This locally-owned boutique hotel is reminiscent of the days of grand hotels. It's dramatically decorated with North Carolina pine walls and ceilings, marble floors, oriental carpets, leather and brocade furniture, and large windows that overlook a cloistered courtyard, rose bushes, and a cascading fountain. The spacious guest rooms are attractively decorated in hues of sage and paprika and feature dressing rooms, two vanities, showers, and separate soaking tubs. Guests start their day off with the delicious complimentary full breakfast, and the afternoon tea service is the perfect reason to take a break.

O. Henry Hotel Amenities:

• 131 rooms. Complimentary full breakfast. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Outdoor pool. Airport transportation available. Business center.