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Kings Courtyard Inn- Charleston, SC
Like Savannah, Charleston is flush with historic hotels. No need to compromise on comfort or location here. One of the absolute best on both counts is the Kings Courtyard Inn. Centrally located in the historic district, it is convenient to everything, with no need to drive. Given the city’s parking situation, this is an amenity worth its weight in gold.
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The Marshall House- Savannah, GA
Savannah is among my absolute favorite cities in the world. Really, what’s not to love, with all the leafy squares, magnificent mansions and amazing architecture. Then, there are the historic hotels. An embarrassing amount of options await those who prefer vintage digs, making the task of choosing one almost impossible. The only real solution is to keep returning until you stay at them all. Although I have yet to complete this mission, I have stayed at enough to proclaim The Marshall House one of the city’s finest hotels, historic or otherwise.
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Amelia Schoolhouse Inn- Fernandina Beach, FL
Amelia Schoolhouse Inn is impossibly quaint and charming. It feels fresh and modern, without losing any of the building’s original charm. Small and personal without feeling intrusive, it strikes the perfect balance all boutique hotels aspire to achieve.
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Anchorage 1770- Beaufort, SC
The Anchorage 1770 is an elegant oasis of calm, situated practically on the banks of the Beaufort River. Whitewashed, with dramatic Corinthian columns, sweeping stairs, and a broad front porch, it is the absolute archetype of antebellum architecture. And while the property has not always been an inn, you would never know it- beautifully reconfigured, and expertly run, it is the absolute embodiment of Southern Hospitality.
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The Biltmore- Coral Gables, FL
The Biltmore’s jewel box lobby is impossible not to love. Dramatic and grand, with its magnificent starry vaulted ceiling, it’s proof that a long neglected property can be returned to its former glory. I feel very fortunate to have been able to step into its storied past, considering it all could have been lost, consigned only to the historic prints that now line the halls.
