Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh

Vintage art deco design lends a lively retro feel to The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa, a stately Dallas grand dame turned luxury boutique comfort palace in chic Uptown, thanks to a $36 million renovation. Lush interiors, local artwork, and sweeping city views lend sophistication to the 170 spacious guest rooms and suites, which feature such boutique amenities as flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet, and luxurious bath amenities.

The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa continues its 85-year tradition as a destination for sophisticated business meetings and corporate events with 3,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. The 1,700-square-foot Terrace Ballroom, and courtyard will open in 2009. After hours, the new 5,200-square-foot spa awaits, followed by modern Italian fine dining by hot young James Beard–nominated Chef David Bull at Bolla.