
Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
Best for Dallas Cowboys fans, large events, and families who want immediate access to The Star complex and Ford Center.
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Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is a 4-star, 300-room hotel anchored inside The Star entertainment district in Frisco, Texas — good for sports fans, families, and groups attending events. Hôtel Swexan is a newer 5-star, 134-room boutique luxury property in Dallas’s Uptown — better for travelers wanting a central Uptown location and boutique five-star service.
Updated · about 25 miles apart

Best for Dallas Cowboys fans, large events, and families who want immediate access to The Star complex and Ford Center.

Best for travelers seeking a newer, boutique five-star stay in Uptown Dallas with multiple in-house dining and nightlife options.
When Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star wins: choose Omni Frisco if you want to be inside The Star District for Cowboys-related events, need large meeting or wedding venues, or are traveling with family and want a more event-focused property with a prominent pool deck and family amenities.
When Hôtel Swexan wins: choose Hôtel Swexan if you prefer a newer boutique five-star hotel in Uptown Dallas with multiple on-site restaurants/bars, a high guest rating, and easy access to McKinney Avenue, the Katy Trail and downtown cultural attractions.
Bottom line: both are polished, high-quality choices — pick Omni Frisco for the Cowboys-district access, larger event capacity, and a family-friendly environment; pick Hôtel Swexan for a compact five-star boutique stay in central Dallas with lively dining and nightlife options.
| Category | Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star | Hôtel Swexan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Sports- and event-focused upscale hotel anchored to The Star District; family-friendly. | Newer boutique 5-star in Uptown with a refined, urban-luxury profile. |
| Location | Frisco — inside The Star complex, steps from Ford Center and Cowboys HQ. | Uptown Dallas — near McKinney Avenue, Katy Trail, and American Airlines Center. |
| Size | About 300 rooms and suites; large meeting/wedding capacity (24,000 sq ft). | 134 rooms; 4,200 sq ft conference space and 5 meeting rooms. |
| Star rating / guest score | 4-star (hotel property); strong business/family focus. | 5-star · guest rating 9.8 (supplier listing). |
| Pool | One fourth-floor outdoor infinity-edge pool called The Edge with a pool bar. | One outdoor pool and a poolside bar (listing). |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site outlets: Neighborhood Services (full restaurant), Lobby Bar, The Edge Waterside Bar & Lounge. | Three restaurants, one coffee shop/cafe, and five bars/lounges (listing). |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; has a 24/7 fitness center and spa packages that use a separate Omni spa off-site. | Spa services on site listed; health club and fitness classes available. |
| Known for | Direct access to The Star and Ford Center, large event and wedding venues, family programming. | New boutique five-star with high guest scores, Uptown nightlife/dining proximity. |
| Pet policy | Pets under 25 lbs accepted for a non-refundable $150 cleaning fee; service animals exempt. | Pet fee listed (USD 150 per pet per stay); service animals exempt (supplier listing). |
| Accessibility | Accessible paths, elevators and accessible rooms; accessible event spaces. | Multiple accessibility features including wheelchair-accessible public washrooms and registration desk (supplier listing). |
Omni Frisco sits inside The Star District in Frisco, steps from the Ford Center and Cowboys World Headquarters.
Pick Omni for immediate Cowboys-district access and events in Frisco.
Hôtel Swexan is in Uptown Dallas, close to McKinney Avenue, Katy Trail and American Airlines Center.
Choose Hôtel Swexan for a central Uptown base near Dallas nightlife and cultural attractions.
Omni Frisco offers about 300 rooms and suites across a 16-story tower with family- and group-friendly layouts.
Omni’s larger room inventory and suite choices make it practical for families, groups and event blocks.
Hôtel Swexan has 134 air-conditioned rooms with luxury bedding and designer toiletries listed on the supplier sheet.
Hôtel Swexan’s smaller room count and suite variety fit travelers after boutique five-star room standards.
Omni Frisco has three on-site outlets oriented toward comfort American dining and poolside service.
Omni’s outlets and The Star District supply casual to midscale dining for families and event groups.
Hôtel Swexan lists three restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and five bars/lounges on its supplier listing.
Hôtel Swexan emphasizes a broader in-house dining and nightlife offering appropriate to Uptown guests.
Omni Frisco’s signature amenity is The Edge, a fourth-floor outdoor infinity-edge pool with views over The Star.
Omni’s elevated pool is central to its guest experience, especially for event and game weekends.
Hôtel Swexan lists one outdoor pool with poolside bar among its amenities.
Swexan’s pool complements its Uptown boutique experience and evening entertainment options.
Omni Frisco offers a 24/7 fitness center but no on-site spa; spa services are available via a package at a separate Omni property.
If you need a full on-site spa, Omni directs guests to a sister property; otherwise it covers fitness and event-nightlife needs.
Hôtel Swexan lists spa services on site, fitness classes and a nightclub among its highlighted amenities.
Swexan combines on-site spa and nightlife options that suit travelers seeking both daytime wellness and after-dark activity.

Omni Frisco — steps from Ford Center and the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, ideal for game weekends and team-related visits.

Hôtel Swexan — newer 5-star boutique property in Uptown with multiple on-site restaurants and bars and high guest ratings.

Omni Frisco — roughly 24,000 sq ft of event space and ballrooms that accommodate from small boardrooms up to large ballroom receptions.

Hôtel Swexan — supplier listing shows three restaurants, a coffee shop and five bars/lounges plus a nightclub.
Hôtel Swexan in Uptown is much closer to downtown Dallas attractions; Omni Frisco is in Frisco about 25 miles north of downtown.
Hôtel Swexan lists on-site spa services. Omni Frisco does not have an on-site spa but offers packages that include spa credit and transport to a sister Omni spa.
Both properties accept families; Omni Frisco explicitly positions itself for families and sports fans, while Hôtel Swexan is not adults-only per the supplier listing.
Omni Frisco — the property provides extensive meeting and wedding space (about 24,000 sq ft) and multiple ballrooms and boardrooms suitable for large groups.
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