If you're looking for a modern, chic, contemporary place to stay in Dallas, you might want to look elsewhere. If you're in search for a unique, nostalgia-packed experience that provides an authentic experience of the local architecture and community, this is it!
If you grew up in (or adjacent to) the 90's, you're going to be giddy over the comfortably familiar decor. You'll find nearly anything you might need during your stay too- any time I though of something I didn't think to bring, it was there! Salt & pepper, dishes/silverware, even shampoo and clothes detergent!
But it's the uncommon amenities that really make The Slater stand out. All your favorite cereals from childhood (and BOTH 2% and whole milk), Pop Tarts for a quick snack, the absolute most charming dining room I've ever eaten in, but most notably, the decor and retro electronics!
The detail is all perfect! Posters you probably ACTUALLY had in your bedroom, magazine clippings, a toy here and there, even a FULL SIZE GREEN RANGER cardboard cutout! (I'll leave some of the details for you to discover yourself!)
The TV is entirely impractical- no remote, a little fuzzy, not even remotely close to HD- JUST LIKE YOU REMEMBER! It was actually *FUN* to watch Ace Venture Pet Detective on the box TV and have to get up to pause, adjust the volume, and rewind the VHS tapes :D
That's right, VHS tapes!
My husband about had a fit of nostalgia playing Turok on the Nintendo 64. Actually, that was something that was notably improved to experience on the older setup- those games just don't play the same on new TVs- something about the old, somewhat poor resolution of the TV just works better with games that weren't made for you to see every pixel in high-def.
The mist/fog, water, and a lot of the suspense of that game were just more enjoyable!
The building itself is older/a bit dated, but that's actually highly characteristic of Dallas residential architecture, quirks and all! The neighborhood is would give you a great feel for the community of Dallas, and it's ideally located right in the middle of everything you could want to visit(with TONS of delivery options too!).
Even though The Slater is all about the nostalgic retro feel, you won't miss the real modern necessities- the WiFi was easy to connect to and fast, there was a microwave, dishwashing machine, and clothes washer/dryer, and even a Nest smart thermostat!
We deeply enjoyed our stay, and will definitely be coming back with some friends next time!