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YOUR HOME BASE FOR SMU

Just steps from campus. Made for every Mustang moment.

From your first campus visit to move-in day, Homecoming to graduation, The Highland Dallas puts you close to SMU and gives parents, students, alumni and friends a place to gather, recharge and celebrate.

Enjoy our exclusive SMU Friends & Family Rate, and additional experiences designed around your time on the Hilltop.

 

Welcome Home Mustang Families!

Welcome to The Highland Dallas. We are delighted to welcome you and your family for SMU Family Weekend and are honored to be part of this special Mustang tradition.

Our Guest Services team is here to assist with anything you may need.

 

YOUR SMU WEEKEND ITINERARY  

FRIDAY

5:00–6:00 PM | Social Hour at The Reserve

Gather with fellow Mustang families at The Reserve, our onsite restaurant, lounge, and bar. Guests 21+ will enjoy a complimentary signature beverage.

6:00–9:00 PM | Live Music

Settle into the evening with live music at The Reserve for dinner, refined cocktails, fine wine, and spirited conversation.

SATURDAY

Daytime | Dine, Unwind & Recharge

Enjoy brunch or lunch at The Reserve, or take a moment for yourself with Express Spa Services and 20% off for SMU guests.

5:00–6:00 PM | Social Hour at The Reserve

Raise a glass with fellow Mustang families and enjoy a complimentary SMU Margarita for guests 21+.

3:00–6:00 PM | Tailgate & Music Entertainment on The Reserve Patio

Set the game-day vibe with great music, delicious food, cocktails, and Mustang spirit.

6:00–9:00 PM | Live Music

Settle into the evening with live music at The Reserve for dinner, refined cocktails, fine wine, and spirited conversation.

SUNDAY

10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Live Music & Brunch

Close out Family Weekend with live music and a leisurely brunch at The Reserve before heading home or continuing your Dallas adventure.

Throughout the weekend, enjoy 50% off our Cellar List. 

 

We are honored to celebrate SMU Family Weekend with you and to be your destination for exceptional dining, refined cocktails, fine wine, and spirited Mustang moments.

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A cozy restaurant with brown chairs, set tables, green napkins, glassware, and yellow flowers in vases on a patterned tile floor.
Four colorful cocktails garnished with fruit and leaves are arranged on a dark tabletop with chairs and a floral arrangement in the background.
A plate of pasta with seafood and vegetables sits on a wooden table, surrounded by wine glasses and various dishes in a restaurant setting.
A breakfast plate with two sunny-side-up eggs, roasted potatoes, and a sausage patty on a wooden table. A salad is partially visible in front.
Elegant dining room at The Reserve with wooden tables set with wine glasses, folded green napkins, and small yellow flower arrangements in glass vases, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Highland Dallas Public Spa Exterior Landscaping
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs, cabana seating, and tall modern buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

Mustang Season, Highland Style

Experience the Hilltop in style. Mustang Season, Highland Style Package is designed for visiting SMU families and alumni, pairing the energy of football season with a relaxed, elevated stay. 

Your Hilltop weekend, with a little extra includes:

$50 F&B Credit | Per night of your stay

Welcome Amenity | A special Highland welcome

20% off Spa services during your stay

Advance booking of at least one day is required.

 

Terms and Conditions: Blackout dates may apply. Not valid for group reservations and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. The Highland Dallas reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotional offer at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

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Modern hotel room with a white bed, yellow sofa, round marble-top table, wall art, and lamps on a light-patterned carpet.
A cozy restaurant with brown chairs, set tables, green napkins, glassware, and yellow flowers in vases on a patterned tile floor.
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs, cabana seating, and tall modern buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
A person receives a back massage with oil while lying under a white towel; another person massages with both hands and a round tool.

Enjoy exclusive SMU Friends & Family Rate

Whether you’re visiting SMU for a prospective student tour, football weekend, Parent & Family Weekend, Homecoming, or a milestone celebration, make The Highland Dallas your home base just steps from campus.

With our exclusive SMU Friends & Family Rate, enjoy 10% savings on every room category, every day of the year.

Settle into refined comfort, thoughtful amenities, and warm Texas hospitality all designed to make every SMU visit feel effortless, memorable, and a little more special.

 

Terms and Conditions: Not valid for group reservations and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. The Highland Dallas reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotional offer at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply

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Modern hotel room with a king bed, desk, TV, lounge chair, large window, and neutral decor with blue accents.
Highland Dallas King Corner Sitting Area
ADA queen room, two queen beds
A bathroom vanity with a round mirror, blue floral wallpaper, a white sink, tissue box, and blue-tiled shower reflected in the mirror.
Stylish hotel guest room featuring part of a king bed with crisp white linens, a cozy mustard-yellow armchair with pillow, modern bedside table with wall-mounted lamp, and bold blue geometric artwork above the headboard.