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the great north carolina hotel tour

hotel lobby feature
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: The Great North Carolina Hotel Lobby Tour

Allow us. Right this way. 10 outstanding North Carolina hotels are waiting to wine, dine, pamper, advise, entertain, and help you escape into luxury.

by Our State Staff
fearrington house inn yard
Central

Charm Meets Country at The Fearrington House Inn

Embracing the five Cs of hotel hospitality — character, courtesy, calm, charm, and cuisine — comes easy at Pittsboro’s Fearrington House Inn.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
ballantyne hotel lodge dining
Central

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge in Charlotte

With a modern vibe, a resort in south Charlotte prizes perfection.

by Jeremy Markovich
sanderling resort beach
Eastern

Beach House Bliss at the Sanderling Resort

For solitude and serenity, nothing in North Carolina compares to the Sanderling Resort in Duck. On this Outer Banks stretch of sand with views of both the ocean and the sound, calm season is year-round.

by Bryan Mims
proximity hotel sign
Central

Guests of Honor at Proximity Hotel

Dennis and Nancy Quaintance spent a month “living” in their own Greensboro hotel. With new insight, they added even more amenities for a splendid experience.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
old edwards inn dining
Western

European Plan at The Old Edwards Inn

Old-world elegance suits the Old Edwards Inn in Highlands.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
pinehurst-carolina hotel couple feature
Eastern

A Pinehurst Fairy Tale at The Carolina Hotel

For many Pinehurst guests, golf is a passion. But in our story, The Carolina Hotel — a romantic resort in the Sandhills — fueled a lifelong love.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
washington duke inn room
Central

Guests Get The Royal Treatment at The Washington Duke Inn

Relax in maximum luxury at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham.

by Wendy Brenner
umstead hotel spa lounge
Central

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a Sanctuary in the Triangle

In the high-tech town of Cary, recharging is redefined at the luxurious Umstead Hotel and Spa.

by Brady Dennis
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