Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown

2-star hotel Good 8303 East R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75228
Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown

About Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown

This hotel is close to the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas Zoo and JFK Memorial Plaza. The Stay Express Inn Dallas offers free amenities and convenient highway access for traveling to nearby attractions like, the Texas State Fair. The property also offers an on-site restaurant. Start your morning with a free Texas-sized breakfast in the lobby every day and enjoy free high-speed Internet, free local calls and free 24-hour coffee and tea in the lobby. All spacious rooms have flat-screen television with cable, coffee make and hair dryer. Relax in the signature Q Bed featuring a comfortable pillow-top mattress, 200 thread-count linens and plenty of fluffy pillows. Guest laundry service and parking for cars and trucks are available.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3 / 5

The hotel reviews collectively indicate a very poor experience for guests. The majority of reviews highlight issues with cleanliness, bugs, and unhelpful staff.

What guests liked
  • Location was convenient for some guests
  • Price was budget-friendly for some guests
What could be better
  • Rooms were dirty and had bugs
  • Staff was unhelpful and sometimes rude
  • Douglas Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good ñl

  • Maria Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Terrible did not look like the picture available on hotels.com

  • Jorge May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Clifton May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • mane May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE

  • Shuntia May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    On here it say they have smoking rooms.. When you get there they say they don't. Stay there more then once and had a smoking room.

  • Shuntia May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    It was a ok location. It near a lot of food places. On here it say they have smoking rooms.. When you get there they say they don't. Stay there more then once and had a smoking room.

  • Mane May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE

  • Caballero May 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Nothing Nothing

  • caballero May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Nothing Nothing

  • Emanuel Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    THE STAFF IS RUDE

  • Nydi Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Do NOT GO! Unsafe, dirty and DANGEROUS Zone. We got our keys and already felt sketchy we were gonna be robbed. Went for the room, and we immediately had to leave the property and handed the card keys back and asked for refund but they denied it. My safety was more concerning than money there. Do NOT GO! Unsafe, dirty and DANGEROUS Zone. We got our keys and already felt sketchy we were gonna be robbed. Went for the room, and we immediately had to leave the property and handed the card keys back and asked for refund but they denied it. My safety was more concerning than money there.

  • Nydi Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Do NOT GO! Unsafe, dirty and DANGEROUS Zone. We got our keys and already felt sketchy we were gonna be robbed. Went for the room, and we immediately had to leave the property and handed the card keys back and asked for refund but they denied it. My safety was more concerning than money there. Do NOT GO! Unsafe, dirty and DANGEROUS Zone. We got our keys and already felt sketchy we were gonna be robbed. Went for the room, and we immediately had to leave the property and handed the card keys back and asked for refund but they denied it. My safety was more concerning than money there.

  • Emanuel Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    NOTHING THE STAFF IS RUDE

  • Kiesha Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    I didn’t like it at all It was dirty on the outside it looked nothing like the pictures on booking.com I had to book another hotel now they want refund my money

  • Kiesha Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I didn’t like it at all It was dirty on the outside it looked nothing like the pictures on booking.com I had to book another hotel now they want refund my money

  • Isai Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    I couldn't go into the room because it smelled very bad.

  • isai Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I couldn't go into the room because it smelled very bad.

  • Shaver-brownfield Mar 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Cheryl Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Comfortable beds No blow dryer as promised

  • Cheryl Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    No blow dryer as promised

  • Donte Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    A lot of eating places

  • carrie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They wouldn't let me extend my room bc someone said I was selling drugs to kids which is not true and I wasn't even at the hotel that day I was gone all night and come back to some weird accusation like that. Unprofessional and liars.

  • Sue Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Left one hour after checking in

  • Kaliesha Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Check in was rough

  • Hood Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was perfect I enjoyed my stay

  • Daekolvyian Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Roaches bed bugs

  • Desareel Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was dirty the area was bad

  • Rob Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Marquin Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The refrigerator was not working and it stunk. The room stunk I had to go buy febreeze and car fresher just to make it through one night. One of the beds had strains on it. The mattress were not comfortable at all. Hotel definitely needs a paint job. Also did not like how when you paid the refundable $25 on a card the card machine on the other side of the window and the employee ask for your PIN number. Do not give it to them just give them $25 in cash more safer. The area was very shady a lot of foot traffic a lot of people hanging out in the parking lot in the middle of the night, people smoking marijuana in the area. I will never stay at this place again just for a one night stay.

