Consistently rated among the South's top bed-and-breakfast inns, the Shellmont provides a homey alternative to the sprawling hotels of Midtown. Since 1983, innkeepers Debbie and Ed McCord have played warm host at this charming Victorian home, which dates to the late 19th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rooms in the main house are intimate and lavishly furnished with period pieces and many antiques, while an additional suite in the carriage house is available for larger groups or those who like their privacy.
• Hotel Services: television, parking, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms