Journey through the American Deep South

Located in Atlanta's exclusive business, retail and entertainment district, the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead combines approachable luxury with a prime location. A host of attractions are to be found nearby including the High Museum of Art, a cluster of independent art galleries, Phipps Plaza and the Atlanta Zoo. The hotel offers direct access to Lenox Square Mall, so sophisticated shopping is also within easy reach. There are two on-site restaurants with plenty of Southern-inspired dishes on offer, while leisure facilities include a fitness centre and a large indoor pool. Features: 367 rooms & 4 suites, 2 restaurants, cafe, gym, indoor swimming pool. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, iron, hairdryer, tea & coffee facilities, Wi-Fi.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic District is located between iconic River Street and the City Market. The three Telfair Museums are less than a mile away, as are Forsyth Park and the Savannah Historic District. Also within easy reach are the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum and Wormsloe Historic Site. Guestrooms are bright and well-appointed, with bold splashes of colour. There is a welcoming bistro, which offers an all-you-can-eat 'Southern Lunch' buffet, as well as an on-site 'pub'. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Features: 151 rooms, restaurant, bar, gym, outdoor swimming pool. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

Springhill Suites Charleston Riverview offers all-suite accommodation with views of the Ashley River and Ripley Point Marina. The spacious rooms each have a sitting area and a kitchenette. Charleston's historic district is only a few kilometres away and can be reached by the hotel's complimentary evening shuttle service. Facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an outdoor saltwater swimming and whirlpool, and a jogging trail. Features: 123 suites, breakfast room, gym, outdoor swimming pool, jogging trail. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, sitting area, kitchenette, tea & coffee facilities, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron, Wi-Fi.

Opened in 2018, the Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area is located a short drive from downtown Asheville, near the I-26 and I-40 exchange. The hotel is directly opposite the Asheville Outlets and close to the Biltmore and Blue Ridge Parkway. A hot buffet breakfast is served daily and there is a range of popular restaurants within easy reach of the property. The Asheville Regional Airport is just over 10 minutes' drive and can be reached by a regular shuttle service. Features: 114 rooms, restaurant, bar, gym, indoor swimming pool, airport shuttle. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, mini-fridge, iron, Wi-Fi.

The Kinley Chattanooga Southside is a stylish and welcoming base from which to explore the cultural offerings of downtown Chattanooga. The hotel channels the vibe of its surrounding community, displaying arts and crafts from local purveyors and with items from local artisans available for purchase. There are two excellent dining options, while the distinctive decor and exceptionally friendly staff will make guests want to linger in the bar and longue areas. The property is centrally located in the walkable neighbourhood, which includes an eclectic range of shops and eateries, the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo, and the Songbirds Guitar Museum. Features: 64 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, bar, cafe, gym. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort is set within nine acres of airy indoor gardens. Guests can stroll through lush greenery and waterfalls that lie under climate-controlled glass atriums. The resort offers a multitude of dining and drinking options, as well as extensive leisure and fitness facilities including three swimming pools and a superb spa. The beautifully designed guestrooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Located a short distance from the downtown area of Nashville, attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills Factory Outlets are all within easy walking distance. Features: 2,712 rooms & 176 suites, multiple restaurants & bars, 3 swimming pools, gym, beauty salon, spa. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi.

Fans of The King and all travellers to Memphis will enjoy the glam decor and warm welcome at The Guest House at Graceland. Located just steps from the Presley mansion, the hotel is also well located for exploring the shops, restaurants and live music venues of Memphis. Facilities include a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, two dining options, and even a 464-seat theatre for live performances and movies. The hotel operates an airport shuttle service as well as a shuttle taking guests to and from neon-lit Beale Street. Features: 430 rooms & 20 suites, 2 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym, laundry service, theatre, event space, airport shuttle. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, mini-fridge, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The Natchez Grand Hotel sits on a bank overlooking the Mississippi River. The historic walking trails, parks and meticulously well-kept antebellum homes of Natchez are all within easy walking distance. Guestrooms and public areas are decorated in a traditional style with dark wood furniture, and many rooms offer views of the river. Facilities include a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Features: 119 rooms, restaurant, gym, swimming pool. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, mini-fridge, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in the city's central business district. The guestrooms are elegant, colourful and well-appointed. The public spaces are equally inviting, and a rooftop bar offers 360-degree city views. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, music venues and architectural delights of the French Quarter. Features: 184 rooms, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, minibar, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic District is located between iconic River Street and the City Market. The three Telfair Museums are less than a mile away, as are Forsyth Park and the Savannah Historic District. Also within easy reach are the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum and Wormsloe Historic Site. Guestrooms are bright and well-appointed, with bold splashes of colour. There is a welcoming bistro, which offers an all-you-can-eat 'Southern Lunch' buffet, as well as an on-site 'pub'. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Features: 151 rooms, restaurant, bar, gym, outdoor swimming pool. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

