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Historic Hotels in the Southern States

Details for The St James Hotel of Selma
The St James Hotel. Selma, Alabama.

Dating from before the American Civil War, this old Alabama hotel boasts a connection to one of the Wild West’s most iconic figures.

Details for Washington Plantation
Washington Plantation. Washington, Georgia.

Every inch the classic southern country house, Washington Plantation has a connection with a notable figure of the Confederacy.

Details for Marshall House Hotel, Savannah
Marshall House. Savannah, Georgia.

A true piece of Savannah heritage, this fine old building has many stories to tell - as, indeed, did its most famous former guest.

Details for The Jekyll Island Club
The Jekyll Island Club. Jekyll Island, Georgia

Its list of former members reads like a who’s who of America’s early 20th century great and the good. However, what marks it out is its place in economic history.

Details for The Partridge Inn, Augusta
The Partridge Inn. Augusta, Georgia.

Its list of former members reads like a who’s who of America’s early 20th century great and the good. However, what marks it out is its place in economic history.

Details for The Old Talbott Tavern, KY
The Old Talbott Tavern. Bardstown, Kentucky.

There can be no doubting that this is the most historic accommodation in the whole of Kentucky. Indeed, its list of famous former guests is quite breathtaking.

Details for The Monteleone Hotel, New Orleans
The Monteleone Hotel. New Orleans, Louisiana.

With well in excess of 500 guest rooms this is one of the most iconic landmarks of The Big Easy. Unsurprisingly, it can claim to have welcomed some great figures in its time, and mostly of an artistic hue.

Details for Grove Park, Asheville
Grove Park. Asheville, North Carolina.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (Room 441) isn’t the only great name associated with this striking building. In fact, no fewer than eight US Presidents have paid a visit to Grove Park Inn.

Details for The Albemarle Inn, Asheville
The Albemarle Inn. Asheville, North Carolina.

While some hotels claim passing association to numerous icons of yesteryear, The Albemarle Inn has a more specific connection to just one.

Details for John Rutledge House Inn
John Rutledge House Inn. Charleston, South Carolina.

Is this the most historic place to stay in the USA? Well, given that it was once home to a signatory of the US Constitution it must surely be on the shortlist.

The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville
The Hermitage Hotel. Nashville, Tennessee.

Former visitors to this iconic Nashville hotel include the gangster Al Capone, but the metaphorical guest book is more notable for the names of twentieth century Presidents.

The Inn at Narrow Passage, VA
The Inn at Narrow Passage. Woodstock, Virginia.

This 18th century building on the Shenandoah River boasts a connection to one of America’s most notable military commanders.

Details for The Mayhurst Inn, VA
The Mayhurst Inn. Orange, Virginia.

For those interested in following in the footsteps of protagonists of the US Civil War, this Virginia mansion should feature high on any travel itinerary. 

Details for Inn at Meander Plantation, VA
The Inn at Meander Plantation. Locust Dale, Virginia.

This beautiful colonial country house can claim a connection to Thomas Jefferson amongst others. Find out more about The Inn at Meander Plantation.

Details for The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel. Richmond, Virginia.

In little over a century the Jefferson has played host to numerous Presidents and stars of stage and screen alike. In fact, Rachmaninov even played in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in southern USA that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.
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