Set in the former 1896 post office in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, this charming inn in the suburb of Charleston, South Carolina is a welcome respite from the noise of downtown. Guests check in at the reception desk, which is for both the restaurant and inn. It feels like actually living in the neighborhood in a way that standard hotels do not. In fact, you never know … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Post House Inn
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Southern Stays: Carolina Inn
The Carolina Inn is nearly a part of the campus of the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, right across the street from the gates. Opened in 1924, the historic hotel is like the town's living room, hosting generations of students, parents, faculty, and visitors. Built in the Southern Colonial style, the inspiration for the design was Mount Vernon, the home of George … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Carolina Inn
Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
Hotel Covington is a boutique hotel in downtown Covington, Kentucky, just across the bridge from Cincinnati, Ohio. The building itself was built in 1912, the state's first skyscraper, and retains some of its historic charms. Called Coppin's Department Store, the luxury shop came out of a winning horse race bet. Men could come here to be decked out in the finest shirts and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
Southern Stays: Glass Light Hotel
Located in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, the Glass Light Hotel is set inside a 1912 building. It has retained some of its original features like the mail chute that runs alongside the elevator bank. The lobby also serves as an art gallery with a pink glass bunny from a nearby studio. Rooms at the Glass Light Hotel The AAA Four-Diamond hotel has 113 rooms and suites … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Glass Light Hotel
Southern Stays: Heights House Hotel
Voted one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure, the Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, was originally Montford Hall, a circa 1858 Italianate home in the Boylan Heights neighborhood. It was purchased by a local couple in 2018 and completely restored, bringing it back to its National Historic Landmark status. There are four parlors with seating … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Heights House Hotel
