Must-see hotels in Georgia

  • Nacoochee Adventures

    North Georgia

    Whether you opt for a treehouse forged from recycled materials, a pioneer-style covered wagon or a gypsy vardo, this primitive campground (no water or…

  • Whitley

    Atlanta

    Converted from one of Atlanta's most storied luxury hotels (Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead) in 2017, the Whitley is named for Atlanta trailblazer John Whitley,…

  • Rothschild Pound House Inn

    South Georgia

    Dating back to the 1870s, this atmospheric mansion has Victorian features throughout and is just a few blocks from the Chattahoochee River and downtown…

  • Blue Ridge Inn

    North Georgia

    Bang downtown is this epic three-story Victorian home dating to the 1890s and awash in 12ft ceilings, original hand-carved woodwork and heart-pine…

  • The Cloister

    Coastal Georgia

    The whole island is private and occupied by The Cloister and requires a reservation to get in. It has horse stables, a 56,000-sq-ft spa complex and enough…

  • Highland Inn

    Atlanta

    This European-style, 65-room independent inn, built in 1927, has appealed to touring musicians over the years. Rooms aren’t huge, but it has a great…

  • Peach House

    Atlanta

    This can't-miss, turquoise-trimmed Georgia Peach of a 1901 Victorian mansion will have you at the porch, a ceiling-fan-cooled, circular-style Southern…

  • Goodbread House

    Coastal Georgia

    You can't miss this eclectically styled bed and breakfast: it has a life-sized pirate and mini cannon out front. Brilliantly chintzy, cozy and eccentric,…

  • Jekyll Island State Park

    Coastal Georgia

    Situated in the quiet north of the island and surrounded by forest, the state park offers 158 campsites with on-site shower and bathroom facilities, plus…

  • Hotel Indigo

    North Georgia

    Rooms are spacious, loftlike pods of cool at this ecochic boutique hotel. Part of the Indigo chain, it's a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design …

  • Gastonian

    Savannah

    If you have that 'I want to feel like a 19th-century baron' itch that just needs to be scratched, the Gastonian is the hotel you've been waiting for…

  • Hostel in the Forest

    Coastal Georgia

    The only budget base in the area is this set of bare-bones octagonal cedar huts and tree houses (sans air or heat) on an ecofriendly, sustainable campus…

  • Loews Atlanta

    Atlanta

    Smart and modern, Atlanta's most boutique business hotel is part of the Loews chain and offers luxury with all the fixins' smack in the heart of the arts…

  • Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa

    North Georgia

    These roomy, well-to-do forest-green cabins feature full kitchenettes (albeit with dated appliances), whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces and expansive front…

  • Amicalola Falls Lodge

    North Georgia

    This lodge is a full-service hotel with beautiful mountain views from every room (though not of the falls); the rustic cottages sleep four to 10. You can…

  • Bohemian Hotel

    Savannah

    Enjoy sleek, dark, Gothic hallways, a riverside perch and small touches such as driftwood and oystershell chandeliers. Rooms are stunning, though perhaps…

  • Alpine Hilltop Haus

    North Georgia

    Barbara and Frankie are the charming hosts of this B&B tucked away in the woods just behind town, but still close enough to walk. Rooms, in an Alpine…

  • Spencer House Inn

    Coastal Georgia

    At this historic inn (c 1872) there are 14 spacious rooms on three floors, with slightly less personality and clutter than other local options. It's also…

  • The Wallow

    Coastal Georgia

    This guesthouse consists of five comfy, individually appointed guest rooms, all maintained by Cornelia Walker Bailey, a Sapelo native, historian, cook and…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Atlanta

    A boutique-style chain hotel, the music-themed Indigo offers a whimsical personality and local in-room touches like custom-stitched patterned bedspreads…

  • Olde Harbour Inn

    Savannah

    The spiffy suites at this waterfront hotel occupy the golden mean between historic atmosphere and modern sensibilities, from the airy sense of space (a…

  • Azalea Inn

    Savannah

    We love this sweet canary-yellow historic inn, a humble stunner on a quiet street near Forsyth Park. The 10 rooms aren't huge, but are well done with…

  • W Atlanta – Midtown

    Atlanta

    One of three Atlanta-area W Hotels, this hip 466-room hotel's big advantage is its prime location on Piedmont Park's doorstep. Rooms feature wine-hued…

  • River Street Inn

    Savannah

    This excellent option has historical-chic (but not stuffy) rooms with hardwood floors and four-poster beds, and the best ones have balconies. The interior…

  • East Bay Inn

    Savannah

    Wedged between corporate rivals, this brick behemoth offers just 28 huge rooms – each with original double-wide wood floors, exposed brick walls, soaring…

  • St Simons Inn By The Lighthouse

    Coastal Georgia

    This cute and comfortable good-value inn is accented with white wooden shutters and a general sense of seaside breeziness. It's well located next to the…

  • Villas By The Sea

    Coastal Georgia

    A nice choice on the north coast, close to the best beaches. Rooms are spacious and the one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, set in a complex of lodge…

  • Atlantis Inn

    Savannah

    A quirky 1950s-style inn, its rooms have touches such as red-velvet decor, murals and bamboo-lined walls. There's a microwave and minifridge in each room,…

  • Hotel Tybee

    Savannah

    Ocean views and a central location are the highlight of this megahotel's 208 modern rooms, which feature private balcony and flat-screen TV, plus two…

  • Hall House Hotel

    North Georgia

    A charming historic nest on the square dating to 1881. There are five bright and charming rooms, each uniquely decorated, some with four-poster beds.

  • Savannah Pensione

    Savannah

    It was run as a hostel for some 15 years, but the owner of this basic neighborhood crash pad got tired of backpackers traipsing up and down the historic…

  • Twelve Midtown

    Atlanta

    Staff isn't all that astute and the hallways need attention, but this 101-room all-suite hotel at mixed-use Atlantic Station offers sizable rooms for the…

  • Seasons Inn

    North Georgia

    This mom-and-pop operation is unremarkable beyond a typical roadside motor inn at first sight, but attentive owners have spruced it up beyond typical…

  • Top of Georgia Hostel & Hiking Center

    North Georgia

    This economical hiker hostel is one of North Georgia's few. Stays are one night only unless 'slackpacking' is arranged in advance. It's just a half mile…

  • Days Inn & Suites Peachtree City

    South Georgia

    Yes it's a chain, but it's clean, comfortable, inexpensive and only a 10-minute drive north from all The Walking Dead action in Senoia. Rooms are well…

  • Riverview Hotel

    Coastal Georgia

    The Riverview sits opposite the ferry for Cumberland Island in St Marys. Its attractive veneer conceals some pretty-standard rooms, but you get a soft bed…

  • Hotel Indigo Downtown

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's second Hotel Indigo has a superb location near Centennial Olympic Park, and a building to match the convenience: a muscular modern structure…

  • Terrora Campground

    North Georgia

    Tallulah Gorge's one full-service campground contains 50 sites with electricity and water along with two comfort stations. It sits about about a mile from…

  • Ocean Inn and Suites

    Coastal Georgia

    Rooms are a little dated, but clean and comfortable. There are hardwood floors throughout, plus a lovely roof terrace with views of the lighthouse. Next…

  • Royal Palm Motel

    Savannah

    This budget motel has renovated rooms, air-con and a modest pool, and is just a few minutes' walk to Tybee's beachfront.