ADAM'S MARK DALLAS

What to expect: Business and leisure travelers are greeted by a 21 foot bronze statue of a rodeo rider on a bucking bronco in the lobby of this 38 story convention hotel. Located in downtown Dallas's arts and financial district, this bustling hotel is a prime destination for large and small meetings and social events. Amenity highlights: The 230,000 square foot Int ternational Conference and Exposition Center includes five ballrooms and accommodates up to 4,000 attendees. There are floor to ceiling windows in some areas and wireless Internet access throughout (surcharge. Guests can unwind in the hotel's health club with cardio equipment, weight machines, indoor and outdoor lap pools, two spa tubs, and two saunas. Insider tip: The free M Line Trolley Bus Route 712 stops outside the hotel and serves the West End with shops and restaurants, Neiman Marcus, and the Dallas Museum of Art.