cannot leave packages unattended | Coordinate authorized receipt and handling with on-site FedEx |
Related convention-center.org guides
Internal-link cleanup: the separate /gaylord-texan-resort-convention-center-grapevine/ URL targets the same venue/entity. This guide does not link to it. If its content intent overlaps, consolidate rather than creating two doorway-style pages for the same property.
Open the official page that solves your exact task
These links come after the explanation so you know why you are leaving this guide and what to look for on the official site.
| Need | Official source | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel basics / accessibility / parking | Marriott overview | Address, phone, check-in, parking, airport, accessibility, certifications |
| Floor plans / capacities / shipping | Marriott Meetings & Events | 87 rooms, capacity chart, FedEx, AV, planner tools |
| Resort floor map PDF | Official 2-page resort map | Hotel zones, meeting levels, Longhorn, FedEx, Vineyard Tower, Convention Center Circle |
| Restaurants | Official dining page | Current hours, reservations, room delivery and breakfast options |
| Photos | Official gallery | Current exterior, atrium, room, dining, meeting and activity visuals |
| Paradise Springs | Live water-park page | Current 2026 operating dates and amenities |
| Pre-paid event parking | Official Gaylord parking tickets | Select date and see left/right/offsite arrival instructions |
| Exhibitor services | Official event-service search | Find your event, utilities, internet, deadlines and decorator instructions |
| Glass Cactus | Official Glass Cactus site | Venue details, nightlife/event information and booking |
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center FAQs
Where is Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center located?
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is at 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. It is in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area but physically located in Grapevine, not Dallas city proper.
What is the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center address?
The exact address is 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051, USA. Use that Grapevine address for general GPS routing.
What is the Gaylord Texan phone number?
The main resort number is 817-778-1000. Exhibitor Services currently lists 817-778-3680 for convention utility and exhibitor-order questions.
Is Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas?
No. The physical property is in Grapevine, Texas. Marriott markets it as a Dallas-area resort because Grapevine is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area.
How much is parking at Gaylord Texan?
Marriott currently shows $17 hourly and $29 daily self-parking plus $49 daily valet, while the same official property page also displays a separate time-based parking note. Treat $29 overnight self-parking and $49 overnight valet as the clearest published overnight figures and verify the live day-guest or event charge before entering.
Where do I park for a convention at Gaylord Texan?
Follow the parking product or organizer instructions. Premium Convention Center Lot traffic uses the Gaylord Trail and Highway 26 main entrance and stays left; Resort Parking Garage traffic uses the same entrance and stays right. Offsite event parking uses the Ruth Wall and Highway 26 entrance with shuttle service.
Is Gaylord Texan cashless?
Yes. Current Gaylord Texan dining and pre-paid parking pages state that the resort is cashless. Bring a credit card or supported mobile payment method.
What restaurants are at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center?
Current on-property dining includes Old Hickory Steakhouse, Riverwalk Cantina, Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill, Zeppole, Texan Eats room delivery, Mission Plaza Marketplace, Cocoa Bean, Silver Bar and seasonal Paradise Springs Kitchen & Bar. Marriott also presents DUSK as a cocktail-bar experience.
Does Gaylord Texan have room service?
Yes. Marriott's current dining FAQ says room service is available, and Texan Eats provides pickup or guest-room delivery from 6:30 AM to midnight with a currently published $5 delivery fee.
Does Gaylord Texan include free breakfast?
Do not assume complimentary breakfast. Marriott's current dining FAQ says breakfast is available onsite for a fee at Riverwalk Cantina, Texan Eats, Mission Plaza Marketplace and Cocoa Bean.
Where can I see Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center photos?
Use Marriott's official gallery. It currently contains 190 images and videos covering the exterior, Lake Grapevine, atriums, guest rooms, restaurants, meeting spaces and resort activities.
What events are at Gaylord Texan right now?
As of August 20, 2026, the official exhibitor-services schedule shows the National Letter Carriers Association Annual Conference continuing through August 21 and the Alliance Technical Group Client Summit ending August 20. PDI Annual Users Conference begins August 21, followed by McLane Engage on August 23. These service listings are not automatically public-admission events.
Is Paradise Springs Water Park open today, August 20, 2026?
No. The official 2026 schedule shows daily operation ending August 16, then Friday–Sunday operation from August 21 through September 20. The next scheduled opening after August 20 is Friday, August 21.
Does Gaylord Texan have an airport shuttle from DFW?
No complimentary hotel airport shuttle is listed for DFW or Dallas Love Field. Marriott lists DFW about six miles away, so plan on rideshare, taxi, private car, rental car or another arranged service.
How large is the Gaylord Texan Convention Center?
Marriott currently lists 490,132 square feet of total event space and 87 event rooms. Longhorn Exhibition Hall is 179,520 square feet and the largest-space capacity shown by Marriott is 10,000.
Where is Longhorn Exhibition Hall?
The official resort map places Longhorn Exhibit Halls on Level 1, the exhibit level, of the convention center. The hall divides into Longhorn A through F, so use the letter on your agenda or exhibitor paperwork.
Can I ship packages to Gaylord Texan for a conference?
Yes, but use the on-site FedEx Office instructions rather than a generic hotel label. Include the guest name, mobile number and convention or group name. FedEx Office says packages generally can be delivered to guest suites or meeting rooms, but an authorized signer must be present and handling or delivery fees may apply.
What are the FedEx Office hours at Gaylord Texan?
The current Marriott meetings page lists the on-site FedEx Office Print & Ship Center as open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with phone 817-722-2182.
Is Gaylord Texan accessible?
Marriott lists accessible on-site and van-accessible parking, an accessible main entrance, accessible meeting spaces and restaurants, elevators, accessible pool entry and service animals welcomed without a fee or documentation. Call 817-778-1000 for a disability-specific route or service question.
Does Gaylord Texan have EV charging?
Yes. Marriott lists electric vehicle charging stations at the property, subject to availability.
What time is check-in and check-out at Gaylord Texan?
Current Marriott property details list check-in at 4:00 PM and checkout at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 18.
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