Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Set in Downtown Tampa and a 2-minute walk from the Tampa Theatre, this upscale hotel in a former courthouse is 7 miles from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa.

The contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and work desks. Suites add living rooms with sofas.

Dining options include a stylish French bistro and bar, and a modern cocktail lounge offering cold meat dishes. There's also an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a business center.