College towns aren't usually known for luxurious accommodations, but that all changed when Graduate Hotels was born. Establishing boutique hotels near major universities, The Graduate Hotel Oxford was one of the more recent properties to open, purpose-built for the town. No longer do parents have to stay in basic hotels near the highway when visiting their kids in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Hotel Oxford
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Southern Stays: Epicurean Hotel Tampa
Long before I planned a trip to Tampa, I knew I'd wanted to stay at The Epicurean Hotel after hearing about it on travel websites. The foodie hotel opened in 2012 in the Hyde Park neighborhood, a short drive from downtown Tampa, and opened another location in Atlanta in 2021. Rooms at The Epicurean Hotel Tampa It was the first of Marriott Hotels Autograph … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Epicurean Hotel Tampa
Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
British cotton magnate Godfrey Barnsley established his home, then known as Woodlands, in the area in the 1840s. His wife Julia died before the mansion was finished, and it served as a reminder of her memory. The home was ransacked during the Civil War, but his descendants lived in the home until it was damaged by a tornado in 1906. It was left in ruins until it was … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
The Partridge Inn is one of Augusta's best and oldest hotels, which has a classic inn setup while including updates with modern amenities. Known as the "Grand Hotel of the Classic South," it's recently become a part of the Hilton Curio collection so Hilton Honors members can get points for their stay. Located next to Augusta State University, the hotel is atop a hill … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
Hotel Indigo is a unique chain of hotels that are a part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, but each property is unique to its location. They could be in historic buildings or in hip neighborhoods, but the brand does its best to incorporate a local experience for travelers. The Athens location is no different. The design of the building itself is based upon the covered … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
