Event spaces, buyouts and meeting rooms at Virgin Hotels Dallas
Virgin Hotels Dallas offers roughly 14,000–15,500 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space across multiple rooms including Giant Ballroom, The Manor, Founder's Room and The Pool Club Venue. Spaces range from small boardrooms (The Study, Founder's Room) to large ballrooms and full 4th-floor rooftop buyouts for receptions and conferences.
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Event-space overview
Virgin Hotels Dallas provides a mix of indoor and outdoor venues totaling about 14,000–15,533 sq ft of event space. The hotel lists around 8–10 distinct meeting rooms, plus outdoor options like the Secret Garden and The Pool Club rooftop.
Spaces are suited to corporate meetings, small boardroom sessions, social gatherings and weddings; room styles vary from formal ballrooms to intimate boardrooms and open-air terraces.
- Total reported event space: roughly 14,000–15,533 sq ft
- Number of distinct meeting/event rooms: about 8–10
- Outdoor spaces include Secret Garden (open-air) and The Pool Club rooftop
| Venue type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Large ballroom | Giant Ballroom / Giant Venue |
| Rooftop / outdoor | The Pool Club Venue, Secret Garden |
| Small boardrooms | Founder's Room, The Study, Rushmore |
Meeting rooms and boardrooms
For focused meetings and VIP dinners, the hotel lists several dedicated small rooms. The Study is a private boardroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and Texas-inspired design; Founder's Room is an intimate 458 sq ft boardroom.
Other small meeting options include Rushmore, The Lounge and The Sandbox; capacities and room sizes vary, so confirm layout and AV needs with the hotel.
- The Study: private boardroom, capacity listed at 30
- Founder's Room: 458 sq ft, capacity listed at 40
- Rushmore: ~517 sq ft with multiple classroom/theater configurations
| Room | Size / Noted capacity |
|---|---|
| Founder's Room | 458 sq ft / capacity 40 |
| The Study | 377 sq ft / capacity 30 |
| Rushmore | 517 sq ft / Theater 56, Classroom 20 |
Ballroom, conferences and larger meetings
The Giant Ballroom (also referenced as Giant Venue) is the hotel's main ballroom at about 3,912 sq ft and is divisible into three sections (Giant A, B, C). It includes a pre-function foyer and high ceilings.
Capacities vary by layout (theatre, classroom, banquet). The hotel's own listings and planner specs show Giant Ballroom capacities into the 300s for large receptions and theater-style setups.
- Giant Ballroom / Giant Venue: ~3,912 sq ft, divisible into A/B/C
- Sample capacities (as recorded): Theater ~363, Classroom ~132, Banquet/Reception up to the mid-300s
- Pre-function/foyer space is available for registration, exhibits or cocktail receptions
| Layout | Giant Ballroom capacity (typical listing) |
|---|---|
| Theater | Around 363 |
| Classroom | Around 132 |
| Reception / Banquet | Up to the mid-300s |
Rooftop buyouts and The Pool Club Venue
The Pool Club Venue is the hotel's 4th-floor rooftop bar and pool deck with Dallas skyline views, cabanas, daybeds and loungers. It is used for daytime pool access and evening buyouts or events.
Pool Club capacities are listed around 149 guests for events; the hotel promotes the rooftop for rooftop weddings, rehearsal dinners and private buyouts. Pool access policies (including 21+ restrictions during nightlife hours) apply for non-hotel guests and reservations.
- The Pool Club Venue: rooftop setting with skyline views, listed capacity about 149
- Pool deck amenities: pool, cabanas, loungers, daybeds (outdoor only)
- Non-hotel guests: day passes/reservations possible but nightlife hours often restricted to 21+
| Use | Notes |
|---|---|
| Daytime pool events | Day passes and reserved loungers available (10AM–8PM per third-party sources) |
| Evening buyouts | Area converts to 21+ nightlife environment; private buyouts possible |
| Weddings / receptions | Rooftop ceremonies and receptions possible; capacity listings cite ~149 |
Weddings, buyouts and outdoor spaces
Virgin Hotels Dallas markets itself for weddings with more than 15,500 sq ft of indoor/outdoor space and several named wedding venues including The Manor, Giant Ballroom and the Secret Garden courtyard.
The Manor has an outdoor terrace with skyline views and is offered for wedding ceremonies and receptions; Secret Garden is an open-air courtyard suitable for very small gatherings such as rehearsal dinners or showers.
- The Manor: terrace with skyline views; banquet and reception capacities vary (multiple configuration listings exist)
- Secret Garden: small open-air courtyard, listed capacity about 20 seated / 30 standing
- Full 4th-floor buyouts are referenced in planner listings for larger celebrations
| Wedding space | Typical capacity |
|---|---|
| Secret Garden | About 20 seated / 30 standing |
| The Manor | Multiple banquet-style listings (approx. 136–222 depending on config) |
| Full 4th-floor buyout | Planner listings reference large buyouts able to host several hundred guests |
Logistics, AV and booking tips
Virgin Hotels Dallas provides standard meeting-planner services; event planners should confirm AV, staging, floor plans and any minimum spend details directly with the hotel. The property lists mandatory nightly amenity fees for guest rooms that include Wi-Fi, pool access and other benefits — verify whether meeting room rental pricing is separate.
Valet parking is the only on-site parking option. The hotel does not have an on-site spa or sauna, and there is no airport shuttle service. Use the hotel's events or sales contact to confirm set-up times, load-in access and service staffing for your event.
- Valet parking only — no self-parking option
- Mandatory nightly amenity fee applies to guest stays (check current inclusions with the hotel)
- No on-site spa or sauna; 24/7 fitness center is available to guests (age minimums may apply)
| Common planner items | Action |
|---|---|
| AV and staging | Confirm vendor access, in-room AV packages and test times |
| Catering and menus | Commons Club handles private dining; confirm menu options and dietary needs |
| Parking for attendees | Plan around valet-only parking and convey to guests |
