2 Best Hotels in Central and North Georgia, Georgia

This award-winning resort features luxurious and comfortable accommodations, a brand-new 55-room inn, a championship golf course, a boutique spa, elevated on-site cuisine, horseback riding, the Beretta Shooting Grounds, and miles of nature trails. Located just 20 miles from Rome, Barnsley Resort is a relaxing getaway. The grounds and gardens were part of an 1840s estate built by Godfrey Barnsley, a wealthy British cotton factor. Barnsley was obsessed with creating ornate gardens for his wife, who did not live to see the home's completion. The mansion lies in ruins, creating a romantic backdrop for the gardens. Entrance to the gardens is included with the daily resort fee.

Located in Rome's historic downtown district, the Hawthorn Suites is housed in a beautifully renovated 1890s warehouse with original wood floors, brick walls, and a large skylit atrium. The hotel offers spacious studios, suites, and lofts—some with balconies and river views. Perhaps the most unique thing about the hotel is the variety of room configurations, designed to keep the historic character of the building intact. It certainly doesn't feel like a cookie-cutter chain, and its close proximity to shops, restaurants, and Rome's riverfront parks can't be beat. The hotel even loans out bicycles so you can leave your car parked if you'd like. A generous hot breakfast, included in the rate, is served each morning.