We’ve lived so long in a sea of generic brand hotels that it’s refreshing to see so many stunning hotels popping up across town, each brandishing its unique spin on chic Southern hospitality. And yes, it’s a sign of the bachelorette-fueled times we live in, but tourists aren’t the only ones who benefit from spaces as clever and beautiful as Noelle. A mix of restoration and reinvention, the new boutique hotel is housed in a space that was once home to a 1930s hotel by the same name. Tastefully decorated guest rooms and common areas provide a haven for the weary traveler and the curious native alike, and each will find respite in welcoming spaces like the in-hotel restaurant Makeready Libations & Liberation, rooftop bar Rare Bird, impeccably curated boutique Keep Shop, relaxing cafe Drug Store Coffee and a hidden speakeasy (which you’ll have to find on your own). NANCY FLOYD
Best Boutique Hotel
Noelle
