2 Best Hotels in Columbus, Southwest Georgia

On the site of a vast 1860s complex of warehouses, factories, mills, and a Confederate arsenal, this hotel is a key component of the Columbus Convention and Trade Center just across the street. The rooms and public areas are modern—the lobby has huge skylights that allow natural light to pour in onto the marble floors and the original brickwork of its cotton-mill origins. Rooms are simple but tasteful, and many overlook the Riverwalk Park. With a terrific location between Broadway's Victorian district and the Riverwalk, and a Houlihan's restaurant, the Marriott is a focal point of the city's downtown revival.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this B&B includes a main house and separate cottages, and offers a glimpse of old Columbus's elegance—with four-poster mahogany beds, hardwood floors, and period antiques. The luxurious Golden Suite has a fireplace, separate sitting room, Jacuzzi tub, and private balcony, and occupies half of the second floor of the main house. The inn's two Victorian cottages offer fireplaces, separate parlors, and fully equipped kitchens. Each stay includes a continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese reception. The inn has recently added an expansive courtyard and offers occasional live music and other events for guests and the community.