If you are a shopping enthusiast and are on a trip to Dallas, you should not miss out on a visit to Galleria Dallas, one of the city's most stupendous shopping malls in the city. The world-class shopping mall was set up in 1970 and is extremely well-architected as it modeled after the renowned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele building that was built in Milan in the mid-nineteenth century. The mall features over 200 branded shops and boutiques from all over the world, along with a highly sophisticated ice rink, an entertainment center, a kid's play area and outstanding restaurants and food joints.

The shopping mall, considered to the pride of north Dallas, is ideal for spending a couple of hours or even an entire day, depending on how much you wish to shop, get yourself entertained and the time available for you. Shops are open daily 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. There is an excellent parking garage at the shopping mall.

The shops are simply outstanding. If you wish to buy quality and designer apparel, you should visit Saks Fifth Avenue. It is also a great place to buy perfumes and cosmetics. For various types of colognes and skin care products, especially for men, you should go to Nordstrom. For ladies cosmetics and apparels, you can visit Macy's, another fantastic shopping place at the mall premises. Other famous stores include Louis Vuitton, American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Signature Trunk Case, Sephora and L'Occitane, among others.

Grand Lux Cafe offers the most outstanding and exotic cuisine in the city and you would love the casual ambiance. Earthbound Trading has different flavors of tobacco and is a great place to shop.

The Galleria Mall in Dallas is an upscale shopping centre with over 200 stores, restaurants, cafes, an ice rink and the Westin Galleria Hotel. The mall is located at the intersection of Dallas North toll way and Interstate 635 and is owned by UBS Realty Investors LLC. If you are interested in making most of your shopping trip at Dallas, look for a hotel around Dallas that is close to a shopping mall - similar to the Westin Galleria Hotel.

Thee Westin Galleria Hotel is an upscale hotel chain that is owned and managed by the Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

For other options for hotels around Dallas read on. The list compiled includes all hotels that are within 1 mile distance from the Galleria Mall.

Candlewood Suites Dallas Galleria - located 0.25 miles away

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/dalnr

This hotel has been built for the business traveller who has comfort on his or her mind. All rooms have a fully equipped kitchen, desk, internet facilities and snack bar. The hotel also has a fitness centre, a snack bar and a huge DVD collection.

Embassy Suites Hotel Dallas - located 0.29 miles away

http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/DALLFES-Embassy-Suites-Dallas-Love-Field-Texas/index.do

This hotel is centrally located and is close to the Addison Restaurant Row. This upscale hotel is only a short drive from most of Dallas's sightseeing attractions.

Hyatt Place Dallas North - located 0.3 miles away

http://dallasnorth.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp

This hotel offers lavish and cosy rooms, 42 inch flat panel TV, oversized sofa sleeper, internet facilities, coffee bar, wine cafe and great food.

Le Meridien Dallas North - located 0.4 miles away

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3041

This hotel is a 20 minute drive from Dallas Fort Worth Airport. The rooms are spacious and contemporarily decorated.

Sheraton Dallas North Hotel - located 0.67 miles away

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1991

The 14 floor high rise hotel is surrounded by more than 200 Fortune 500 company offices. The fitness centre, outdoor pool, indoor pool, steam parlour, sauna and Jacuzzi are a great way to relieve your stressed mind and body after a hard day.

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre - located 0.79 miles away

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWLTHH-Hilton-Dallas-Lincoln-Centre-Texas/index.do

This is a four diamond luxury hotel with all amenities that are needed at a hotel. If you want to get pampered, make sure you book a room here.

Galleria Mall in Dallas has been inspired by Milan's renowned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele built in 1867. Galleria Dallas undoubtedly offers an exclusive experience in world class urban shopping.

http://www.addisontexas.net/what_to_do/shopping/dallas_galleria_mall.asp

Do suggest to your travel agent to book your stay at any of the hotels around Dallas close to the Galleria Mall for you to commute frequently to the place during your stay in the city.

Today the mall houses more than 200 stores, and restaurants in addition to an ice rink and The Westin Galleria Hotel. Galleria Dallas is to be found at the junction of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway. The owner of the property is UBS Realty Investors LLC. Some of the anchor stores within the mall include:

- Macy's

- Old Navy

- American Girl Boutique and Bistro

The high end stores are:

- Baccaret

- Betsey Johnson

- Coach

- Gucci

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galleria_Dallas

The Galleria Ice Skating Center is located at the lowest level in the middle of Macy's and Westin Galleria Hotel. This place provides fun and entertainment for the whole family all the year round, especially during the hot summers.

The ice skating center provides professional lessons as well as public and private sessions are held from time to time.

http://dallas.about.com/od/familyactivities/p/GalleriaIceRink.htm