Hotel Simone is the newest hotel to open on St. Simon's Island, Georgia, and the first purpose-built property in decades. I stayed at the King and Prince Resort many years ago but was excited to see this stylish (and adults-only) boutique hotel. Rooms at Hotel Simone The 24 all-suite rooms are decorated in colorful artwork, wallpaper, and furnishings that give the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Simone
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Southern Stays: Amelia Schoolhouse Inn
The Amelia Schoolhouse Inn is located in Fernandina Beach in Amelia Island, Florida and opened to guests in 2017 after years as an office building. As the name implies, this stylish inn is located in a historic schoolhouse dating back to 1886, designed by Robert Sands Schuyler. He was the architect behind many of Fernandina's buildings like the Fairbanks and Tabby houses. … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Amelia Schoolhouse Inn
Southern Stays: The Graduate Athens
The Graduate Athens is another one of the South's outposts of this stylish boutique hotel chain set in college towns, along with Oxford, Richmond, and Charlottesville. Originally the Foundry Park Inn, this building formerly housed an iron foundry. The rooms themselves are arranged like an old-school motor lodge with exterior entry, a short walk from the University of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Athens
Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Georgia has some unique places to stay and the Len Foote Hike Inn may be at the top. The backcountry lodge was built in 1998 with most of the building materials brought to the mountain via a bumpy service road. It was designed to use minimal waste, taking on the features of the landscape. It is now LEED certified as well. Accessible only by a five-mile trail from Amicalola … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Southern Stays: Omni Hotel Atlanta CNN Center
Located in arguably the best part of town for tourists, the Omni Hotel Atlanta at CNN Center brings affordable luxury to the city. Guests are steps away from the top attractions of Atlanta in Centennial Olympic Park: the CNN Center, the Georgia Aquarium, and the World of Coca-Cola. It's also the closest to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Omni Hotel Atlanta CNN Center