Patient Housing & Hotels Near Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas
Patient housing near Parkland Memorial Hospital is shared with UT Southwestern next door: free rooms at Hope Lodge Dallas for adult cancer patients, Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children, $28-a-night Ark House apartments for any diagnosis, and Medical District hotels along Harry Hines Blvd. Parkland Memorial Hospital is a Level I trauma center and the primary safety-net hospital for Dallas County, affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. It mostly serves local residents, but its burn center and transplant programs draw patients from farther away.
Parkland and UT Southwestern share the same stretch of Harry Hines Blvd in the Dallas Medical District, so any patient housing near one hospital works equally well for the other. Hotels near Parkland Hospital range from budget-friendly extended stays with full kitchens to medical-rate options at major chains. Burn patients and their families, who often face the longest stays, benefit most from furnished apartments with the Texas hotel tax exemption (15% savings on stays of 30+ days).
Quick Facts — Parkland Memorial Hospital
Free and low-cost lodging
Hope Lodge Dallas
Free50 private guest suites at 210 N. Hall St., Dallas, TX 75226 (on the Baylor Scott & White campus). Completely free for adult cancer patients in active outpatient treatment.
- Who qualifies: Adult cancer patients in active outpatient treatment. Must live 40+ miles from treatment facility.
- Caregiver: One caregiver per patient; strongly encouraged.
- How to apply: Referral from your Parkland social worker or oncology care team.
- Waitlist: Common — apply as early as possible.
- Amenities: Communal kitchen, free laundry, WiFi.
Phone: (469) 451-4900 · ACS helpline: 1-800-227-2345
Ronald McDonald House Dallas
Pediatric only89 rooms — 77 private bedrooms, 6 extended-stay suites, and 6 transplant apartments at 4707 Bengal St., Dallas, TX 75235. For families with a seriously ill child receiving treatment at Dallas-area hospitals, including Parkland.
- Cost: Free to families. Donations are welcome but never required.
- How to apply: Hospital referral required — physician, nurse, or social worker contacts RMHC.
- Amenities: Communal kitchen, complimentary meals, free laundry, free parking, hospital shuttle, WiFi.
Phone: (214) 631-7354
Ark House Dallas
$28/night Any diagnosisFully furnished one-bedroom apartments (two adult occupants at a time) in a gated complex in North Dallas, near US 75 and Royal Lane. It takes seriously ill patients with any diagnosis, not only cancer, pediatric or military. A mission of First United Methodist Church of Richardson.
- Who qualifies: Any diagnosis, living more than 50 miles away. Referral from a medical-facility staff member required, then an application and a background check for each adult.
- Cost: $28/night, or $196/week.
- Stay: initial stays of up to 90 days, with a 7- or 14-day minimum depending on the apartment.
- Address: Given once an apartment is confirmed.
- Amenities: Fully furnished private apartments, TV, internet, laundry, parking.
Phone: (972) 671-7144 · arkhousedallas.org
Hotels near Parkland Memorial Hospital
Parkland is located in the Dallas Medical District along Harry Hines Blvd, adjacent to UT Southwestern. The same hotels that serve UTSW patients are equally convenient for Parkland. Your best resources are your Parkland social worker and Joe's House (joeshouse.org | 877-563-7468).
| Hotel | Rate | Distance to Parkland | Key Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center | $159/night (UTSW 2026 rate) | Near campus | Outdoor pool, free laundry room, parking $5/night |
| Hilton Anatole | $219–249/night (UTSW 2026 rate) | ~2 miles | Pool; self-parking $30, valet $40 a night |
| Extended Stay America (various) | ~$65–110/night | 3–8 miles | Full kitchen; ask Joe's House for its current rate |
| Courtyard Medical/Market Center | $109/night (UTSW 2026 rate) | ~1.3 miles | Outdoor pool, parking $11/night |
The UTSW rates are the 2026 contracted rates on UT Southwestern's hotel list (PDF), open to UT Southwestern patients and guests (checked October 2026); ask the hotel which rate applies to a Parkland patient. The Extended Stay range is approximate. Always call the hotel to confirm current pricing, or contact Joe's House (877-563-7468) or your Parkland social worker.
Furnished apartments for extended stays
For burn patients, transplant patients, and others with stays of 30 or more days, furnished apartments near the Medical District offer better value and more livable space than hotels. Full kitchens and in-unit laundry are especially important for patients with extended recovery periods.
Stays of 30+ consecutive days at the same property qualify for the Texas hotel tax exemption, saving approximately 15% on your total cost in Dallas.
Tax tip: The Texas hotel tax exemption (up to 15% savings in Dallas) applies to stays of 30+ consecutive nights at the same address. Read our full guide to the TX hotel tax exemption →
What your stay will actually cost
| Option | Nightly Cost | 30-Day Cost | Kitchen | Parking | Referral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Lodge Dallas | Free | Free | Communal | Free | Social worker |
| Ronald McDonald | Free | Free | Communal | Free | Pediatric only |
| Hotel (med rate) | $89–189 | $2,670–5,670 | Rarely | Varies | No |
| Extended Stay | $65–110 | $1,950–3,300 | Full | Free | No |
| Furnished Apt | $90–140 | $2,700–4,200* | Full | Covered | No |
*30-day rate with TX hotel tax exemption applied. All rates approximate — call to confirm.
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Frequently asked questions about lodging near Parkland Hospital
Is there free lodging for Parkland patients?
Hope Lodge Dallas offers 50 free rooms for adult cancer patients in active outpatient treatment who live 40+ miles from the facility. Ronald McDonald House Dallas has 89 rooms for families of pediatric patients, and families are never asked to pay. Parkland primarily serves Dallas County residents, so out-of-town lodging demand is lower than at other major hospitals — but transplant and burn patients may travel from farther away. Ask your Parkland social worker for referral assistance.
Does Parkland have its own patient housing?
Parkland does not operate its own patient housing facility. However, because Parkland is adjacent to UT Southwestern, many of the same lodging options apply — including Hope Lodge Dallas, hotels in the Medical District, and furnished apartments near Harry Hines Blvd. Contact Parkland social services at 214-590-8000 for current lodging assistance options.
What lodging options exist for burn patients' families at Parkland?
Parkland runs a burn center, and burn patients often have extended stays. For immediate family lodging needs, hotels along Harry Hines Blvd and in the Medical District are closest. For longer stays, ask the Parkland burn unit social worker about Hope Lodge (cancer patients), Ronald McDonald House (pediatric), or Joe's House (877-563-7468) for medical-rate hotel options. Furnished apartments near the Medical District are also available for stays of 30+ days.
Can I use the same lodging for both Parkland and UT Southwestern appointments?
Yes. Parkland and UT Southwestern are adjacent to each other along Harry Hines Blvd in the Dallas Medical District. Any lodging near one hospital is equally convenient for the other. Hope Lodge Dallas, hotels in the Medical District area, and furnished apartments nearby all work for patients at either facility.
Are there hotels near Parkland Hospital with free shuttle service?
Some do. On UT Southwestern's 2026 hotel list, Candlewood Suites Dallas Market Center (shuttle within a 5-mile radius and to Love Field, on availability), Crowne Plaza Dallas Love Field/Medical District (shuttle to Love Field and UT Southwestern, by arrangement), Spark by Hilton Dallas District Love Field (complimentary shuttle) and Warwick Melrose (shuttle to UT Southwestern and within 3 miles, on availability) list shuttles. The Marriott Medical/Market Center and the Courtyard Medical/Market Center list none. Always confirm shuttle availability and hours when booking.
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial, legal, or medical advice.