Hilton Anatole and Jade Waters – The Ultimate Dallas Staycation

We were invited to enjoy a Dallas staycation at the Hilton Anatole to review the Jade Waters pool complex and resort amenities. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Hilton Anatole and Jade Waters Review

Have you ever wanted a break from it all, but you couldn’t exactly book a vacation – but like seriously needed away from stress? That was us. You guys, this year has been hell. We have lived in a hotel for 137 nights, my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and had his colon removed (so no more cancer!), our house was severely damaged in a toilet incident and our 4 kids have each had issues of their own. It’s been a year, to say the least. 

We moved out of the hotel a few weeks ago, except for one problem – our house wasn’t completely finished. While I enjoyed not having to drive 20+ minutes to school in the morning, living without a kitchen is well – hell. So when our friends at the Hilton Anatole asked if we would like to enjoy a little Dallas staycation. The timing couldn’t have come better. While we had been staying in a hotel for a bazillion nights, the Anatole knows how to cater to families. 

The kids had no idea that we would be spending the night at the Anatole. We sneaky style packed a bag told the kids to get in the car and to downtown Dallas, we went. We checked in right around 3:30 and lounged in the comfy Hilton beds until 4:45pm. At that time, we heard banging on our shared door – it was the kids. They were all decked in their swim gear ready to hit Jade Waters. 

Our 15 year old put together a video review of her stay. That video tech class paid off! 

Jade Waters Pool Complex

Jade Waters is the Hilton Anatole’s pool complex. We have visited a few times before, and this visit – like the others DID NOT DISAPPOINT. While the Anatole resort is gorgeous, Jade Waters is the kids fave. With 2 water slides, a tot area, a lazy river, adult pool with swim-up bar, pool lounge area and more – it’s hard to not love this place. I often tell friends, it’s big enough to keep the kids busy for hours on end and never bored – but it’s small enough where you aren’t worried about losing them. 

Jade Waters Features

Here is a list of features at Jade Waters. Jade Waters is available exclusively for hotel guests:

• Leisure Cove Pool  (adults only on weekends) 
• Kids activities
• Splash and play area for kids
• Lazy river
• Two 180 ft. winding water slides
• Private cabanas and daybeds
• 23-seat Swim-up Bar
• Jade Waters Grill & Bar

Family Fun and Kids Activities

We have 4 kids, ages 6 to 15-years-old. We spent 1 night at the Anatole, and doing the calculation, we spent just about as much time sleeping as we did at the pool. In addition to swimming, the Anatole offers a plethora of kids activities. The atmosphere is cheery with great music, comfy lounge chairs, and friendly staff.  

We stayed the night before Memorial Day. One of the activities on this particular weekend was fireworks. And all I can say is wow. We enjoyed a 15-minute up-close and personal show. The fireworks were set to music and did not disappoint. 

View all the available kids’ activities at the Hilton Anatole.

My sister and her family were also staying at the resort. We all did dinner at the Media Grill located near the front registration desk. We have eaten at this restaurant many times and each time,  enjoy the menu. Something new they are offering is a kid buffet. This is such a great idea as the kids can immediately eat, the food offered is all kid favorites (think mac and cheese, fruit, cookies) and did I mention they offer 2 free kids meals? 

Resort Amenities

Here are all of the resort amenities: 

• 50% off self-parking or $10 off valet
• Guest room and public WiFi internet access
• Access to Verandah Club and classes (ages 16+)
• 15% discount on VSpa treatments
• Two kids dinners for free in Media Grill + Bar; (kids 12 and under only)
• Dessert with dinner at Media Grill + Bar or SER Steak + Spirits.
• Two Starbucks drip coffees per day
• Local & 1-800 phone calls
• JadeWaters resort pool admittance

The following day, we woke up early and enjoyed an amazing brunch buffet at the Terrace restaurant, located near the front registration. We then hit up the pool for several hours, until we had to drag the kids out kicking and screaming. I wish I could say I was kidding with that last sentence, but they all were pretty upset when I said we had to go home. All that said, we came home to new floors with kids that went to bed early from playing so hard. Dallas staycation, SUCCESS!

Dallas Staycation

If you are looking for a place to get away and to enjoy a Dallas staycation – put the Hilton Anatole on your list. Their Jade Waters pool complex is open until October 7, 2018.

Book Your Stay at the Hilton Anatole

Anatole Art

The Hilton Anatole, make sure to take advantage of all things that the Anatole offers. Did you know the Anatole has an impressive art collection? Here are a few silly photos my 8-year-old posed for while we toured various art pieces throughout the property. 

Learn About the Anatole Art

My FAVORITE piece is the Nebula. 

The Nebula

So if you have been to the Hilton Anatole before, you know about the Nebula.  I found this video and am even more fascinated by this magnificent piece of art. The Nebula is a kinetic piece of massive art that hangs and moves in the atrium of the Anatole. When I say massive, I mean massive. 

For reference, here are some stats about the Nebula:

• More than 100 feet long
• 50 feet wide
• Weighs 10,000 pounds
• Consists of 10 miles of aircraft cable
• 1780 pulleys
• More than 4,500 amber reflectors
• Floats more than 50 feet above the crowd

Before you see the Nebula in real life, or before you see it again – watch this video on how it was created. It’s simply fascinating and inspiring. 

Thanks again to the Hilton Anatole for hosting our family. If you are looking for a family-friendly resort in Dallas, Texas or are looking to do a Dallas staycation, the Hilton Anatole is your hotel. It is located right next to downtown with easy access to the plethora of options of things to do in Dallas. But really, you just need to stay here and not leave. Enjoy the spa, Jade Waters, and the restaurants – and don’t forget to stop and appreciate the art!

• Book Your Stay at the Anatole
• Christmas at the Anatole
• Introducing Jade Waters

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