The South
Please note that re-opening dates are subject to change due to modified regulations and are dependent on each individual state.
Tennessee
Blackberry Farm
Walland, Tennessee
*Re-opening Thursday, May 14th
The 4,200-acre Blackberry Farm is a working farm and romantic hideaway in the heart of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. Explore the property on horseback, via old-fashioned carriage, by canoe and mountain bike or on intimate walking trails. Quieter pastimes include a massage at The Wellhouse, reading in a hammock or fly-fishing in Hesse Creek, one of the best spots in Tennessee. Food and wine take center stage at The Barn, where multicourse menus feature the bounty of the farm’s bakery, butchery, creamery and extensive wine cellar of 160,000 bottles. Be sure to take part in one of Blackberry Farm’s cooking schools’ or wine events.
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Blackberry Mountain
Walland, Tennessee
*Re-opening Thursday, May 14th
In wild, imposing natural surroundings, the owners of Blackberry Farm have opened an establishment that prioritizes overall wellness, outdoor adventure and inner serenity. Rooms take the form of cabins and cottages designed with nature in mind, places to unplug from the world and reconnect with oneself. The hotel’s two restaurants (Firetower and Three Sisters) both have sublime views and serve the creations of Chef Josh Feathers, who uses healthy ingredients and combines local flavors and culinary techniques. The Property also has an incomparable underground spa offering Ayurvedic treatments.
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The Thompson Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
*Re-opening Wednesday, June 3rd
There’s no place like Nashville, the perennial Southern crossroads that refuses to be typecast. And at the heart of this little big town’s explosive growth, our luxury boutique hotel in The Gulch is the place to be. Sharing the block with beloved bluegrass and roots music icon The Station Inn, Thompson Hotels celebrates this city’s creative spirit, with Nashville’s own Hastings Architecture Associates and Executive Chef Nathan Duensing weaving an energetic new neighborhood luxury hotel destination into the local fabric.
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Noelle Nashville Downtown
Nashville, Tennessee
*Re-opening Thursday, May 14th
Designed with a curator's touch, Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers historic luxury within steps of Printer's Alley. Immerse yourself in refined elegance amid intuitively designed rooms and sumptuous suites with 5-star amenities, fine appointments, floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the cityscape. Discover a dazzling collection of downtown attractions, including 5th and Broadway, Bridgestone Arena and the Music City Center. Succeed and celebrate in stunning event space, which includes our breathtaking Saidee Gallery with gleaming wood floors, high ceilings and delicate millwork. Purchase hand-crafted treats at Keep Shop, curl up with a book in the Trade Room or explore our art gallery and Little Prints. Punctuate a day of business or sightseeing with locally inspired fare and innovative cocktails at our restaurant and stylish rooftop bar. A historic destination with modern refinements, our experiential hotel offers inspired luxury in the beating heart of downtown Nashville.
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South Carolina
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, South Carolina
*Re-opening Thursday, June 4th
With Savannah and Hilton Head just minutes away, you might be drawn to explore. But it will be hard to find a reason to leave Montage Palmetto Bluff, a gracious and serene Lowcountry escape set along the beautiful May River with 200 guest accommodations, eight dining experiences and three pool venues. This is a sporting paradise with golf, tennis, boating, biking, kayaking, fishing, sporting clays, equestrian activities and more. After your free activity, rejuvenate in the world-class Spa Montage; try the signature Palmetto High Cotton treatment, complete with a stimulating scalp and body massage and a smoothing foot scrub.
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Belmond Charleston Place
Charleston, South Carolina
It's little surprise Belmond Charleston Place is known as Charleston’s grand ambassador, welcoming friends and guests alike with a gentility that transcends the hotel’s recently renovated guestrooms and suites, award-winning restaurants and world-renowned rooftop spa. This grande dame is located at the very heart of one of America's favorite cities — mere steps from the famous historic market, antebellum homes and James Beard-awarded restaurants.
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
*Re-opening Saturday, May 16th
The Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond-rated Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a haven set on ten miles of private beach, where guests can escape daily life in a pristine setting. World renowned for its spa, golf, tennis and nature programs, the resort offers guestrooms and privately owned villas that cater to all tastes and group sizes. Play one of five championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player and Clyde Johnston. The Ocean Course will host the 2021 PGA Championship. Relax in the charming Forbes Five Star–rated spa, that offers treatments inspired by they resort's coastal setting.
