Best Spa Hotels in Mississippi

Like any Hard Rock worth its name, this one in Biloxi, Mississippi, boasts music paraphernalia, live shows and nighttime entertainment. The pool area is scenic with cushy cabanas and poolside service. The drinks may not be flowing freely, but there is food aplenty at this Hard Rock's eight eateries, from the fine dining at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to late night ice cream at Ben & Jerry's. The rooms are decorated with flat-screen TVs, iHome docking stations and signature "Sleep like a Rock" beds. Down at the casino, you'll have your choice of more than 1,200 slots and 50 table games. Guests should note that there is a daily $12 resort fee applied to the final bill, but that it covers the cost of parking – including valet – and Wi-Fi access. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi sits on Beach Boulevard, between the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.

All of Biloxi's top accommodations blend lodging with gambling, but at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, the 24-hour gaming floor is an attraction in its own right. By making this your home base, you'll also be privy to cozy accommodations. Guests favorably recall Italian marble floors and indulgent soaking tubs in the resort's guest rooms, which also feature flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffee makers. The dining areas are also well-liked, though you should keep in mind that this is a casino hotel and the dining areas (fine dining establishments, casual spots and a handful of bars and lounges) are occasionally smoky. When you need a break from resort life, city sights like the Beauvoir home or the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art are just a quick car ride away. This resort sits on Beach Boulevard down by the Biloxi Bay.

The comfortable beds are often guests' deciding factor on whether to return to Biloxi's IP Casino Resort Spa. Several describe the mattresses as some of the best they've slept on in a hotel. If they have their choice, they'd take the king-sized (found in all the suites and optional in the deluxe rooms), but the queens are also well-liked. Beyond the beds, guests also rave about the stellar service they encountered at IP, as well as the abundant food choices available at the resort's seven dining establishments, including two AAA Four Diamond Award-winning fine dining restaurants. On-site features like the outdoor pool and the well-equipped fitness center win favor with guests, and gaming in the 70,000-square-foot casino doesn't disappoint, either. One consistent note of disappointment, however, was the strong odor of smoke that lingered throughout the property. And keep in mind that IP faces the Back Bay of Biloxi, Mississippi, so it's a little farther from Biloxi's top attractions.

Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, Harrah's Gulf Coast offers guests comfortable digs – many of which feature Gulf views – within steps of the property's 24-hour casino and within 5 miles of several Biloxi attractions, including the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. This hotel's newly renovated accommodations feature flat-screen TVs, pillow-top beds, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and coffee makers. But most visitors don't come for this massive property's guest rooms. Travelers rave about the hotel's 24-hour casino, which houses a variety of table games and slot machines. Once you've hit the jackpot, dine at one of five on-site eateries. Previous guests especially loved Flavors Buffet's diverse offerings. When you're not at the casino, lounge by the property's pool or enjoy a massage at the 16,000-square-foot Bellissimo Spa & Salon. Keep in mind that there is a daily $16 resort fee which includes Wi-Fi access.

The Alluvian Hotel in Greenwood, Mississippi, throws many amenities your way — a calming spa and the Viking Cooking School to name two. Recent guests rave about its sophisticated guest rooms and suites, which include oversized marble bathrooms, custom-designed furniture and art by Mississippi artists. What's more, this property features a 24-hour fitness center, a business center and a complimentary breakfast daily. Aside from its amenities, The Alluvian Hotel is also a good spot to bed down if you're in the midst of a Mississippi Delta tour. The city of Greenwood boasts a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail because it's where guitarist B.B. King performed his first live broadcast — in 1940 at the WGRM radio station on Howard Street. Plus, this town provided the backdrop for much of the blockbuster hit "The Help." Greenwood is about 260 miles from Biloxi.