Must-see hotels in Southern USA

  • Rosemont

    Arkansas

    This 1880s restored farmhouse near the Governor's mansion oozes cozy Southern charm. The proprietors also offer a few bucolic, historic cottages,…

  • Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

    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…

  • Hotel Sync

    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…

  • Lodge at Mammoth Cave

    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…

  • Inn at Ole Miss

    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…

  • Jailer's Inn

    Kentucky

    Sleep in a former cell in the Old Nelson County Jail, now outfitted with floral wallpaper and antique furniture. A breakfast of quiche, muffins and fruit…

  • River Street Inn

    Savannah

    This excellent option has historical-chic (but not stuffy) rooms with hardwood floors and four-poster beds, and the best ones have balconies. The interior…

  • Red Bluff Cottage

    Alabama

    This pretty property resides in a leafy residential neighborhood in Montgomery. Admire the Victorian-style exterior, then take your pick of stately…

  • Lookout Point Lakeside Inn

    Arkansas

    As the name suggests, this sprawling B&B overlooks the blue ripple that is Lake Hamilton. There are 14 rooms, all individually decorated, airy and bright,…

  • The Lodge at Mt Magazine

    Arkansas

    Sitting on the south bluff of Mt Magazine, this 60-room lodge has views across the valley; 43 of the rooms include a private balcony as well. Rooms are…

  • Bluff Campground

    South Carolina

    It's about a mile hike along the Bluff Trail to reach this relaxing, secluded campground. Its six sites each offer a fire ring and picnic table, but there…

  • East Bay Inn

    Savannah

    Wedged between corporate rivals, this brick behemoth offers just 28 huge rooms – each with original double-wide wood floors, exposed brick walls, soaring…

  • Ocracoke Campgrounds

    Outer Banks

    Good value for money for small groups, Ocracoke Campgrounds offers more than 100 sites on sand on the island. Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and…

  • Days Inn Graceland

    Memphis

    With a guitar-shaped pool, gold records and Elvis memorabilia in the lobby, and neon Cadillacs on the roof, the Days Inn provides a whole lotta Elvis for…

  • French Camp B&B

    Mississippi

    Stay the night in a log cabin built on a former French pioneer site that was further developed by a Revolutionary War hero. Rustic rooms and cabins will…

  • Historic Charleston B&B

    Charleston

    One of the best ways to get to know Charleston is to stay at a small home where the owners serve up authentic Southern breakfasts and dole out great local…

  • Cajun Country Cottages

    Cajun Country

    Five nicely appointed cottages, all done out in varying degrees of cute anitquey chic, line a private 5-acre lake, which guests are invited to fish in. A…

  • Renaissance Hotel

    Alabama

    While this chain hotel is a little bland, it is also well located by the river, and easily occupies one of Montgomery's nicest addresses. Rooms have that…

  • Stockade Bed & Breakfast

    Louisiana

    This inviting B&B has five spacious, comfortable and elegant rooms just 3.5 miles southeast of LSU and within earshot of several standout neighborhood…

  • Indigo Baton Rouge

    Louisiana

    Another solid addition to the Indigo network, this Baton Rouge outpost provides the amenities we've come to expect from the chain: quirky color schemes,…

  • Emma's Bay House

    Alabama

    This classic Caribbean-style mansion plays host to breezy suites with plenty of daylight and semi-tropical charm. Guests can relax on spacious, fan-cooled…

  • Old Capitol Inn

    Mississippi

    This 24-room boutique hotel, located near museums and restaurants, is terrific. Rooms are comfortable and uniquely furnished, and a delicious full…

  • Nashville KOA Kampground

    Nashville

    Popular with RVers, this well-manicured, wholesome campground also has tent sites, cabins, and lodges with kitchenettes, all set back from the road…

  • Atlantis Inn

    Savannah

    A quirky 1950s-style inn, its rooms have touches such as red-velvet decor, murals and bamboo-lined walls. There's a microwave and minifridge in each room,…

  • Hotel Tybee

    Savannah

    Ocean views and a central location are the highlight of this megahotel's 208 modern rooms, which feature private balcony and flat-screen TV, plus two…

  • Maison Madeleine

    Cajun Country

    Perched on the shores of Lake Martin, this lovely B&B is a tranquil escape run by warm, friendly owners. If you're in need of solitude and natural beauty,…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront

    South Carolina

    A fantastic option along Ocean Blvd for its elaborate system of pools (there are nine) and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.

  • Hotel Preston

    Nashville

    Sticking out of the airport-area landscape like a boutique-hotel mirage, this pop-art-influenced property stands out where one would expect bland business…

  • Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt

    Nashville

    This hotel proves an exception to the rule that all Holiday Inns are the same. The ground-floor Commodore Grille holds frequent songwriters' nights that…

  • Prytania Park

    New Orleans

    It's rare to find a large, high-volume 'hotel' in this part of town, where B&Bs proliferate, but the Prytania Park is a good exception to this rule. There…

  • Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook

    Birmingham

    A hybrid wedding-cake resort and rustic retreat – well, an affected rustic aesthetic, anyways – the Grand Bohemian bestrides the leafy suburb of Mountain…

  • Tranquil House Inn

    Outer Banks

    Situated at the harbor, with waterfront views, this inn is within an easy walk of the restaurants, cafes and attractions of Manteo. The 25 tastefully…

  • Savannah Pensione

    Savannah

    It was run as a hostel for some 15 years, but the owner of this basic neighborhood crash pad got tired of backpackers traipsing up and down the historic…

  • The Queen Anne

    New Orleans

    This B&B in a historical home, operated by the folks at nearby Prytania Park, is charming without being too overtly lace curtain. It's an 'adults only'…

  • Best Western Franklin

    Tennessee

    This two-story motel on a busy turnpike may not look pretty on the outside, but its rooms pop with crisp modern style. Rooms with king beds and two queens…

  • Lodge at Lake Guntersville State Park

    Alabama

    This bluffside resort boasts rooms, lakeside cottages and a huge campground. The lodge's accommodation is similar to a comfortable, if bland, chain hotel;…

  • Mark Twain Guesthouse

    Mississippi

    Mark Twain used to crash in room 1, above the bar at the current Under The Hill Saloon, when he was a riverboat pilot passing through town. There are…

  • Twelve Midtown

    Atlanta

    Staff isn't all that astute and the hallways need attention, but this 101-room all-suite hotel at mixed-use Atlantic Station offers sizable rooms for the…

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