Southern Hotel entrance The Southern Hotel first opened in Covington, Louisiana in 1907 in the Spanish Mission style. It was a popular retreat for residents of New Orleans, who could take the ferry across Lake Pontchartrain. The 43-room hotel had amenities like hot and cold running water, a luxury for its time. The original hotel closed in the 1960s. From 1983 to 2003, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Southern Hotel
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Southern Stays: The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah
Brice Hotel courtyard The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah was the first of the brand's properties in the state of Georgia. Set on the quiet end of East Bay Street, not far from bustling River Street, it's one of the best places to stay in Savannah. The three-story hotel opened in 2014 near Washington Square, one of Savannah's many parks, which is a convenient location for … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah
Southern Stays: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
Surfside Inn and Suites lobby Surfside Inn and Suites is one property within Universal's Endless Summer Resort, a dual hotel complex with Dockside Inn and Suites. Set across the highway from the rest of Universal Orlando Resort, it will be alongside a new park that Universal is opening in the next few years. The entire hotel follows a surf-theme with nods to places like … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
Southern Stays: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is one of the most recognizable properties within the resort for its sculptures of dolphins and swans visible from the highway. They were designed by modernist architect Michael Graves, who also designed Disney's Burbank headquarters, in 1990. The dual hotels are located between Epcot and Hollywood Studios in Orlando and popular … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
Opened in July 2019 on the site of a former general store, the Cotton House Hotel is named for Cotton Row, where farmers come to sell their crops in downtown Cleveland, Mississippi. The impeccably designed property is a part of Marriott's Tribute Collection and one of only a handful in the region. It's also the perfect base to explore the rich history of the surrounding … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
