DALLAS - February 17, 2026 - Sheraton Dallas Hotel is proud to announce that The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has officially joined the Dallas Downtown Connection, expanding the citywide/mini-wide network of premier Marriott Bonvoy properties serving business travelers and meeting planners visiting Dallas. With this new addition, the Dallas Downtown Connection now offers four distinguished Marriott Bonvoy hotels—Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas Marriott Downtown, JW Marriott Arts District Hotel, and now, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas—united to deliver unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and elevated experiences for corporate guests.
The Dallas Downtown Connection is a strategic collaboration among centrally located hotels within walking distance of each other, designed to support today’s business traveler with integrated solutions that go beyond the boundaries of a single property. Together, Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas Marriott Downtown, JW Marriott Arts District Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas offer planners unmatched scale and adaptability for conferences, corporate retreats, and multi-hotel block reservations in the heart of the city, with:
The partnership among these four exceptional downtown Marriott Bonvoy hotels delivers a seamless and efficient planning experience. Meeting planners can execute large-scale or multi-component events through a single point of contact, centralized billing, coordinated dine-arounds, and unified planning support, simplifying logistics for citywide conferences, executive retreats, and multi-day seminars. The collective also expands access to premium and luxury room inventory, offering ample accommodations for large delegations while maintaining comfort and quality. Together, the hotels enable flexible, multi-property event designs without added transportation complexity or fragmented coordination.
Beyond the hotel doors, business travelers are just steps from some of Dallas’s most acclaimed attractions, including Klyde Warren Park, American Airlines Center, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Museum of Art, and the renowned Dallas Arts District, the largest arts district in the United States. This proximity allows guests to effortlessly blend business with culture, offering opportunities to host off-site receptions, enjoy world-class museums and performances, or simply experience the vibrant energy that defines downtown Dallas. Combined with a diverse portfolio of on-site restaurants, lounges, bars, and private dining venues across the four properties, the Dallas Downtown Connection makes it easy to schedule client dinners, team gatherings, or casual networking moments without ever leaving the heart of the city or having transportation logistics slow things down
“We are thrilled to welcome The Ritz-Carlton Dallas into the Dallas Downtown Connection,” says Dave Swift, Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Dallas Hotel. “This expansion reinforces Downtown Dallas as a leading meetings and business travel destination and gives planners and guests even more reasons to choose our collective hospitality network for their most important events and stays.”
Sheraton Dallas, the largest hotel in Texas and the second-largest Sheraton in the world, stands at the epicenter of downtown, welcoming guests to Dare to Discover Our Dallas. With more than 230,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the hotel offers a premier setting for team meetings, trainings, conferences, and large-scale business events. Its expansive conference center and versatile pre-function areas can accommodate up to 5,000 attendees, creating a dynamic environment ideal for gatherings of any size. Sheraton Dallas’ seasoned event management team excels in innovation, partnering closely with planners to craft fresh solutions and deliver seamless, standout experiences.
The hotel features 1,841 guest rooms, including 283 suites and 22 presidential suites. Guests can enjoy access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes, a rooftop pool with panoramic views of Downtown Dallas, four distinct food and beverage outlets, and an outdoor terrace garden where fresh herbs and vegetables are incorporated into each of the hotel’s culinary venues. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit rail line adjacent to Sheraton Dallas provides seamless connectivity to key hubs and landmarks. With its unmatched scale, amenities, and central location, Sheraton Dallas provides an exceptional home base for both business and leisure.
Pacific Plaza Park. Photo Credit: Sheraton Dallas. View the image here.
Just steps from Sheraton Dallas, Pacific Plaza Park offers 3.7 acres of vibrant green space and features a 614-foot Indiana limestone seat wall that spans the entire park, newly planted trees, and ample light and standard electrical outlets throughout, creating the ideal outdoor setting for Dallas Downtown Connection events. It also allows amplified sound between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. with an approved special event permit. Sheraton Dallas provides full catering services within the park. All food and beverage expenditures count toward group contracted minimums, making it an effortless extension of the hotel’s meeting and event capabilities.
As major convention hubs in the heart of Downtown Dallas, these hotels are united in their commitment to delivering the highest standards of hospitality and meeting excellence. Together, they address the growing demand for large-scale events, conferences, and trade shows with expansive venues, modern technology, and expertly coordinated services. Through the Dallas Downtown Connection, the collective aims to attract an even greater share of national and international conventions, strengthening Dallas’ position as one of the country’s most dynamic and accessible business destinations.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201. For more information, visit www.SheratonDallas.com. For more information about events, contact SheratonDallasSales@Sheraton.com.