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Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Accommodations are an important part of any travel experience. We’ve had positive experiences staying at other Renaissance properties. That’s why we were excited to get a chance to stay at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. For us, quiet rooms for a good night’s sleep, a convenient location, and a comfortable environment are the basic requirements. But, of course, we’re happy when we get more. And our recent stay at the Renaissance in Plano offered us a whole lot more. In fact, it was one of the favorite parts of our stay.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Disclaimer: Our trip to Plano and our stay at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel was sponsored by Visit Plano. The opinions expressed in this review are strictly our own based on our experience.

Sometimes we just use our hotel as a place to sleep, maybe as a launching off point for visiting more interesting parts of a destination. But while we enjoyed all of the fun we had exploring Plano, the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel was just as much a part of the fun as anywhere else we visited around the destination.

East Meets West

The first thing we noticed at the hotel was the blending of the western cowboy and Asian aesthetics. It’s fun exploring creatively used artifacts that highlight this “West of Zen” approach. We encountered branding irons hanging from the ceiling of the Whiskey Moon bar, which also holds a huge selection of both Texan and Asian whiskeys.

Birdcages hang from the ceiling of the signature restaurant OMA, which offers intriguing fusion dishes. Walls featuring origami Texas longhorns or blue and white china plates add to the ambiance.  The owners of the hotel blend their Asian heritage with the Renaissance approach of embracing local culture in a fun and interesting way. We continued discovering new features throughout our stay.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Details
Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Details

Punch Ceremony

The Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is much more interactive than many hotels. The idea is for you not just to enjoy your stay at the hotel, but to get involved with it in a fun way. One unique way they help you do that is with a “Punch Ceremony” that happens at 6 pm sharp each weekday. This ritual begins with a guest banging a big gong to call the guests to attention. Then, one of the talented mixologists assembles a unique punch drink that the hotel guests can taste. It’s different every day. We tried two of them, one was a hearty coffee-infused tummy warmer, while the other was a fruity gin potion that felt like a cool sea breeze. It was a super fun way to usher in the evening. And, if truth be told, Sue loved banging the gong.

Bang a gong Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
Bang a gong at the Whiskey Moon Bar at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Amenities Aplenty

We spend a lot of time galavanting around during our travels. But we love to know that there are amenities waiting for us when we can take time to use them. The Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel really shines when it comes to all those “extras.” They help you relax and enjoy yourself.

One of the places we liked scoping out is the pool area. This one is huge. It has a great view of the city, tons of seating and tables, and even some of those loungers built into the pool where you can kind of hang out and cool yourself off in the water without getting up. We know, it’s kind of indulgent – but we love that! One evening we even saw a party going on in the pool area. We kind of crashed just to check it out, and the guests looked like they were having a ball. Why not, it’s a great space!

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West rooftop pool

In addition to the Whiskey Moon bar and OMA restaurant, there is the Texas Teahouse & Market for your grab and go needs. Its fun decor includes teapot lighting fixtures and mugs dangling from the ceilings. The Legacy Salon also offers a stylish little nook to hang out or have a meeting. On a weekend evening, we also sat and listened to live music while a few local artisans displayed their products in the lobby. We love to support the locals and thought this added a lovely way to connect with them.

Texas Teahouse & Market Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
Texas Teahouse & Market

There’s also an ample gym loaded with lots of space and equipment for burning off those extra calories from the great food and punch ceremony you’ll want to experience at the hotel.

Fitness Room Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
Fitness Room Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Club Level Luxury

Sometimes we love to be extra pampered when we’re traveling. A great way to splurge at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is with a room that provides access to the club lounge. Here during weekdays, you’ll experience delicious breakfasts, afternoon treats and happy hour appetizers.

Club Lounge Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
Club Lounge

We were surprised to learn that much the food is actually made right there. The smoothies, jams and even the muffins were made fresh in-house, and we could taste the difference! We also used the refrigerated goodies, coffee and tea that are available all day to grab & go. Hours vary on the weekends but you can get breakfast any day.

Roomy Rooms

Of course, all of the amenities and common areas are important. But when it comes to the ultimate test, the rooms are where it counts most. The Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel offers a lot in this department too. Our room was comfortably large and, most important to us, very quiet. We used it as an oasis from time to time when we returned from visiting attractions around town. We also loved the ability to make the room as cool as we wanted. As women of a certain age, we tend to like things cooler, so we appreciate it when a hotel gives us the ability to chill out, literally.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West King Room
Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West King Room

Awesome Bathroom

Now, some people don’t care much about the bathroom in a hotel so long as it is clean. But we kind of get a kick out of other things that make a bathroom stand out. And we have to say that the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel hit this one out of the park. The bathroom was roomy, super clean, and loaded with towels. We are also fans of Aveda products.

