Haunted? Rumor has that it soldiers who were treated here when it was a Civil War hospital still come around every once in a while. If you see one, ask him to bring you a beignet; if he’s anything like any other employee at the hotel, you’ll have it before the request leaves your lips. The service at Hotel Provincial is nearly as wonderful as its award-winning architecture, which is nearly as wonderful as the warm, relaxing atmosphere that can be soaked up within its restored old buildings.

Hotel Provincial Amenities:

• 105 rooms. High-speed Internet. Complimentary continental breakfast. Restaurant, bar.