Plan ahead to dine at The Gloriette, the new restaurant opening in the next few months at the lovely Southern Hotel in Covington. The posh Gloriette, which means “pergola” in French, will offer a French-influenced American menu with plenty of Louisiana seafood. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and for brunch on weekends, the restaurant’s lush indoor garden setting includes verdant murals that invite the outside in.
About 40 miles north of New Orleans’ French Quarter across Lake Pontchartrain, Covington’s small-town charm, outdoor attractions, and chic Southern Hotel create a memorable escape. Originally built in 1907, the Southern is set among art galleries, restaurants, and shops, including the historic H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum that dates to 1876…
“It’s situated in the heart of downtown Covington, which is a quaint area that has walking access to restaurants and entertainment. The hotel is filled with charm and Southern character, with different meeting room sizes and well-appointed hotel rooms.”
If you’re the type who stops channel surfing anytime you catch “Sweet Home Alabama” on TV, you’re sure to be drawn in by these hospitable hotels that practically ooze Southern charm. From design to amenities to front porches that beckon you to sit down and sip sweet tea, these favorites of journalist Kelsey Ogletree’s are sure to make you fall in love with the South — bless your heart…
With a lobby known as “Covington’s living room,” the family-owned Southern Hotel is the city’s largest and will make you feel right at home. Located in the city’s historic district in a building that dates back to 1907, the boutique property was restored into a hotel in 2014 and now has 40 guest rooms and two suites, along with a restaurant and bar. Adjacent to the main hotel is The Garden House, with five accommodations in the renovated former Covington Post Office..
The wedding is a time of celebrations, of jubilation, and — frankly — of exhaustion. Before you jet off for an exotic honeymoon, take time for some much-needed respite by indulging in a mini-moon. The location: A nearby destination that offers a heavy dose of romance…
Where you check in can make or break your vacation. Whether you are getting away for a couple weeks or just a few days, you want your trip to include that “wow” moment when you walk into a lobby and sense it right away: This place is something special…
Just an hour’s drive (or less) from New Orleans lies a charming small town: Covington, in the Louisiana Northshore. It’s home to sweet boutiques, art galleries, and fine restaurants, but the epicenter is now the Southern Hotel, one of the finest and prettiest properties below the Mason Dixon Line...
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