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This charming inn within walking distance of local boutiques and restaurants includes a historic mansion in front, with a modern hotel annex behind the courtyard, each offering well-appointed rooms with a mix of antique furnishings. It is also less than 2 miles from the racing and polo action of the stable district. There are a variety of guest rooms to choose from; premium Jacuzzi and premium suite upgrades are a good value.
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Astors have slept at this 19th-century inn, where luxurious facilities—including a spa, restaurant, and a lovely outdoor pool—and authentic Southern hospitality come together to make an outstanding getaway. Massive stone fireplaces, rosewood trim, heart-pine floors, and antiques grace the grand lobby. Guest rooms and suites contain upscale furniture with classic lines, like the sleek, dark-stain, four-poster beds dressed with down pillows and comforters. Choose to soak in the extra-deep tub or relax beside your fireplace. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guests.
This Spanish-style redbrick building with a colonnade, built in the 1900s, holds spacious rooms with high ceilings, pine floors, and period furniture. Because of the theater-dining-and-lodging packages, it's a popular overnight stop for opera house-goers. There are two on-site restaurants—the Veranda (upstairs, with views) and JP's, a cozy brick-and-wood bar.
