Red River Gorge
The lodge's 35 rooms have fairly drab decor, but the private balconies overlooking the pool and surrounding natural beauty are a nice perk. Eleven…
Must-see hotels in Southern USA
Charleston
A sister property of the lovely Indigo Inn, this Greek Revival, apricot-colored mansion across the street offers a bit more intimacy and privacy with its…
North Carolina Mountains
At the southern edge of the most spectacular stretch of Pisgah National Forest, 5 miles north of downtown Brevard, this riverside campground – tubing…
Northern Kentucky
Set in a tree-shaded historic district near the Ohio River, this 1878 Italianate townhouse will delight B&B buffs. Exquisite antique oak and walnut…
New Orleans
A gorgeous grand dame of a lobby lifted from a Jazz Age fantasy, a twinkling rooftop pool and a handsome exterior contain a series of beigey rooms that…
Mississippi Delta
Sitting across the street from the entrance to Vicksburg National Military Park, this shiny representative of the international chain is a convenient spot…
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,…
Lowcountry
Renovated in 2017, this glistening white dockside retreat on Shem Creek is close to all the waterfront restaurants, with awesome views of the harbor and…
Coastal North Carolina
This great hostel, located in a 1913 house, is a good-value getaway within walking distance of downtown. It's small – just two six-bed dorms (one mixed,…
The Triangle
Set in an imposing white clapboard home dating back to 1775, this plush B&B is 9 miles north of downtown. Every antique-furnished room in the main house…
South Carolina
Sleep beneath the pines or rent a cabin, all just steps from the shore. During summer, cabins must be rented on a weekly basis, and there's a two-night…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
Four hip rooms (and a two-bedroom suite) are attached to R Bar, one of the city's fabled, most rocking dives. These rooms are anything but down-at-the…
Alabama
Some of the finest accommodation in Auburn isn't in Auburn, but near the lake in Chewacla State Park, the site of five stone cabins built by the Civilian…
Greenville
This grand hotel, which originally opened in 1925, is in the heart of downtown Greenville, just steps from the Reedy River Falls. Past guests include…
Hunting Island State Park Campground
Lowcountry
At one of South Carolina's most visited parks, you can park your RV under pine trees or palm trees. Several sites have views of the beach. All sites are…
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Knoxville
The spare and modern rooms at this downtown newcomer won't inspire poetry, but they do come with 'cozy corner' sitting areas with sofa beds. The microwave…
Greenville
Hip and centrally located, downtown Greenville's Aloft is defined by well-placed, brightly colored pillows and over-the-top dog-friendliness (its…
French Quarter
Don’t the doormen look fancy in their blue royal-guard-look tux and tails? Most times of year this hotel exudes a gracious charm, but the location is…
French Quarter
The main house was built in 1838 by Marie Anne Bienvenu Olivier, a wealthy planter’s widow, and is an uncommon beauty with Greek Revival touches. Rooms…
South Carolina
Join Cisco the Bolivian llama and a sheep, a potbellied pig, three pygmy goats, two miniature horses and four cats on 10 acres of pastoral lands. Stay in…
South Carolina
Like its sister property in Greenville, this charming and well-appointed inn is just off the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail and contains a variety of…
North Carolina Mountains
Built in 1868, and featured in This Old House, HGTV and Southern Living, this upscale inn offers guests the chance to enjoy the health-giving properties…
The Triangle
This slick hotel on Duke’s campus rides a fine line between modern and woodsy. Its soothing carpeted lobby comes complete with rough-cut walnut tables and…
Alexandria
Looming over downtown Alexandria is this beaux-arts beauty, a stately mix of tall cornices, extended eaves, pale limestone and Ionic columns. The building…
Charleston
Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution. Why not stay in his grand, lovingly restored mansion? The central…
French Quarter
The Bienville is the definition of a well-executed historic French Quarter hotel. The wrought-iron balconies that ring the tiled lobby give way to a…
Mississippi
White, sea-green and blue nautical color schemes meet small-inn hospitality at this lovely inn, where the floors are polished to a seeming spit sheen. You…
Tennessee
A black-and-white strip of cowhide – or its manufactured equivalent – gives a nod to rural life inside the rooms at this hip representative of the Aloft…
Hyatt Place Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs
Tennessee
My, what big rooms you have, Hyatt Place Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs! Good hot breakfast sandwiches, too. And did somebody say coffee and cocktail bar…
Best Western Plus Grand Stand Inn & Suites
South Carolina
We're not accustomed to championing chain hotels, but the rates here are reasonable, the beach is steps away, there's a fitness and business center and…
South Carolina
A three-minute drive from the visitor center, along the entrance road to Congaree National Park, this leafy but sometimes-crowded campground offers 14…
Mississippi
This beautiful little boutique property boasts four rooms outfitted with local seaside art and crisp, pale furniture and linens. Hardwood floors and big…
Jasper
This pretty historic inn is located on the banks of Little Buffalo River, and includes rustic rooms and cozy, country-chic cabins that are a throw back in…
East Tennessee
The inviting rocking chairs set a welcoming mood at this downtown classic, which has all the wood paneling, gold rugs and rococo light fixtures you'd…
Downtown & the Gulch
The South's hippest hotel-museum-hybrid chain has settled into a rehabilitated historic Gray & Dudley Building. In addition to its 124 trademark modern,…
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…
Lowcountry
A romantic, nautical-themed boutique property overlooking the Folly River. The 10 rooms on three floors all have comfy king beds with headboards made from…
New Orleans
This handsome B&B encompasses 10 individually appointed rooms that are all historically aglow with their hardwood floors and old-school furniture. Some…
Asheville
The Downtown Inn will only suit those who value location and price above amenities and peace. It’s an old-style motel on a noisy street, with old…
Alabama
With exposed brick, vintage furnishings, crisp white linens and attention to industrialist-minimalist aesthetic chic, the Stricklin is straight out of the…