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The Dewberry Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
*Re-opening Wednesday, June 24th
Honoring the history of the landmark L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building (circa 1964), The Dewberry captures the luxury and quiet restraint that are hallmarks of historic Charleston. Inside and out, The Dewberry is a manifestation of founder John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern Reimagined.” As much a setting as it is a state of mind, the hotel was brought to life over eight years by a team of architects and designers who shared Dewberry’s mission to present Charleston from a uniquely personal perspective. The result is a thoughtfully imagined juxtaposition of past and present that redefines what is possible when historic preservation is paramount.
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Louisiana
Windsor Court Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
The longest-running Forbes Four Star/AAA Four Diamond hotel in Louisiana, Windsor Court boasts 43 Deluxe Guestrooms, 213 Suites and 60 Club Level accommodations that include access to the Club Lounge. All accommodations offer private balconies or bay windows overlooking the Mississippi River or city skyline. Hotel amenities include a fine-dining restaurant, a lounge, a boutique spa and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Guests can enjoy the food, jazz and history of New Orleans without ever having to leave the building. Southern charm meets classic French/English-style decor at this highly praised hotel, and pets are welcome.
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Maison de la Luz
New Orleans, Louisiana
Maison de la Luz is a distinctive new guest house from Atelier Ace. A place for reverie and proper Southern swoon, for prophetic visions or quiet inspiration, Maison de la Luz finds beauty in the curious and defines luxury as moving through the world with grace. With 67 resplendent suites, private sanctuaries and bespoke concierge service, Maison de la Luz is a lighthouse for the senses, reverent of elegance, irreverent of convention and is marked by generosity of spirit.
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Texas
Miraval Austin
Austin, Texas
*Re-opening Monday, June 1st
In keeping with the spirit of Austin, Texas, we do things a little differently here.More than a spa resort, health retreat, or luxury hotel, we’re a unique kind of well-being space that puts purpose and people at our core, serving as a catalyst for changing lives and celebrating individuality.Here, the sky feels bigger, the trees tell stories, and the quiet imparts an inspired perspective.
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Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts
Austin, Texas
*Grand Opening Summer 2020
Reimagined by internationally renowned designer Ken Fulk, this private retreat brings a new level of contemporary glamour and whimsical soul to Austin. A modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, these picturesque grounds offer a welcoming 10-acre setting in the heart of the city.
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Georgia
The Cloister at Sea Island
Sea Island, Georgia
*Re-opening Saturday, June 6th
Savor distinctive luxury and reclaim nature’s timeless rhythm as a guest of the Forbes Five Star Cloister at Sea Island. Located on the coast of Georgia, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Cloister offers an array of family and individual activities — from rejuvenating massage services and fitness classes at the 65,000-square-foot Forbes Five Star Spa at Sea Island to a historic shooting school, championship golf and seaside Beach Club. Cloister guests experience genuine Southern hospitality and world-class lodging with gracious service, natural beauty and legendary recreation along five miles of private beach.
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Virginia
Primland
Meadows of Dan, Virginia
*Re-opening Thursday, May 21st
Southern comfort comes with a shot of refinement at Primland. Here, it is all about the simple pleasures: Spotting whitetail deer on a woodland trail, fishing for trout in a babbling brook, riding horses through fields of wildflowers, climbing trees to get that much closer to nature. A massive, eco-conscious resort in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland never forgets its connection to the land, nor its commitment to luxury with 51 rustically elegant suites, cottages and storybook treehouses. There are an 18-hole golf course and an organic spa inspired by Native American rituals.
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Salamander Resort & Spa
Middleburg, Virginia
*Re-opening Thursday, June 11th
Leave the D.C. horse race behind and escape to Salamander Resort & Spa in Virginia’s beautiful horse and wine country. Set in 340 rolling acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 168-room estate features an Equestrian Center and scenic country trails to enjoy on horseback. Of course, there’s more than just horsing around — guests also can experience hands-on cooking classes, go ziplining, relax at the luxurious spa, indulge in an exquisite locally sourced dinner at Harrimans or visit the more than 50 wineries that lie within an hour’s drive.
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The Inn at Little Washington
Washington, Virginia
*Re-opening Friday, May 15th
Small-town Americana meets the international culinary stage at The Inn at Little Washington. Proprietor Patrick O’Connell abandoned acting for the “living theater” of his renowned farm-to-table restaurant, one of the world’s first. The Inn’s 24 bedrooms and suites, individually appointed by London set designer Joyce Evans, are equally dramatic; many feature balconies and serene garden views. Those looking for the ultimate in seclusion and amenities choose The Claiborne House presidential cottage. Take one of the complimentary bicycles out for a leisurely ride into the surprisingly sophisticated historic town, founded in 1769.
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