If you've ever stayed at a casino, I can tell you that staying at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles is nothing like that. Gone are the smoky hallways and darkened rooms lit only by neon. Above all else, this property is a luxury resort, earning AAA's prestigious Four Diamond award. The casino is located outside of Lake Charles proper, next door to the Golden Nugget. The … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
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Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
The Great Smoky Mountains have some quirky places to stay, including where it is Christmas year-round, but Margaritaville Island Hotel may be the most unique. Mississippi-born Jimmy Buffett's brand of restaurants, casinos, and hotels has locations throughout Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Caribbean. But the Pigeon Forge location brings the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
Southern Stays: The Chattanoogan Hotel
Chattanooga used to be a place where you'd only find large chain hotels, but the accommodation scene is rapidly changing. The Chattanoogan is just one of many properties to break the trend a decade ago. The luxury hotel and conference center boasts views of Lookout Mountain. Located between downtown's attractions and the Southside's restaurant scene, both are … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Chattanoogan Hotel
Southern Stays: Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
While we usually don't feature chain hotels, the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, Alabama, is unlike any other from the brand. Located next to the dams of the Tennessee River, the hotel is inspired by the music and people of Muscle Shoals. The contemporary design has the best of everything, from the restaurant to the spa and outdoor pool facility. The hotel … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel
The small Georgia town of Americus, Georgia, may not have many accommodation options, but the ones they have are truly unique. The Windsor Hotel was built in 1890 by a Swedish architect. Named for a local businessman, it opened to guests in 1892 to a grand ball. The architecture features Victorian and Moorish influences, including the notable tower on one side. It was one of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel
