Carnegie Hotel & Spa

The Carnegie Hotel prides itself on offering "Old World grandeur" (as its website describes). This is why it chooses to don itself in Tiffany-style lamps, sleigh beds, and antique bric-a-brac. Travelers particularly emphasize the contemporary touches, however. The complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is especially a plus, as is the state-of-the-art, 24-hour gym. For dinner, guests appreciate the Southern cuisine offered in the in-house Wellington's restaurant over some of the food chains found around Johnson City, Tenn. This AAA Four Diamond hotel also makes a good option for the parents of college kids, as it sits on the campus of East Tennessee State University. You'll find Johnson City about 300 miles east of Nashville.