What’s included at The Adolphus and what costs extra
Room rates at The Adolphus cover your guest room or suite, standard in-room amenities, and access to many hotel public spaces. Expect extra charges for a mandatory daily amenity/resort fee (reported by third parties), valet parking, on-site dining and bar orders, spa services, private pool cabanas, pet fees, and some incidentals.
In this guide
- What the nightly rate usually includes
- Amenity / resort fee (what to expect)
- Parking, transfers and incidental charges
- Dining and breakfast: what's complimentary and what costs extra
- Spa, fitness center and pool access
- Pets, accessibility and special requests
- Fees and payment methods to expect at check-in
What the nightly rate usually includes
Your base rate covers the booked room — for example Deluxe Room, Executive Studio, Junior Suite, Luxury Suite, Suite, Terrace or Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms — and standard in-room features listed by the hotel.
The hotel lists Complimentary Wi‑Fi among its amenities and guests have access to public areas such as the Social Lobby, city-facing public lounges, and the hotel's restaurants and bars (charges apply for food and drinks).
- Standard in-room furniture, toiletries and housekeeping
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi (listed as a hotel amenity)
- Access to public spaces: Social Lobby, lounges, and dining venues (purchases separate)
- Access to the rooftop Pool Adolphus deck (pool hours and some services described below)
| Common included items | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room and basic housekeeping | Included in the nightly room rate |
| Complimentary Wi‑Fi | Listed as an amenity; some third-party sources link it to an amenity fee for non‑Marriott Bonvoy members |
| Public-area access | Use is allowed; dining and drinks are charged separately |
Amenity / resort fee (what to expect)
Third-party listings and the hotel note a daily amenity or facility fee that covers certain perks such as fitness-center access and black-car/house-car service. The exact amount varies by source (reported roughly $25–$30 per day or a listed resort fee of $30 plus a small destination surcharge).
Because amounts and whether Wi‑Fi is bundled can differ between sources and membership status (Marriott Bonvoy), confirm the precise fee and what it covers with the hotel or your booking agent before arrival.
- Reported inclusions: fitness-center access, black car/house-car service, some local perks
- Reported amounts vary (examples in dossier range from ~$25 to $30/day; some OTAs list an additional small destination percent charge)
- Marriott Bonvoy members may see different Wi‑Fi handling on some listings
| Item | How it's listed |
|---|---|
| Amenity/daily fee | Reported variably as $25–$30/day by third parties |
| Resort/destination fee | Some OTAs show a $30/night resort fee plus a small percent destination charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Listed as complimentary by Marriott; some agents tie it to the amenity fee |
Parking, transfers and incidental charges
On-site parking is valet only and is charged separately; quoted nightly valet rates vary across sources (roughly $58–$65 per night reported by booking listings).
The Adolphus provides a complimentary luxury house car/drop-off service within a 3-mile radius for guests — this service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and covers drop-offs (not pickups).
Expect a card hold or deposit for incidentals at check-in; the hotel may require a credit/debit card or a cash deposit for incidental charges, but cash itself is not accepted for payment of the room.
- Valet parking: charged separately (rates vary by source; roughly $58–$65/night reported)
- House car: complimentary drop-offs within a ~3-mile radius (first-come, first-served)
- Incidental hold/deposit: credit or debit card usually requested at check-in; cash not accepted for payment
| Service | Typical charge |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Separate nightly fee (varies by source) |
| House car (drop-offs) | Complimentary within 3 miles |
| Incidentals hold/deposit | Card or deposit may be required at check-in |
Dining and breakfast: what's complimentary and what costs extra
The Adolphus is not an all-inclusive property. On-site restaurants and bars (The French Room, The French Room Bar, City Hall Bistro, Rodeo Bar, Otto's Coffee & Fine Foods, Pool Adolphus and Sushi by Scratch Restaurants) charge à la carte for food and drinks.
Full breakfast is available for a surcharge; third-party listings report breakfast fees in the range of about $20–$40 per person. Tea service, omakase sushi and fine-dining experiences have separate menus and reservation requirements and are charged separately.
