Hotels and Resorts

Who needs to travel far for vacation when you can staycation at one of Atlanta’s amazing hotels right in your own backyard? From five-star name brands to more intimate boutique options, Atlanta has it all.

Once I moved and began scoping out places to stay for my Atlanta work trips, I quickly realized how many non-hotel options exist.

Want to get out of the house but not travel too far? All within a two-hour drive of Atlanta, these resorts might leave you never wanting to vacation outside of the state again.

There’s a revitalization happening in the heart of downtown, introducing new concepts and rejuvenating the old. Before we know it, the city will look a whole lot different – in a good way.

Recently, Airbnb launched a next-level style of service called Plus, a tier of high-quality homes that include amenities such as exceptional linens and bath products, Wi-Fi, kitchens with all the essentials, and an extra clean, clutter-free environment.

“Watchin’ the ships roll in, Then I watch ‘em roll away again.” I thought of Otis Redding’s famous lyrics when I saw my amazing balcony with a view of the river at Savannah Marriott Riverfront.

In the South we love to give our kids two first names. This hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, is honoring that tradition with the opening of the new Hotel Bella Grace. The Marriott-affiliated property has 50 rooms and suites, which include a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and sleeper sofa. All rooms come with a full complimentary breakfast.

If F. Scott Fitzgerald stayed at a resort, it’s good enough for me. The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, opened in 1928 and welcomed several celebrity guests. It served as a hospital for the U.S. Army during World War II and reopened to guests in 1973. The resort has 277 rooms, two pools and three restaurants.

The check-in counter was surrounded by bookshelves. My key was a replica of a student ID. The lamps in my room were shaped like trophies.