Lodging
Le Meridien Charlotte
This trendy modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from a tram station and 2 miles from the Mint Museum. The sophisticated rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Some have city views; suites add living and dining areas. Room service is available. Multiple dining options include an upscale steakhouse, a relaxed eatery, and a hip rooftop bar with city views. There's also a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool with poolside cabanas and games. Other amenities include a chic lobby bar/lounge, 55,000 sq ft of meeting space and complimentary entry to the Mint Museum. Parking is available for a surcharge.