The Wyndham’s downtown location isn’t the only reason business travelers give this upscale hotel a thumbs-up. They also like the oversized guest rooms and the worker- friendly amenities, including direct high-speed Internet access, ergonomic work chairs and cordless telephones. But the Wyndham’s convenient location also appeals to leisure travelers. In fact, the hotel is in the Canal Place Tower, home to the Shops at Canal Place, where visitors (and locals) like to go on buying sprees in the many topname stores, such as Saks Fifth Avenue. Everyone who beds down here appreciates the stellar views of the city from both the marble-adorned lobby (on the tower’s 11th floor) and the rooms that rise above it. Hungry? The Wyndham dishes up American cuisine with a Louisiana twist in the Riverbend Grill.

Wyndham New Orleans At Canal Place Amenities:

• 438 rooms. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Outdoor pool.