  • Sherry Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Man at desk gave us a one bed room had to go tell him we have a two bed then went in two very small beds stained up bad the sheets and cover two bath towels only had to go down he gave us one bath towel and one hand towel said there was no more no stopper for the tub refrigerator and microwave is unplugged had to wait for it to get cold the only thing good about it was warm water. No wash cloth at ALL. Took the two towels that was in the room and one towel and bath towel that the frontdesk man gave back to the desk the next morning along with the key that he gave us for the room. A lady was really nice and thanked us the man seem put out cuz he had to find towels for us. There was a security car driving around

  • Holly Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    They had a lot of roaches they was crawl all and tha bed I thought I was trippin because I take medicine But they really was everywhere They and my clothes all my stuff

  • Billie Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Vincent Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was so hot the ac didn't work right there was cockroaches stains on the ceiling that looked like blood stains all over the bedding the fridge didn't work the drug deals going on and a lot of prostitution me and my husband was terrified

  • Orlecia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice stay, very active area

  • Jocelyne Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    You get what you pay for, not bad. When you walk in the AC is off so it’s hot but it cooled really fast with the AC unit.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Do not recommend! The first room has roaches all over the room and on the bed. The second room had wet stains on the bed and old stains. Th third room had a stinky fridge and stains on the comforter.

  • Amy Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Went down to ask for more towels because we were only given one of each size and was handed one body towel. I asked for more and he said that was all they had. Need to invest in towels.

  • Daniel Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Large refrigerator nice bed and vanity bowl

  • Erica Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Sheets was dirty people up walking all night outside was terrible no soap and when I asked for clean sheets and soap I was told I could get it because they didn’t know where to get it from experience was horrible

  • Yuriy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place.

  • Jimmy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Safe

  • yamile Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No soap or towel

  • Shannon Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Literal prositution going on!

  • Sakedrian Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Urich Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and easy check in, super friendly staff

  • Jailyn Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    A/C unit was not working properly and the hotel room was left cold the entire stay. Bed sheets had crumbs, hair, and several stains. All towells had stains on them as well.

  • Chermane Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was fine

  • Ray Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was quiet

  • Timothy Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Jj

  • Jose Jan 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Staff was VERRRYYYY RUDEEEEE

  • Jose Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is VERYYYY RUDEEEE but you get your on a smoking room!

  • Nikki Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    In the corner of the room was a pentagram and 666 writen on the wall. The matresses were extremly uncomfortable

  • Dee Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I checked in, went to the room and instantly noticed the sheets were dirty. I returned to the front desk and requested another room due to the filth. I received another room, but encountered the same issue. I went back to the desk and he offered a refund or a nonsmoking room with a deposit. Why should I have to pay a deposit when you can’t accommodate me?! I asked for a refund and left.

  • Charles Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Guadalupe Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The air conditioning in the room wasn't working, but the concierge was very kind and immediately moved me to another room. Very good service.

  • Verified Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The Manager Is Veryyyyy Rude !! The Area Is Bad The Rooms Were Filthy House Keeping Doesnt Do Much Keeping Because The Floors Were Dirty Table Dirty Microwave DIRTY ! If I Could Give 0 Stars I WOULD

  • Latasha Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a good place to stay would stay again

  • Aydrea Nov 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    This hotel was absolutely disgusting. stains and cigarette holes on the beds, dents and black stains on the door. Towels looked like they hadn’t been cleaned at all. Sticky and nasty floors. And then said there was nothing they could do to give us our money back, or a different, cleaner room.

  • Robert Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    did you just call her a b word no indid not, you know what i am cancelling the reservation" why they told us to get out

  • Kishanequa Nov 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Our room was FILTHY I took video! The bedding was stained and had bugs on it. I went to the front desk where the manager was and she said "Your only hopes of maybe getting a clean room would be to get a room upstairs" She then took me upstairs passed the homeless girl that she said lives on the stairs to FOUR more rooms all filthy with stained disgusting bedding. I went downstairs to my car discussing with my friend what we should do when the manager pulled up behind my car and said "I cancelled your room at no charge and put that you are unsatisfied with the rooms. Call Expedia and hope they refund you" She then picked up a guy that was in the parking lot in her car and drove away. So with no other options I had to book a room somewhere else and I ended up missing the concert I drove from Oklahoma to Dallas for!!

