Savannah

This Kessler Collection addition to its Savannah's hotel inventory seems to fit in with the city's eighteenth-century cobblestone character while raising the bar on comfort. — Gayot

The Mansion on Forsyth Park is arguably one of the best -- and most special -- hotels in town, with a wonderful art collection... and a popular restaurant on-site. — Oyster

Almost a tourist attraction in its own right...the lavish rooms here run from suites to basic doubles, but all feature contemporary interpretations of period styles, with antique-style beds — Frommer's

Now it’s acclaimed as a particularly romantic getaway, with 19th-century period details. — Insight Guides

Even-numbered rooms on the south side (Nos. 2-26) overlook the recently refurbished Ellis Square and offer the best views of Savannah's vaunted spires and domes. — Concierge

Numerous period-style touches in the 60 rooms (including one suite) range from four-poster rice beds to fireplaces. — Gayot

Although it's partnered with some of Savannah's most elegant bed-and-breakfast inns, the Marshall House really is a small boutique hotel. — Gayot

Offering the closest riverfront rooms in town, this hotel is a study in modernity amid the history of River and Bay streets. — Fodor's

Couples are the target clientele here, though weddings and their hangers-on are second on the list. — Star Service

One of Savannah’s most attractive mansions, Eliza Thompson House is another spot perfect for a romantic getaway. — Frommer's

Comprising a very charming brick building and a smaller carriage house in back, the Foley House exudes classic southern charm and warmth. — Star Service

This upper-middle-range property sticks out as a bland chain hotel in a city known for historic charm. — Oyster

Hotel guests enjoy the best views of any hotel in the historic district, and the hotel stands atop a site of an American Revolution battle and later military barracks. — Star Service

This traditional bed-and-breakfast, housed in a pair of mid-19th-century town houses, has just 16 rooms. — Travel + Leisure

The small, historic East Bay Inn is located smack dab in the middle of Savannah's Historic District, and caters to older clientele who can appreciate its feeling of a bygone era. — Oyster