A NOTE TO OUR READERS:
"What a Deal!" is from the March 2007 issue of Southern Living. Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.

We all love fabulous hotels. It's paying hundreds of dollars a night that we don't enjoy. So we scoured the South for good rates. In the end, persistence paid off, and we found 10 hotels where you can stay in a glorious setting for less than $100 (tax not included).

Now, you may have to work a little bit for the rate by booking the hotel well in advance or calling the day before you travel. You'll probably have to ask for the package by name and mention Southern Living. You may even have to click your heels together three times and sing a catchy chant. Still, our picks offer a night's stay for one single $100 bill. You can lounge in the sun on an island (Hawk's Cay Resort), hang out in the heart of a cosmopolitan city (Four Seasons Hotel Houston), or walk to great shopping (W Atlanta Hotel). Check out our 10 favorites.

above, left: A visit to Hawk's Cay Resort in the Florida Keys brings the ultimate in escape and pampering.