  • Keith Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Floor sticky shower poor operation no towel racks people.in various locations around complex hanging out left feeling unsafe

  • Kristi Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    This hotel is in a very questionable area and is very run down. The staff were amazing though!

  • Angel Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    rooms dirty , beds clothed dirty with blood ,fongus and black spots , walls dusty and dirty, went to the lobby to ask for iron and iron board and don’t have it ask for clean towels no nothing worst place to stay

  • Kevin Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    it was great, can’t beat the price for the value, will be back

  • Saul Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Thanks .

  • Lori Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Other than that it was nice for what we needed. Stayed 1 night for a concert at Fairland Park. Room was nice and clean. Shower tub was a bit slippery but clean. Had towels we needed and toiletries. Make sure to bring a cup for brushing your teeth! People were extremely nice and welcoming. And there was no deposit for the room! If/when I/we go back that way will definitely stay here again.

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was filthy. Pillows, towels and walls all had stains on them. Fortunately we only needed a place to spend the night but we still almost left. No hand soap or shower supplies.

  • ANDRES Sep 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    They said they were the boss and didn't give out a room due to a review. The reservation was paid for and apparently they just didn't have a key over. Even though they're at work.

  • juan Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hg u uhh

  • ANDRES Sep 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Uncomfortable clicking

  • Adolphus Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Daryl Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Decent for the price clean and affordable

  • FRANCIS Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    great staff...good room for the cost...i will stay again

  • Juanita Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a quick visit.

  • Dakota Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Decent spot

  • Miranda May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bugs everywhere. Blood stains on bedding. Smells greasy floors

  • Misael May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent property

  • Kara May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Do not stay here. The staff is ridiculous. When I arrived. The front desk told me they checked me into a smoking room. I asked if i could have a non smoking room because i didnt smoke. He argued with me saying no because I would be charged with $150. I asked why? He said because I would be smoking in that room. Once again I told him I did not smoke and I want a room where it doesnt smell like smoke. He still gave me the smoking room. The room itself looked like it had not been cleaned. The only light that worked was in the bathroom. The bathroom door had been broken into. The area around the hotel is scary. Do not stay here.

  • alexia Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room had no towels nor tissue and the front desk men was sexual assault me. The room was mot clean and I paid for smoking and he gave me a non smoking room.

  • Michael Apr 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was dirty bathroom was dirty toilet seat was broken roaches stained towels a/c did not properly work booked room for two days left the next day terrible place will never book again no refund for leaving early

  • melissa Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Person behind the desk was very nice

  • William Apr 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Closet had graffiti. Floors were sticky.

  • Denver Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    I came here primarily for the eclipse. It was a decent hotel for the price. I did not see any roaches as other reviews would have led ne to expect. It delivered what it promised.

  • George Apr 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bathroom faucet not working. A/C would not adjust.

  • Nellie Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They double booked me . I went the my two young children and I open our room to find a man sleeping in the bed already . When I went back to the lobby they didn’t even blink as if this happens all the time . They kept calling me the wrong name so I asked for a refund and even that was a hassle

  • Lamarcus Feb 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Nothing to say just needed a cheap spot to lay my head

  • Leonatria Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The prices are in my budget

  • Leonatria Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this hotel only thing it’s random people that knock on your door saying they thought they were looking for who they were looking for

  • Keshawana Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hair in shower inside dresser draws was dirty smell like cigarettes & it was a nonsmoking room

  • Jose Nov 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    People hanging outside hitel room arguing and fighting

  • Demarcus Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good customer service

  • Christopher Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Nice place was clean

  • Vernon Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Probably the nastiest hotel I been to in a while also walked out to someone trying to get into my car

  • Cynthia Nov 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was TERRIBLE! It was like jumanji in there! The amount of bugs (dead and alive) was disgusting! It was 30 degrees last night and the heater wasn’t working! There’s no phone in the room! The floor was FILTHY!