Aveda Products Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel
Aveda Products

But also…wait for it…the shower had controllable mood lighting! Yes, indeed. This is one of the most fun perks we have discovered. Instead of getting up at the crack of dawn to an interrogation-grade light in the shower, you can choose to light to help you relax, energize or otherwise suit your mood with different colors. It’s a fun treat you can adjust whenever you take a shower.  And it probably has more impact than we think. All we know is that we used it and loved it.

Service With A Smile

Everybody we encountered in the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel staff was friendly, polite and efficient. We had fun chatting about the Punch Ceremony with our MC and the mixologists. The check-in process was easy and even though we were quite early, we didn’t have to wait for a room. The valets were always available to get our car no matter what time of day or night. And when we requested an extra robe and slippers, we received them within minutes. This impressed us, even more, when we discovered that there was at least one huge conference of people filling the hotel’s convention space.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Lobby

Location, Location, Location

Of course one of the most important aspects of any stay is the location of your hotel. Plano, like everything in Texas, is big. So choosing where to stay depends a lot on what you plan to do, how you’ll get around and what kind of environment you like. For us, the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel turned out to be ideal. There are several areas in Plano filled with clusters of shopping and restaurants. We found ourselves coming back time and again for experiences located in the Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy areas. Being at the Renaissance meant that we could easily walk to several of the spots on our “must-do” list. The hotel is located right off the freeway so if you’re looking to explore Historic Downtown Plano Arts District it’s an easy 20-minute drive to get there. But we spent a day downtown and enjoyed great food, art, and attractions, be sure to check it out.  Overall, we were glad for our stay in the Legacy West area because it was very convenient for many of the restaurants and attractions we planned for our visit.

The Shops at Legacy fountain
The Shops at Legacy

Great Place To Stay

We’ll just put it out there that we think the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is a great place to stay. There were more amenities than we could even try. The menu at OMA looked amazing, but our food dance card was full. Just hanging out at Whiskey Moon for a while with the other guests would have been fun. And swimming in the pool, lazing in the hot tub or working out in the gym was just not in the cards this time. So, basically, it looks like we’ll have to come back for another visit to get the full experience. That’s not something you hear us say often about a hotel. And it’s why we can easily recommend the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel to you whenever you’re visiting Plano.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Exterior Night

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20 Comments

  1. What a well thought out and beautiful hotel – from the toiletries to the market to that amazing pool. We seldom go ‘luxury’ but this would be high on the list. Like others, I’ll save this one.

  2. We’re about 3 weeks into our 5 week trip around the world and completely agree that where one stays can color a visitor’s appreciation and enjoyment of a particular location. Based on your thorough description, it sounds like a stay at this Renaissance property would enhance any visit to the area. And having the chance to ring the cocktail hour gong—priceless.

  3. There’s nothing better than staying in a beautiful hotel in a new city. I’ve never been to Dallas but it’s on my bucket list.

  4. What an adorable hotel! I especially loved their funny ritual of gong banging. Did you know of it ahead of time or did you find out when you heard the strange noise? xx

  5. Such a stunning hotel! I do agree that where you lay your head at night is a big part of the travel experience. I’ve only been to Dallas once and I’ll go back in a heartbeat!

  6. That looks like an amazing hotel. I would love to stay there sometime. It is so beautiful! I have never been to Dallas before, but hope to go sometime.

  7. It looks like a lovely place to stay! I love the origami Texas longhorns on the wall, and a shower with mood lighting sounds like a fun perk.

  8. Catalina

    What a beautiful place! Everything is perfect at the West Hotel. I would like to stay there for some days!

  9. Victoria

    This hotel looks amazing. I’ll have to keep them in mind when I book my next trip. I just love how much they have in their fitness center.

  10. This is honestly one of the best hotels. Everything you want that a hotel should have is there. I am just speechless.

  11. Agnes Dela Cruz

    A great hotel that offers everything a guest needs! The food looks delicious!

  12. What a gorgeous hotel to stay in especially if you want to relax and de-stress. The restaurant is really lovely as well. Definitely worth going to!

  13. Now that looks like the place to stay! Love the decor and everything about this Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. I’d stay here for a week to get away in comfort and style 😉

  14. The hotel looks absolutely gorgeous and the rooms look very roomy. I will definitely have to visit on my next trip to Dallas.

  15. Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers

    I live about an hour from this hotel. I’ve stayed at a few of them but don’t think I stayed here. It is a beautiful building inside and out. I’d love to check it out one day. I’m all for a staycation. .

  16. I would stay here for sure! It’s gorgeous. We hope to visit Dallas again, so I’ll keep this place in mind. We’re only about 4 hours from Dallas.

  17. It’s always great to have new introductions for wonderful places to stay around the world. I love finding out about new and luxury accommodation and the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel looks amazing. I’ve Pinned this to my Accommodation to Love board for future reference.

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