Thoughtfully decorated rooms indoor and outdoor pools and extras like free internet access morning newspapers and local area shuttles are yours at Le Meridien Charlotte. All 305 guest rooms at the 18-story hotel boast a refreshingly up-to-date look and feel. Expect thoughtful touches like 42-inch flat-panel TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Belgian linens cover the pillowtop beds and the well-lit work desks have eye-level outlets and comfortable executive chairs. In-room safes add an extra measure of security. Free newspapers are delivered to your door. Guests enjoy sit-down meals in the gracious dining room or more casual bites at the poolside bar and grill. Room service is also an option. If exercise is on your agenda make time to work out in the fitness room take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub. The hotel's local area shuttle is on the house and parking is available. This uptown hotel is within walking distance of popular attractions like the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and the Charlotte Aquatic Center. Racing fans head less than a mile to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Also near the hotel are the Bank of America Stadium home of the Carolina Panthers and the Time Warner Cable Arena where you can catch a game with the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is eight miles west.