The South’s Best Hotels 2018
1. The Tennessean
Knoxville, Tennessee
This elegant, 82-room luxury property is convenient to Neyland Stadium and the Vols for game days. thetennesseanhotel.com
2 of 11
2. The Willcox
Aiken, South Carolina
Wonderfully old school but not at all stuffy, The Willcox even welcomes guests’ pets. thewillcox.com
3 of 11
3. Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This sleek and pet-friendly stay occupies the historic R.J. Reynolds building. Don’t miss craft cocktails at The Katharine brasserie and bar. thecardinalhotel.com
4 of 11
4. Quirk Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
The artsy Quirk Hotel, with its elevated interior design, has become a cornerstone of the burgeoning Arts District in Richmond. destinationhotels.com
5 of 11
5. Kimpton Glover Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
About a mile north of Georgetown, stay here for nightly wine hours, petfriendly accommodations, a cocktail garden, and coastal Italian cuisine by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow. gloverparkhotel.com
6 of 11
6. The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Cary, North Carolina
This Raleigh-area retreat offers a full-service spa; a trail-encircled, 3-acre lake; free bicycle use; and the acclaimed Herons restaurant. theumstead.com
7 of 11
7. The Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
A recent revamp of this historic hotel provides a ready excuse to book a stay. jeffersonhotel.com
8 of 11
8. Windsor Court Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
After a night of Sazerac sipping, the soft, sprawling mattresses at this elegant Crescent City hotel beckon. windsorcourthotel.com
9 of 11
9. 21c Museum Hotel
Bentonville, Arkansas
At this art-filled 21c outpost, James Beard Award semifinalist chef Matthew McClure helms the onsite restaurant, The Hive. 21cmuseumhotels.com
10 of 11
10. The Alluvian Hotel
Greenwood, Mississippi
Sign up for a class at this Delta destination’s Viking Cooking School. Enjoy the romantic courtyard, and eat at Giardina’s restaurant, located just off the lobby. thealluvian.com