Set on the stunning campus of Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, The Sewanee Inn is a stunning stone building that welcomes those visiting students and travelers going to The Caverns. The Episcopal college was founded in 1857 and sits on 13,000 acres along the Cumberland Plateau. The inn, built in 2014 on the site of a previous inn, takes its inspiration from … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Sewanee Inn
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Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
This post contains affiliate links. In 2020, the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District opened on Savannah's River Street. Set in the former power plant building, local hotelier Richard Kessler had been working on this particular property for many years. He previously opened the Mansion on Forsyth Park and the Bohemian Hotel. The riverfront property is made … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
Southern Stays: Highlander Mountain House
Highlands, North Carolina is one of the most charming places in the High Country, with its nearby hikes, waterfalls, and fly fishing. Settled by the Scots-Irish on ancestral Cherokee land, it's also a great place for a weekend getaway with friends and a nice alternative to the crowds in the Smokies and Asheville. Highlander Mountain House fits right in, set in an over … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Highlander Mountain House
Southern Stays: The Chancellor’s House Hotel
When The Chancellor's House Hotel opened in Oxford, Mississippi in 2017, it completely changed the visitor's experience, giving parents and tourists an upscale experience in the college town well beyond football season. Located a short walk from the Oxford Square and with easy access to the University of Mississippi, the hotel is a convenient place to stay. It's also a … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Chancellor’s House Hotel
Southern Stays: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary Resort opened in 1971 as one of the original Disney hotels, alongside the Polynesian Resort and Fort Wilderness. It's set on the lagoon next to the Magic Kingdom. The AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel was designed by midcentury modern architect Donald Wexler, whose work is found in Palm Springs. It was even the site of a 1973 press conference with President … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