- City Hall Bistro serves breakfast and lunch (breakfast hours listed as 6:30 AM–11:00 AM)
- The French Room is fine-dining with a Smart Casual dress code and separate dinner pricing (Tue–Sat dinner hours)
- Pool Adolphus offers poolside food and drinks; private cabanas are available for an extra surcharge
- Sushi by Scratch Restaurants (omakase) requires reservation and has its own tasting pricing
| Meal / service | Is it included? |
|---|---|
| Room rate | Does not include meals or drinks |
| Breakfast (City Hall Bistro / in‑house) | Available for an additional surcharge (reported ~$20–$40/person) |
| Pool cabanas | Cabanas billed separately (surcharge) |
Spa, fitness center and pool access
Spa Adolphus is a paid service: the 5,000-square-foot spa operates Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; massages and body treatments require guests to be 18 or older. Spa treatments, salon services and retail purchases are charged separately and require reservations (spa phone and email provided by the hotel).
The fitness center is listed with official hours of 5:00 AM–11:00 PM and elsewhere as 24-hour access; it includes cardio machines, Peloton bikes, treadmills, cycles, ellipticals, free weights and resistance equipment. Some listings say fitness access is included with the daily amenity fee.
Pool Adolphus is a rooftop, temperature-controlled outdoor pool with loungers, a fire pit and a waterfall feature. The pool is open daily with listed hours; private cabanas and some pool services carry extra charges, and the pool deck hosts weekend programming such as yoga and DJs on certain schedules.
- Spa Adolphus: paid treatments; reservations at 214.651.3670 or spa@adolphus.com
- Fitness center: equipment listed; access may be included in an amenity fee
- Pool Adolphus: rooftop heated pool open daily; private cabanas surcharged
| Facility | Included vs extra |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Extra (pay per treatment); age limits apply |
| Fitness center | Often included for guests; also listed under daily amenity fee in some sources |
| Pool & poolside food/drinks | Pool access for guests; cabanas and pool service cost extra |
Pets, accessibility and special requests
The Adolphus is pet-friendly, but pet fees and weight limits differ across listings. Marriott’s official listing states a non-refundable pet fee of $150 per stay and a maximum pet weight of 80 lbs (up to 2 pets per room). Other booking sites show different fees or weight limits, so confirm the hotel’s current policy before you travel.
The hotel offers accessible paths, an accessible registration desk and accessible pool and spa features. For specific mobility needs or requests (extra rollaway beds, cribs, room location), contact the hotel directly to confirm availability and any associated charges.
- Pet fee: officially reported by Marriott as $150 per stay (policies vary by source — confirm with hotel)
- Accessible features: accessible route to elevator, accessible registration and some accessible pool/spa elements
- Special requests (cribs, rollaway, adjacencies): availability and any extra charges should be verified with the hotel
| Request | Typical charge / note |
|---|---|
| Pet stay | Non-refundable pet fee reported (Marriott: $150/stay); policies vary |
| Crib / rollaway | Available on request — check with hotel for availability/fees |
| Accessible room requests | Contact hotel to confirm accessible room type and features |
Fees and payment methods to expect at check-in
The Adolphus accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, UnionPay) and typically requires a credit/debit card for incidentals at check-in; cash is not accepted for payment of the room per lodging listings.
Because third-party sources report differing nightly amenity/resort fees and parking rates, verify posted fees on your folio at check-in so there are no surprises. Some OTAs also list an additional small destination percentage charged at the property.
- Payment: major credit/debit cards accepted; cash not accepted for room payment on some listings
- Deposit: incidental hold or deposit commonly requested at check-in
- Confirm all nightly fees (amenity/resort fee, valet) with front desk when you arrive
| Charge | Typical policy |
|---|---|
| Amenity/resort fee | Reported by third parties; confirm amount and inclusions |
| Valet parking | Paid separately; nightly rates vary by source |
| Incidentals hold | Card hold or deposit at check-in is common |
