Opened in 1895, The Jefferson Hotel is one of only 23 hotels to carry both the Mobil Five-Star and the AAA Five Diamond ratings. In 2001, Forbes FYI magazine called it the “Best Hotel in America.” It is a member of both Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and Historic Hotels of America. The Jefferson comes replete with rich tapestries, antique replica furniture, embellished faux-marble columns, a 70-foot high ceiling with a stained-glass skylight, and a magnificent sweeping staircase hauntingly similar to the one in Gone With the Wind. In addition to its lavish 264 guest rooms and 18 opulent meeting/banquet rooms, The Jefferson also boasts a 1,500-square-foot presidential suite, the AAA Five Diamond restaurant, Lemaire, and an indoor swimming pool. |  |