Must-see hotels in Southern USA

  • Hotel Clermont

    Atlanta

    With preserved stairwells and unusable original doors, Atlanta's hottest boutique hotel has kept a wink and a nod to this historic 1924 Poncey-Highland…

  • Vendue

    Charleston

    This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart, modern style. Reimagined as an art hotel in a 2014 renovation, it displays artwork property-wide (all…

  • Loews New Orleans Hotel

    New Orleans

    They say the enormous windows were installed so that steamship executives, who once occupied the building, could watch their ships on the Mississippi. Big…

  • Garden District B&B

    New Orleans

    This inviting B&B is a great budget-to-midrange option for an extended stay. The private four-suite town house is like your own character-filled…

  • Hutton Hotel

    Nashville

    One of our favorite Nashville boutique hotels riffs on mid-century modern design, with bamboo-paneled walls and reclaimed WWI barnwood flooring. Sizable…

  • Dwell Hotel

    Chattanooga

    It's very hard to improve on excellent, but the former Stone Fort Inn – now the Dwell – has done just that. A new, hands-on owner has completely flipped…

  • Restoration

    Charleston

    Spanish-moss-draped, 200-year-old B&Bs are cool and all, but if you skew more hip and contemporary than antebellum and antique, this all-suite hipster…

  • International House

    New Orleans

    Lavish rooms at this boutique crashpad offer an array of amenities, from marble desks to iHome stereos to two-headed showers. Should the budget allow, go…

  • Ace Hotel

    New Orleans

    The Ace is a chain that really wants to impart a boutique, local experience. The New Orleans result is a stylish hotel with Louisiana accents that still…

  • Talbot Heirs

    Memphis

    Inconspicuously located on the 2nd floor of a busy downtown street, this unique, cheerful guesthouse is one of Memphis' best-kept secrets. Spacious suites…

  • Duke Mansion

    Charlotte

    The century-old former home of the Duke family, including legendary heiress Doris Duke, is now a delightful B&B inn. Set in wooded gardens in the…

  • Rocking Horse B&B

    Louisville

    Near the University of Louisville on a stretch of 3rd St once known as Millionaire's Row, this 1888 Richardsonian Romanesque mansion is chock-full of…

  • Kimpton Brice

    Savannah

    Kimpton is known for its design-conscious hotels, so you'd figure it would bring its A game to one of the country's leading design cities. The Kimpton…

  • Talbott Inn

    Kentucky

    This 15-room property in a 1913 historic building next to Old Talbott Tavern has stepped up the sleeping game in Bardstown. Large rooms feature exposed…

  • Balsam Mountain

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    This small highlands campground is considered by many to be the park’s most lovely, thanks to its privileged placement within an ‘island’ forest of red…

  • Not So Hostel

    Charleston

    Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is…

  • Sugar Magnolia B&B

    Atlanta

    This lovely four-room inn occupies an impeccable 1892 Queen Anne Victorian mansion in Inman Park. Five original working fireplaces, a supremely relaxing…

  • Malaga Inn

    Alabama

    Graced with a pretty courtyard and general historic vibe, the Malaga, which occupies a 19th-century building, is a good deal for central Mobile. Courtyard…

  • Mt Magazine State Park Cabins

    Arkansas

    These 13 one, two and three-bedroom cabins are as luxurious as digs get in state parks. Tastefully rustic-chic, with exposed-stone and old-wood accents,…

  • Henry Howard Hotel

    New Orleans

    In a neighborhood dripping with historical accommodations, the Henry Howard is…well, historical. But it's got a cool, contemporary design scheme, with…

  • Read House Hotel

    Chattanooga

    This historic hotel – open continuously since 1872 – is fresh off a $25-million revamp, and it's looking swell. The two-story entranceway and other common…

  • Hotel Artmore

    Atlanta

    This 1924 Spanish-Mediterranean architectural landmark has been completely revamped into an artistic boutique hotel that's become an urban sanctuary for…

  • 1501 Linden Manor

    Nashville

    The husband-and-wife owners have filled this yellow Victorian cottage with antiques collected on their world travels – Persian rugs, Asian carvings, old…

  • Catahoula Hotel

    New Orleans

    More than its many boutique competitors, the Catahoula does a good job of mixing up contemporary style with the historical vibe that is such a powerful…

  • Bed and Bike

    Louisville

    The owners of Parkside Bikes rent out several apartments on the second floor of their building, from studios to two-bedroom units. They’re all brightly…

  • Graduate

    Mississippi

    A bright lobby dotted with snazzy decor welcomes guests to this outpost of the Graduate, an emerging chain popular in college towns. And a retro cruiser…

  • Kimpton Cardinal

    North Carolina

    Downtown’s classiest hotel opened in 2016, in the refurbished RJ Reynolds building downtown, a 1929 art deco structure that served as the prototype for…

  • The Zevely Inn

    North Carolina

    The only lodging option in the peaceful historic neighborhood of Old Salem belonged to the city mayor during the 1840s. Now a B&B, its exquisitely…

  • River Inn of Harbor Town

    Memphis

    Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne or wine at this lovely 28-room inn on Mud Island. Four-poster beds anchor the stately rooms, and little…

  • Admiral Hotel

    Alabama

    A gorgeous 1940s art deco style building contains the legendary Admiral, now managed by the folks at Hilton. Rooms have a mid-century executive aesthetic…

  • Thunderbird Inn

    Savannah

    'A tad Palm Springs, a touch Vegas' best describes this vintage-chic 1964 motel that wins its own popularity contest – a 'Hippest hotel in Savannah'…

  • Hu. Hotel

    Memphis

    Formerly the Madison, this sleek treat offers swanky but inviting boutique sleeps. Modern, stylish rooms have nice touches like high ceilings and private…

  • Petit Jean State Park Cabins

    Arkansas

    These cabins, many of which are spaced along Cedar Creek Canyon, are a comfortable escape if you need both nature time and a soft bed. Cheaper cabins…

  • Fairview Inn

    Mississippi

    For a Colonial-estate experience, the 18-room Fairview Inn, set in a converted historic mansion, will not let you down. The antique decor is stunning…

  • Shadetree Inn

    Louisiana

    Edging the historic district and a bird sanctuary, this super-cozy B&B has a gorgeous flower-strewn, hammock-hung courtyard and spacious but rustic…

  • 3-V Tourist Court

    Louisiana

    One of the oldest motor inns in the USA – started in the 1930s and now on the National Register of Historic Places. The five units here take you back to…

  • Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown

    Memphis

    The brand-new Indigo gives a nod to the Memphis music industry with mid-century style. From the vintage radios in the lobby to the wall-size photos of…

  • Kehoe House

    Savannah

    This romantic, upscale Renaissance Revival B&B dates from 1892. Twins are said to have died in a chimney here, making it one of America's most haunted…

  • Mather Lodge

    Arkansas

    Petit Jean State Park's beautiful lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, and is as notable for its historic…

  • Mansion on Forsyth Park

    Savannah

    A choice location and chic design highlight the luxe accommodations on offer at the 18,000-sq-ft Mansion – the sexy bathrooms alone are practically worth…

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