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Hotel and Travel Information

2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference

Host Hotel and Conference Venue
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 75051 (Dallas area)

Attendee Room Block
$309/night single/double occupancy inclusive of resort fee (taxes not included); $20 each additional person over two. Book your room early as blocks fill quickly and can sell out! Group discounted rates will be available until March 20, 2026 (5PM CT) or until the block sells out. 
BOOK YOUR STAY


Government Room Block (Government Employees Only)
Due to high demand, our government room block at Gaylord Texan has sold out. DBIA has secured additional government room blocks at two nearby properties. Please see full details below.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott DFW Dallas Airport North/Grapevine
2200 Bass Pro Court
Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Room Rates - Standard Room - $181/per night - please click here to for hotel reservations.
Courtyard by Marriott DFW Dallas Airport North/Grapevine
2200 Bass Pro Court
Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Room Rates - Standard Room - $181/per night - please click here to for hotel reservations.
Transportation 
  • Approximately 2 miles from the Gaylord Texan. Complimentary Shuttle service to the Gaylord Texan will be provided. 
Book your room as soon as possible as blocks fill quickly and can sell out! Deadline to book your government room is Monday, April 6, 2026 or until the room block sells out.


When Should You Arrive?
If you intend to participate in the pre-conference course (which requires an optional/additional fee), Leadership Academy: Building a Strong Foundation, scheduled for Sunday, April 12th at 8am, it is recommended that you arrive as early as Saturday, April 11th.

Arrive by Sunday, April 12th if you are only attending the Water/Wastewater Conference.

When Should You Depart?
The excitement goes right up until the end so don't be in a rush to leave! Our Joint Water/Wastewater & Transportation Lunch and General Session ends at 1:30 pm, on Wednesday, April 15th.

Getting There:
The Grapevine, TX area offers two airport options:
• DFW – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (closet airport) -
Distance from property: approximately 6 miles 
• DAL – Dallas Love Field Airport -
Distance from property: approximately 20 miles
 
Parking:                                                                               
Self-parking - $25.11/day (includes tax)
Valet parking - $53.04/day (includes tax)
Parking payment can be made during the time of booking hotel reservation.

Airport Transportation Options:
Airport transfers/shuttles can be arranged through Gaylord's Transportation Dept. (877) 778-2400 if desired. Rideshare and taxi are also available onsite at both DFW and Love Field. Once on property, Private Services and Limousine/Van services are also available.




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