Le Méridien Dallas by the Galleria

North of Dallas and right off the North Dallas Tollway, Le Méridien Dallas by the Galleria is a great hotel pick if you're planning to partake in one of Dallas' favorite pastimes: shopping. The Galleria Dallas mall sits adjacent to the property and tempts fashionistas with everything from Gap to Godiva to Gucci. Business travelers will also enjoy staying at this Le Méridien thanks to the hotel's 24-hour business center and complimentary wireless internet access in common areas (fee applies to access it in your room). Recent guests love the look and feel of the rooms, which feature calm lavender decor with bright fuschia accents, signature beds, Frette linens and tech-friendly amenities, like 42-inch HDTVs, laptop safes and iPod docking stations. The eclectic menu and service staff at the on-site restaurant also earns a thumbs-up. However, visitors say that the hotel's layout – with guest rooms surrounding an atrium – results in a noisy atmosphere. And because of this hotel's ties to the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Rewards members can earn and use points here.