Every hotel on this list has a confirmed operational pool and verified sustainability credentials, either a third-party certification or published, measurable environmental metrics. No vague brand pledges made the cut.
Only the Omni Dallas Hotel holds a third-party certification. The other four publish property-level energy and water data through their brand programs, so you can check the numbers yourself before you book.
How we selected these eco hotels with pools
Every hotel on this page passed two independent checks before inclusion: a confirmed operational pool and a verified sustainability credential.
For sustainability, we used two tiers. Tier 1 requires a third-party certification such as LEED, Green Key, EarthCheck, or Energy Star, where an outside auditor has reviewed the property against measurable global benchmarks. Tier 2 requires published, property-level sustainability metrics through a named program, such as Hilton LightStay or Marriott Serve 360, with specific numbers disclosed in an annual report.
Brand pledges and mission statements didn't count. We also checked each hotel's official amenities page for a working pool before considering it.
Tier 1 hotels come first, then Tier 2. Within a tier, higher star ratings come first, then higher guest scores.
Eco hotels with pools in Dallas: side-by-side comparison
| Hotel | Stars | Eco Tier | Certification or Program | Pool Type | Nearest DART Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection | 5 | Tier 2 | Marriott Serve 360 | Rooftop pool | Pearl/Arts District (5 min walk) |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | 4 | Tier 1 | LEED Gold | Rooftop outdoor pool | EBJ Union Station (7 min walk) |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | 4 | Tier 2 | Hyatt World of Care | Outdoor pool | Union Station (6 min walk) |
| Hilton Anatole | 4 | Tier 2 | Hilton LightStay | Outdoor pool complex | Market Center (12 min walk) |
| Marriott Dallas Uptown | 4 | Tier 2 | Marriott Serve 360 | Outdoor pool | M-Line Trolley Fairmount (3 min walk) |
Tips for booking an eco hotel with a pool in Dallas
- Ask the hotel directly whether their sustainability data is tracked at the property level or only at the brand level. Property-level data is more meaningful.
- LEED certifies the building itself, so a LEED Gold hotel like the Omni Dallas has had an auditor check its physical systems.
- Dallas summers regularly exceed 100°F, so outdoor pools are most usable from late September through May. If you visit in July or August, confirm whether the hotel has an indoor pool or a shaded pool deck.
- DART light rail connects downtown Dallas to the Arts District, Uptown, and the Market Center area. Stay near a station and you can skip the rental car.
- Hilton LightStay and Marriott Serve 360 both publish annual reports with property-level data. You can look up a specific hotel's energy and water figures before you book.
Eco hotels with pools in Dallas: what the certification gap means for travelers
Only one hotel on this list, the Omni Dallas Hotel, holds a formal third-party certification.
That does not mean the Tier 2 hotels on this list are making empty claims. Hilton LightStay, Hyatt World of Care, and Marriott Serve 360 all require property-level data collection and feed into publicly disclosed annual reports with specific numeric targets. Travelers who want to dig into the numbers can access those reports directly through each brand's corporate sustainability page.
If you only want a third-party certification, the Omni Dallas Hotel is your hotel. If published brand-program numbers are good enough for you, the other four are the best-documented picks we found in Dallas.
For more independently verified options, see our affordable sustainable hotels in Dallas.
The hotels
HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection
1717 Leonard Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, Dallas
9.0156 reviews
Joined Marriott's Autograph Collection in January 2026, so it now falls under Marriott Serve 360.5 min walk to Pearl/Arts District Station (Red Line/Blue Line/Green Line/Orange Line)
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Omni Dallas Hotel
555 South Lamar Street, Dallas
9.02,457 reviews
LEED GoldThe Omni Dallas Hotel holds LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas
8.71,625 reviews
Hyatt's World of Care framework publishes this hotel's energy use intensity and water use per occupied room in annual ESG disclosures.6 min walk to Union Station (Red Line/Blue Line)
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Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
8.31,125 reviews
Hilton LightStay tracks this hotel's energy, water and waste, with annual results in Hilton's Travel with Purpose report.12 min walk to Market Center Station (Green Line/Orange Line)
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Marriott Dallas Uptown
3033 Fairmount Street, Dallas
9.3140 reviews
Reports energy, water and waste diversion data through Serve 360 in Marriott's annual Sustainability and Social Impact Report.3 min walk to McKinney Avenue Streetcar (M-Line) at Fairmount stop (M-Line Trolley)
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dallas hotel has the highest eco certification and a pool?＋
The Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S Lamar St holds LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, the only third-party certification on this list. It has a rooftop pool. DART's Convention Center Station next door is closed to riders, so the nearest open stop is EBJ Union Station, a 7-minute walk.
Do all the hotels on this list have confirmed pools?＋
Yes. Pool availability was verified for each property before inclusion. The Omni Dallas Hotel and HALL Arts Hotel both have rooftop pools. Hilton Anatole has the JadeWaters outdoor pool complex, with a lazy river and two water slides. Hyatt Regency Dallas and Marriott Dallas Uptown each have outdoor pools confirmed through their official amenities listings.
What is the difference between a Tier 1 and Tier 2 eco hotel?＋
Tier 1 hotels hold a third-party certification such as LEED, Green Key, or Energy Star, meaning an independent auditor has reviewed the property against measurable global standards. Tier 2 hotels have not earned a formal certification but have published specific, quantified sustainability results at the property level through programs like Hilton LightStay or Marriott Serve 360. Both tiers require real, verifiable data rather than general brand commitments.
Can I get to these eco hotels by DART light rail?＋
Three of the five hotels are a short walk from a DART rail station, and a fourth is near an M-Line trolley stop. The Omni Dallas Hotel is 7 minutes from EBJ Union Station, Hyatt Regency Dallas is 6 minutes from Union Station, HALL Arts Hotel is 5 minutes from Pearl/Arts District Station, and Marriott Dallas Uptown is 3 minutes from the M-Line Trolley's Fairmount stop. Hilton Anatole is 12 minutes from Market Center Station, which is manageable but less convenient.
Are there any 5-star eco hotels with pools in Dallas?＋
HALL Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection is the only 5-star property on this list. It joined Marriott's Autograph Collection in January 2026, so its sustainability reporting now runs through Marriott Serve 360, and its rooftop pool overlooks the Dallas Arts District near the Winspear Opera House.
How do I verify a hotel's sustainability claims before booking?＋
For Tier 1 certifications, you can search the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED project database at usgbc.org to confirm a hotel's certification status and level. For Tier 2 programs, Hilton publishes its Travel with Purpose annual report, Hyatt publishes its World of Care ESG report, and Marriott publishes its Sustainability and Social Impact Report, all of which include property-level data. Searching the hotel name plus 'sustainability report' or 'LEED certification' will surface the relevant documents.
