The Elm, a Ramada by Wyndham

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The Elm, a Ramada by Wyndham,  is a brand-new, sleek, lakeside boutique hotel framed by public art and a welcoming patio.  Inside, a stylish lobby café and lounge invite you to settle in, stretch out, or plan your race preparations while enjoying a local coffee and lake views.

Your day begins with a delicious breakfast, included in your stay, to ensure you’re properly fuelled. The night before the race, you’ll also enjoy a communal carb-loading “Pasta Party” buffet in preparation for the big event.

The Elm includes a well-equipped fitness centre right onsite, perfect for warming up, light mobility sessions, or a low-impact spin. 

Rooms here are modern and bright and include pillow‑top beds, air conditioning, a desk/workspace, mini‑refrigerator, microwave, flat‑screen TV, complimentary Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and soft toiletries.

(Please note – the outdoor pool is seasonal only and will be closed during the event.)

Hotel Features

  • Lakeside boutique location – calming lakefront setting, just over a mile away from the main race locations.
  • Daily breakfast included – served early on race day.
  • Pre-event Pasta Party included – tailored nutrition and race-day energy fueling.
  • Fitness centre – space to maintain mobility, warm up, unwind or recover.
  • Convenient room amenities – microwave, fridge and bike storage in your room.
  • Parking & easy logistics – hassle-free for unloading bikes, gear or transporting your support crew.

Key Locations

Distances from The Elm, a Ramada by Wyndham

  • IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas–Little Elm swim start, transition, finish & Expo / Athletes’ Village
    The Elm sits in Little Elm town center;  around 1.1 miles to the race sites.
  • Nearest Airport
    • Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): ~31 miles (~40-min drive)
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL): ~32 miles (~40-min drive)
  • Nearest Train Station
    There is no train station in Little Elm—closest Amtrak terminal is in Dallas (~35 miles away), reachable via taxi or shuttle.
  • Nearby Points of Interest
    • Little Elm Park & Marina / Cove at The Lakefront™: under a 5-minute walk
    • Hydrous Wake Park: ~5-minute walk
    • Fortunata Winery (Providence Village): ~6 miles (~12-minute drive)
    • Museum of the American Railroad (Frisco): ~10 miles (~15-minute drive)
    • Stonebriar Centre Mall & The Shops at Legacy (Frisco): ~10–12 miles (~15–20 min drive)
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