Springhill Suites Charleston Riverview offers all-suite accommodation with views of the Ashley River and Ripley Point Marina. The spacious rooms each have a sitting area and a kitchenette. Charleston's historic district is only a few kilometres away and can be reached by the hotel's complimentary evening shuttle service. Facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an outdoor saltwater swimming and whirlpool, and a jogging trail. Features: 123 suites, breakfast room, gym, outdoor swimming pool, jogging trail. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, sitting area, kitchenette, tea & coffee facilities, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron, Wi-Fi.

Opened in 2018, the Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area is located a short drive from downtown Asheville, near the I-26 and I-40 exchange. The hotel is directly opposite the Asheville Outlets and close to the Biltmore and Blue Ridge Parkway. A hot buffet breakfast is served daily and there is a range of popular restaurants within easy reach of the property. The Asheville Regional Airport is just over 10 minutes' drive and can be reached by a regular shuttle service. Features: 114 rooms, restaurant, bar, gym, indoor swimming pool, airport shuttle. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, mini-fridge, iron, Wi-Fi.

The Kinley Chattanooga Southside is a stylish and welcoming base from which to explore the cultural offerings of downtown Chattanooga. The hotel channels the vibe of its surrounding community, displaying arts and crafts from local purveyors and with items from local artisans available for purchase. There are two excellent dining options, while the distinctive decor and exceptionally friendly staff will make guests want to linger in the bar and longue areas. The property is centrally located in the walkable neighbourhood, which includes an eclectic range of shops and eateries, the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo, and the Songbirds Guitar Museum. Features: 64 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, bar, cafe, gym. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort is set within nine acres of airy indoor gardens. Guests can stroll through lush greenery and waterfalls that lie under climate-controlled glass atriums. The resort offers a multitude of dining and drinking options, as well as extensive leisure and fitness facilities including three swimming pools and a superb spa. The beautifully designed guestrooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Located a short distance from the downtown area of Nashville, attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat and Opry Mills Factory Outlets are all within easy walking distance. Features: 2,712 rooms & 176 suites, multiple restaurants & bars, 3 swimming pools, gym, beauty salon, spa. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi.

Fans of The King and all travellers to Memphis will enjoy the glam decor and warm welcome at The Guest House at Graceland. Located just steps from the Presley mansion, the hotel is also well located for exploring the shops, restaurants and live music venues of Memphis. Facilities include a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, two dining options, and even a 464-seat theatre for live performances and movies. The hotel operates an airport shuttle service as well as a shuttle taking guests to and from neon-lit Beale Street. Features: 430 rooms & 20 suites, 2 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, gym, laundry service, theatre, event space, airport shuttle. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, mini-fridge, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The Natchez Grand Hotel sits on a bank overlooking the Mississippi River. The historic walking trails, parks and meticulously well-kept antebellum homes of Natchez are all within easy walking distance. Guestrooms and public areas are decorated in a traditional style with dark wood furniture, and many rooms offer views of the river. Facilities include a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Features: 119 rooms, restaurant, gym, swimming pool. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, mini-fridge, tea & coffee facilities, iron, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in the city's central business district. The guestrooms are elegant, colourful and well-appointed. The public spaces are equally inviting, and a rooftop bar offers 360-degree city views. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, music venues and architectural delights of the French Quarter. Features: 184 rooms, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, minibar, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.