Travel Hub

Travel HUB

As a reminder, participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodation if needed. While BGS will be providing recommendations, participants can choose any hotel. 

Note: The Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) Airport is 11-12 minutes away from the University of Dallas (UD), and Dallas Love Field (DAL) is roughly 16-18 minutes away from UD.

Recommended Hotels Things To DoDriving & Parking Instructions

Preferred Hotels Near the university of dallas

UD has several hotels close to both the university as well as the two Dallas/Fort Worth Airports. 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irving Las Colinas  

  • Free breakfast 

  • 7 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 771 W John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas, USA, 75039 

BGS has a room block at Embassy Suites - saving attendees $85+ per night.

ALOFT LAS COLINAS

  • 7 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 122 East John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas, USA, 75062 

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

  • 6 minutes to the University of Dallas

  • 223 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas, USA, 75039 



Both the Marriott Las Colinas and the Aloft Las Colinas are close to the University of Dallas as well as within walking distance of the Toyota Music Factory, a destination place with many restaurants and events.

Other Nearby Hotels:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Irving-Las Colinas  

  • This hotel offers Free breakfast. 

  • 5 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 4300 Wingren Dr., Irving, Texas, USA, 75039 

Holiday Inn Express Irving Conv Center - LAs Colinas  

  • This hotel offers Free breakfast. 

  • 6 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 333 W. John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Texas, USA, 75039 

Hampton Inn Dallas-Irving-Las Colinas  

  •  This hotel has free breakfast included. 

  • 7 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 820 West Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas, USA, 75038 

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas - Las Colinas 

  • This hotel offers Free breakfast and shuttle from/to Airport. 

  • 9 minutes to the University of Dallas 

  • 4225 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas, USA, 75038 



Members can also check out the Member Deals page under the travel section of the BGS website to view hotel deals available through this member benefit. Reminder: you must be logged into the BGS website to gain full access to the benefit section.

Things to do Near the University of Dallas

Here are a few notable places to visit during any free time outside of the Leadership Conference Series programming. 

Toyota Music Factory (Las Colinas) 

  • A go-to spot for great food and entertainment. 

  • About 3 miles (6 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 316 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039 

Gondola Adventures / Mandalay Canals 

  • About 2 miles (6 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 357 West Fork, Irving, TX 75039 

Levy Event Plaza (Las Colinas Urban Center) 

  • About 2 miles (5 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 501 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 

Mustangs of Las Colinas 

  • About 3 miles (8 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 5221 N O'Connor Blvd #110E, Irving, TX 75039 

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza  

  • Chronicles the assassination and legacy of US President John F. Kennedy. 

  • About 10 miles (30 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202 

Ruth Paine House Museum 

  • Location where Lee Harvey Oswald spent the night before he assassinated US President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, at Dealey Plaza. 

  • About 5 miles (13 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 801 W. Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060 

Irving Arts Center 

  • About 4.5 miles (10 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062 

Heritage Crossing District 

  • About 4.8 miles (12 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 201 Rock Island Road, Irving, TX 75060 

Campión Trail 

  • About 2 miles (6 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 777 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Irving, TX 75039 

 Perot Museum  

  • About 10 miles (30 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201 

 Fort Worth Stockyards  

  • About 30 miles (40 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164 

Globe Life Field 

  • Home of the Texas Rangers (Major League Baseball) 

  • About 16 miles (20 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 

AT&T Stadium  

  • Home of the Dallas Cowboys (National Football League) 

  • About 16 miles (20 minutes) from the University of Dallas 

  • 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011 

Driving Instructions & UNiversity Map

If you have questions about the Leadership Conference Series, please email programs@betagammasigma.org.