  • VaLorie Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    There was cockroaches in the restroom.

  • Yadira Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room was out dated. The walls very filthy. The beds were very squeaky. Towels were dirty

  • Brian Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean basic needs hotel. Doesnt look like much from the outside, but was pleasantly surprised that the room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

  • Destinie Oct 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    You get what you pay for

  • William Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Dirty, roaches, pics on website don’t match what the place looked like. They canceled my reservation and said I would get a refund. Haven’t received it yet! Will not recommend

  • Verified Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Rooms need remodeled and modern up to date usb connections available on both sides of bed and desk.Toilet barely enough water to flush. Bed was not comfortable.

  • Linda Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    like glasses or paper cups to drink from. No ice available. Window had a break in it, beds not very comfotable. Staff was nice enough. Will not stay again.

  • ANDRES Sep 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The black drug dealer offered cream scarry group of black people

  • Rachelle Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ok

  • Claudio Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible conditions!

  • Luis Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    This Motel is run with pride, the housekeeping team is on point, the facilities are no frills but clean and well kept. front desk was friendly, helpful and fast. look forward to my next stay.

  • Thomas Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's a very nice hotel

  • Joseph Aug 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    The main thing was that the blanket had a nasty wet spot on it. They let us change rooms cause housekeeping wasn't here to give us new bedding. The next 2 rooms also had stained blankets. So we just took the less stained one. Threw the blanket on the floor and slept with just sheets.

  • Trish Aug 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was disgusting.

  • Winston Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Floors and bathroom were dirty. Wife had to clean toilet with Clorox wipes we had brought with us. Beds were the most uncomfortable we’ve ever slept in. There was only one towel, wash cloth and rag in the room and we had to go get more from housekeeping both days. Hotel was in a convenient location and A/C worked well.

  • Latoria Jul 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    It's not worth what they charge all rooms don't have a play microwave not enough towels and the doors aren't safe and it's a bad area

  • Shundria Jul 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty rooms and nasty comforters. Rude staff and security

  • Katrina Jun 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Leo at the front desk was very kind and helpful.

  • Katrina Jun 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly Staff. Great service.

  • Eileen Jun 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Didnt like....a resident asked me "whip his crack" The staff member on duty hit on me

  • Cherie May 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Everything was horrible. Room was filthy. Drawers had leftover drug paraphernalia in them. I would strongly recommend anyone to stay somewhere else. Came out to my truck to find a used syringe by my door. I would like a refu!

  • Isabel May 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Extremely dirty floors, sheets, bathroom, walls. Hair and stains and cigarette burns were found on the sheet and dirty bandaids. Disgusting, sketchy.

  • Verified May 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room was updated and the bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom could have been cleaner.

  • Michael Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Property so close to better motels I never assumed it to be so bad and the photos were really deceiving of its true condition, situation.

  • Maria Mar 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    No coffee service in the lobby. Registration was easy and the men was very nice. One thing that I really like was the tv on when we enter the room, it was a music channel . This is what to expect for the price, if you need a bed to rest for the night.

  • Megan Mar 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Broken light, dirty, unexpected charge to pay when I already paid Paylocity

  • ebone Mar 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    its very noisy and dirty

  • Troy Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    There was no breakfast, no refrigerator and no microwave.

  • dana Feb 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Whats my itinerary number??????

  • Pat Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good

  • Jessica Jan 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Dirty and old

  • John Jan 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like everything

  • Gabriela Dec 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    Old and only had a little bit of toilet paper

  • Samantha Nov 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was ok

  • Nicole Nov 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was a horrible experience.

  • Justin Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was very dirty and whoever is in charge of maintenance and upkeep not so good. Stains in sheets. Holes in curtains and holes in ceilings with tissue and tape shoved in them. No weatherstrip on front door. Dead bugs on walls. The room was quiet and the bed was comfy but I guess for 75 you can’t ask for much.

Frequently asked questions about Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown

Does Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown offer parking?
Yes, Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown offers free parking on-site.
Does Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Dallas, see business hotels in Dallas.
Does Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown have a fitness center?
Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown located, and how walkable is the area?
Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown is located at 8303 East R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75228. With a Walk Score of 60, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available