What is the weather like in Dallas?
The weather in Dallas is generally sunny throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from the 30s and 40s on colder winter days to the 90s in the height of summer. On average, each month receives between one and three inches of rain.
What is the suggested attire for Dallas?
Cotton or lightweight clothing is suitable for day wear, while a coat or jacket is needed in the winter. Dallasites are sophisticated dressers, and their imagination and spirit show through in the occasional, spectacular pair of custom boots or warm accessorizing colors that complement suits and other stylish business basics.
What are my transportation options?
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is ideally located 30 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and 10-15 minutes from Dallas Love Field.
Taxis are easily accessible at both area airports, just steps away from the baggage claim area. Taxis are usually readily available within Uptown throughout the day and evening.
For rental car information and reservations, please call the Concierge Desk. Vehicles rented directly at the airport can be subject to a significant airport tax/surcharge. Valet parking is available at the hotel.
The historic and picturesque McKinney Avenue Trolley stops near the front entrance of The Ritz-Carlton, providing complimentary transportation to many Uptown and adjoining locations. Trolley details are available at 214-515-7272.
For bus transportation, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) serves many points in Dallas via both bus and train. DART may be reached by dialing 214-979-1111 (http://www.dart.org/). DART DART trains are an ideal way to travel to outlying suburbs such as Plano and Garland.
What should overseas visitors to Dallas know?
Passports are not necessary for U.S. citizens, while foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas.
The language of Dallas is English, and the electrical current for the area is 110 AC/DC volts. For currency exchange to U.S. dollars, exchange service is available at many banks and airport facilities. ATM machines are readily available near the hotel.
How do I make a telephone call from a Dallas telephone?
The country code for the United States is 1. The city code for Dallas is 214 or 972. All local calls within Dallas are made by dialing the area code before the number, even if dialing to and from the same 214 or 972 area code. International calls should be made by first dialing 011. For other U.S. area codes, please dial 1 before the appropriate city code and phone number. In case of emergency, please dial 911.
Is there a convention and visitors' bureau for the city?
For detailed area information, excellent resources are available at the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau: 214-571-1000 (
http://www.visitdallas.com/)
U.S. Holidays
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 19, 2009
President's Day - February 16, 2009
Memorial Day - May 25, 2009
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - September 7, 2009
Columbus Day - October 12, 2009
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 26, 2009
Christmas Day - December 25
Is tipping customary in Dallas?
Tipping is a common and accepted practice in Dallas and most U.S. cities, with 15-20% an average gratuity amount for cab drivers, dining staff and other service professionals.
What business and shopping hours apply to Dallas?
Most area businesses operate between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Banking hours are usually 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while shopping establishments generally open by 10 a.m. (slightly later on Sundays) and remain open until between 6 and 9 p.m.