If you're planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, the first thing you should book is a place to stay. While you'll certainly find cheaper hotels nearby, there are so many great benefits to staying onsite. First, you get early access to the parks. The rides don't necessarily open early, but this is what has allowed me to be in line as soon as some of the Harry Potter … [Read more...] about Where to Stay at Universal Orlando Resort
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Southern Stays: The Deland Hotel
As one of the few independent accommodation options in DeLand, The Deland Hotel is set in a historic building and opened in fall 2017. Built in 1925, the property is decorated in antique furnishings. The lobby has a guest lounge where coffee is set out in the morning and wine in the afternoon. There's also a hair salon and The Twisted Chopstick, a popular sushi bar. Rooms at … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Deland Hotel
Southern Stays: Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta
Located in the suburb of Duluth, Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta is a getaway for locals or the perfect place for a conference. It's one of the area's largest hotels, with over 100 rooms and suites. It's also the first under the Sonesta brand to feature their standard hotel and Sonesta ES Suites extended-stay suites in the same property. Rooms at the Sonesta Gwinnett … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta
Southern Stays: The Pontchartrain Hotel
Built in 1927 as a luxury apartment building, The Pontchartrain became a hotel in the 1940s, hosting notable guests such as Frank Sinatra, The Doors, and President Gerald Ford. Native son Tennessee Williams also worked on A Streetcar Named Desire while staying at the property. Long a favorite of locals during Mardi Gras, it was restored in 2015 for a new generation of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Pontchartrain Hotel
Southern Stays: The Graduate Richmond
I'm a big fan of boutique hotels, and after staying at the Graduate Oxford, I was excited to check out their other properties. The state of Virginia actually has two, including the one in Richmond. Steps away from the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, it has the same unique touches found at all locations, like in-house dining, free WiFi, and Malin + Goetz … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Richmond
