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…
Must-see hotels in Southern USA
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…
North Carolina Mountains
They don’t make ’em like the Sunset Motel anymore, so if you’ve a penchant for vintage motor lodges, and you don’t mind every last fixture and fitting…
Charlotte
The staff shine at this heart-of-Uptown hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1929 – this was the first hotel in Charlotte to have en-suite…
DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery Downtown
Alabama
A lot of the accommodation in Montgomery (especially downtown) consists of corporate chains; this DoubleTree is one of the better options in that category…
The Triangle
Set in a wooded suburban office park, 10 miles west of downtown, and backing onto a small lake, the Umstead is targeted squarely at visiting biotech CEOs…
Cajun Country
Located in a historic district, this comfortable 100-plus-year-old bungalow-home with four comfortable bedrooms is decked out in frilly, if cozy,…
French Quarter
This inn is located in a 19th-century treasure built during the Spanish Colonial period. Wraparound iron balconies and a lovely facade conceal rooms with…
French Quarter
A quintessential 10-room French Quarter property, dripping with tropical, historical accents and built around a lushly landscaped courtyard that feels…
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…
Nashville
With a brown-and-gold color scheme and classic furniture, these rooms are a bit dated, but the rates include parking and a substantial hot breakfast…
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…
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…
Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points
Birmingham
Nuzzled right up next to the lively Five Points district, this colorful, slightly trippy but modern hotel operated by the Indigo chain is a good deal. The…
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…
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,…
Asheville
All yurts should have flat-screen TVs, don't you think? Sleep like the world's most stylish Mongolian nomad in a furnished multiroom tent, half a mile up…
New Orleans
The eye-catching Hotel Modern isn't exactly a 'hidden gem,' but if you want welcoming, reasonably priced accommodations near the Arts District and the…
Alabama
There are 20 raised two-bedroom cabins and 11 three-bedroom guest cottages in Gulf State Park, all of which offer some of the most peaceful coastal…
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 …
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…
Outer Banks
Beachfront campground open all year, with lots of facilities (including a hot tub) and sites for RVs and tents, plus cabin accommodation. Kayak and…
French Quarter
On a particularly scenic block, the Nine-O-Five eschews the usual NOLA shtick and opts for the timeless comfort you’d expect to find if this house…
Memphis
The Elvis Suite is part of a Depression-era public-housing complex where the Presley family lived at number 328 from 1949 through 1953 (today it's known…
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…
Charleston
This snazzy 40-room inn enjoys a prime location in the middle of the Historic District and has an oasis-like private courtyard, where guests can enjoy…
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown
Birmingham
This Hampton sits significantly above the usual corporate chain pack. It's located in the Tutwiler, a relentlessly handsome red-brick building that sits…
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…
Alabama
The Hooper House was opened by two former innkeepers who moved to Huntsville from Oxford, MS, and just couldn't leave that innkeeping life. It's a great…
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…
French Quarter
An $11-million renovation buys you some stylish design details. Look for stacked-silver-bubble lamps and tall, tufted headboards with pops of purple in a…
Table Rock State Park Campground & Cabins
South Carolina
The 14 cabins here, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, range from one to three bedrooms and have air-conditioning, kitchenettes and coffeemakers…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
This vibrant, red-and-white 1890s double-shotgun house is a fine B&B that's located on the quieter residential edge of Marigny. You're within a quick walk…
French Quarter
The Omni Royal is hard to miss; its massive structure was actually the center of a preservation battle during its construction. Everything here screams…
Red River Gorge
A national forest facility, Koomer Ridge features 54 well-maintained, shaded campsites beloved by Red River Gorge hikers. Showers and flush toilets are…
Alabama
Once a women's dormitory, this handsome red-brick building is now one of the more interesting hotel options in Auburn. Rooms have a decidedly minimalist…
Chattanooga
Newly renovated guest rooms at this luxe property shine with fresh modern style. The amenities – a day spa and three restaurants – are welcome perks, but…
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…
Alabama
You'll want to book early at this spot, one of the few non-chain hotel accommodations in greater Tuscaloosa. The Bama is often filled with visiting…
Savannah
Enjoy sleek, dark, Gothic hallways, a riverside perch and small touches such as driftwood and oystershell chandeliers. Rooms are stunning, though perhaps…
