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…
Must-see hotels in Southern USA
Mississippi
Rooms are spacious and demurely stylish at this bayside property, which is the only smoke-free casino in Biloxi. Staff are pleasant and engaged for such a…
Coastal Georgia
This guesthouse consists of five comfy, individually appointed guest rooms, all maintained by Cornelia Walker Bailey, a Sapelo native, historian, cook and…
North Carolina Mountains
Built as a general store in 1851, the Red House went through various incarnations before becoming a B&B. Set in stately repose five minutes’ walk from…
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…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
Situated on a quiet Marigny block, Lions Inn has nine simply furnished guest rooms that are painted in splashes of vibrant color. Jump into the swimming…
Arkansas
Contemporary art; sleek, futuristic furniture; funky yet understated design sense; and a general sense that management has its finger on the cool pulse…
La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown
New Orleans
This shiny high-rise is not necessarily what you’d expect from the mid-level La Quinta hotel chain. Rooms are efficient but stylishly modern, with flat…
Atlanta
A boutique-style chain hotel, the music-themed Indigo offers a whimsical personality and local in-room touches like custom-stitched patterned bedspreads…
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown
Alabama
This well-executed offering from the Indigo chain boasts a convenient location and good-value midrange rooms, with deep blue and indigo color swatches and…
Lexington
Hilton took over the historic Sire in 2018 and gave the 41 rooms a modern revamp. It has a business-like air now, with each of the good-sized chambers…
Mississippi
Yes, this outpost of the global chain sits on the edge of a stretch of busy strip malls, and it exudes little personality, but rooms are spacious and the…
Alabama
Enjoy North Alabama the right way – out in nature, in one of some 89 tent sites or 14 well-appointed cabins, 11 of which were built by the Civilian…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
This 19th-century ruby-red Bywater mansion conceals a surprising number of historical heritage rooms. The interior is stuffed with all kinds of cozy…
Louisville
This five-story property targets millennials and business travelers. The rooms, furnished in crisp shades of gray and white with hardwood floors, feel…
Arkansas
If the name didn't clue you in, we'll fill in the gaps: the Edwardian is a stately old building with an elegant interior and nine classy, individually…
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…
Cajun Country
This B&B scores aesthetic points for classy rooms featuring hardwood floors, fresh white linens and four-poster beds – they're historical but attractively…
Cajun Country
The best way we can describe this old Southern home is 'wedding cake chic.' This enormous mansion, which dates back to 1847, now hosts events and weddings…
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…
Charleston
One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks),…
Charleston
Close to the College of Charleston, this B&B may bring to mind the home of your eccentric, antique-loving aunt. The 1837 has nine charmingly overdecorated…
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…
Nashville
At a distance from the hubbub of the Broadway honky-tonks, this hotel is a favorite among fan-weary touring musicians and businesspeople, and is routinely…
Louisiana
If you want a little luxury in Louisiana's capital, you could do a lot worse than this upscale branch of the Marriott empire. Enjoy some river views, then…
Memphis
Under new management and flashing a new name (goodbye, Pilgrimage Hostel), this welcoming place is within walking distance of the many good bars and…
New Orleans
The Moxy is Marriott's bid for the youth hotel demographic, as evidenced by scads of graffiti murals, 'I Woke Up Like This' embroidered pillows, pop art…
Bluegrass Country
The main building is set in Harrodsburg's old trustee office, with its elaborate double-helix stairwell. Rooms are large, lovely and full of light, with…
North Carolina Mountains
This grand white clapboard hotel, 1 mile south of downtown, opened its doors in 1891, and was renovated in 2010 to hold 88 plush rooms and a grill…
Mississippi Delta
Set in a 1954 building, these plush, loft-style apartments feature molded-concrete counters in the full kitchen, massive flat-screens in the living room…
Arkansas
This 1880s restored farmhouse near the Governor's mansion oozes cozy Southern charm. The proprietors also offer a few bucolic, historic cottages,…
Arkansas
This imposing historic hotel tops Bathhouse Row and constantly references its glory days, even if said days have passed. The grand lobby buzzes at night…
Roan Mountain State Park Lodge
East Tennessee
Book a campsite or cabin in one of the most beautiful locations in Roan Mountain State Park. Cabins have kitchens, full baths and front porches with…
North Carolina Mountains
While it’s hardly rural or rustic, this enormous and ever-expanding casino resort holds more than 1000 high-quality hotel rooms, which are larger and more…
Kentucky
The Sync is nothing fancy, but all of the spotless rooms are quite large suites with hardwood floors, free wi-fi and a full kitchen. The location, just…
East Tennessee
Every day is Christmas Day at this delightfully kitsch place, where each room comes with a Christmas tree. Kids will enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools,…
Fayetteville
This rustic retreat occupies 140 acres of farmland, although you're still within an easy drive of Fayetteville's urban amenities. It's a popular wedding…
Mammoth Cave National Park
The lodge’s motel-style rooms are pleasant enough, tidy and well maintained with all the mod-cons (wi-fi, TV, mini fridge, air-con). The cottages are more…
Mississippi
Unless it's a football weekend, in which case you'd be wise to book well ahead, you can usually find a nice room at this 180-room hotel and conference…
French Quarter
Nothing is cookie-cutter here; rooms range in size and have varying floral motifs. Though they’re on the smallish side, we’d opt for the courtyard rooms,…
