Must-see hotels in Southern USA

  • Wentworth Mansion

    Charleston

    Routinely named a top stay in the country, this Gilded Age mansion would be the ideal setting for an elaborate Clue dinner party – and who wouldn't die…

  • Crash Pad

    Chattanooga

    The South's best hostel, run by climbers, is a sustainable den of coolness in Southside, the 'Noog's hippest downtown neighborhood. Co-ed dorms…

  • Urban Oasis B&B

    Atlanta

    Hidden inside a gated and repurposed 1950s cotton-sorting warehouse, this retro-modern loft B&B is urban dwelling at its best. Enter into a huge and funky…

  • Ivey's Hotel

    Charlotte

    The Ivey's 42 Parisian-inspired rooms – all on the 2nd floor of a 1924 department-store building – are steeped in history (the 400-year-old oak-wood…

  • Beachview Bed & Breakfast

    Savannah

    The tastefully themed rooms in this stately home feature bright, breezy decor, clawfoot tubs and comfortable beds, all within walking distance of Tybee's…

  • LeConte Lodge

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    The only non-camping accommodation in the park is LeConte Lodge. Though the only way to get to the lodge's rustic, electricity-free cabins is on five…

  • Roosevelt New Orleans

    New Orleans

    The majestic, block-long lobby harks back to the early 20th century, a golden age of opulent hotels and grand retreats. Swish rooms have classical details…

  • Moxy Chattanooga Downtown

    Chattanooga

    Guests check in at the bar at this sharp, sassy new hotel, where a kaleidoscope of bright colors and unique design details make for a compelling stay…

  • Germantown Inn

    Nashville

    Germantown's oldest house, a shoemaker's cottage dating to 1865, has been flipped into a charming 10-room inn steeped in local design. Exposed brick and…

  • Park View Historic Hotel

    New Orleans

    The breakfasts are amazing (oh, those cheese grits) at this well-appointed three-story inn, where everyone seems glad to see you. Beside Audubon Park,…

  • 15 Church Street

    Charleston

    Tucked into a historic home in the heart of South of Broad, this charming B&B largely flies under the radar. But those who stumble upon it are treated to…

  • Inn on Turner

    Coastal North Carolina

    Impeccably tasteful aqua-toned coastal contemporary decor – no gaudy antiques here – dominates this four-room B&B occupying a historic 1866 wooden cream…

  • Le Pavillon

    New Orleans

    Le Pavillon exudes an old-school joie de vivre that’s easy to love. Fluted columns support the porte cochere off the alabaster facade, and the doorman…

  • Zero George Street

    Charleston

    Live – if only for a night – like a well-heeled Charlestonian at this lovingly restored, C 1804 property in quiet, residential Ansonborough. The adorable…

  • 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

    Louisville

    This contemporary art museum–hotel features edgy design details: video screens project your distorted image and falling language on the wall as you wait…

  • Blue Moon Guest House

    Cajun Country

    This tidy home is one of Louisiana's best travel finds: an upscale hostel-like hangout within walking distance from downtown. Snag a bed and you're on the…

  • James Lee House

    Memphis

    Dating in parts to 1848 and 1872, this exquisite Victorian mansion in the city's historic Victorian Village at the edge of downtown is one of Memphis'…

  • Ansonborough Inn

    Charleston

    Droll neo-Victorian touches such as the closet-sized British pub and the formal portraits of dogs add a sense of fun to this intimate Historic District…

  • Historic Oak Hill Inn

    Mississippi

    At this B&B you can sleep in an original 1835 bed and dine on pre–Civil War porcelain under 1850 Waterford Crystal gasoliers. It's all about purist…

  • Bunn House

    Asheville

    The six rooms and suites in this meticulously restored 1905 home, in a residential neighborhood half a mile north of downtown, are awash with exposed…

  • Sea Monkey Hostel and Kite School

    Outer Banks

    Located on a side road in a residential house, this super-friendly hostel has four comfortable basic rooms, and is one of the most inexpensive options in…

  • Roost

    Mississippi

    Roost, we like the way you strut. Breezy beach decor gets a dose of farmhouse sunshine at this new property on the edge of downtown. Distressed-wood walls…

  • Little Point Clear

    Alabama

    These attractive suites have a coastal minimalist vibe – hardwood floors, clean, natural light filled rooms, vintage and contemporary furniture and art,…

  • Fontainebleau State Park

    Louisiana

    There's excellent camping amid lush lakefront woods in Fontainebleau State Park. Staking a tent here makes for a cheap way of crashing just north of New…

  • Sweet Peas Hostel

    Asheville

    This spick-and-span, well-run, contemporary hostel occupies an unbeatable downtown location. The loft-like open-plan space, with its exposed brick walls,…

  • Elyton Hotel

    Birmingham

    The Elyton holds an admirable middle ground between boutique design and business-class amenities and dimensions. Over 100 rooms, decked out in a crisp…

  • Le Village

    Cajun Country

    This cute spot is a typically pretty rural B&B, but where many places opt for wedding-cake frilly decor, Le Village is stocked with a tasteful collection…

  • Social Goat B&B

    Atlanta

    Skirting Grant Park, this wonderfully restored 1900 Queen Anne Victorian mansion has six rooms decorated in country-French-style and is loaded with period…

  • Lake Catherine State Park

    Arkansas

    The lodging at this state park is excellent. The real gems are 20 lovely Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)–built rustic cabins overlooking the lake; some…

  • Creole Gardens

    New Orleans

    Friendly, knowledgeable hosts, a rainbow-hued property with individualized rooms and plenty of New Orleans bordello-esque vibe, and they're cool with pets…

  • GunRunner

    Alabama

    Ten wonderfully eccentric suites replete with reconstituted furnishings, walk-in showers, wet bars and decor that can be described as 'art gallery meets…

  • Stonehurst Place

    Atlanta

    Built in 1896 by the Hinman family, this elegant B&B has all the modern amenities you could ask for and is well located. It's fully updated with…

  • Bayou Cabins

    Cajun Country

    The wonderful Bayou Cabins, situated on Bayou Teche, feature 14 completely individualized cabins, some with 1950s retro furnishings, others decked out in…

  • Gold-Inn

    Arkansas

    With friendly, welcoming owners, this inn, less than a mile from Bathhouse Row, is an old road motel that has been upgraded into a mid-century boutique…

  • Chesnut Cottage

    South Carolina

    Brimming with Civil War artifacts and period antiques, one of the few antebellum homes to survive in Columbia is now a lovely B&B and a small museum to…

  • Capital Hotel

    Arkansas

    This 1872 former bank building with a cast-iron facade – a near-extinct architectural feature – is the top digs in Little Rock. There is a wonderful…

  • Drifter Hotel

    New Orleans

    Enormously popular with the hip New Orleans kids, the Drifter is a mid-century party that happened to get thrown on Tulane Ave. Sleek, rounded…

  • Lattice Inn

    Alabama

    This well-run B&B is a long-standing favorite with Montgomery travelers. The owners are warm and accommodating, the lodgings drip with thoughtful vintage…

  • CW Worth House

    Coastal North Carolina

    One of our favorite B&Bs in North Carolina, this turreted 1893 Queen Anne home is dotted with antiques and Victorian touches, but still manages to feel…

  • Guest House at Graceland

    Memphis

    Intimate in name only, the Guest House, Graceland's new flagship, is a 450-room hunk of burning hotel. Stylish slate-gray standard rooms are spacious,…

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