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Opened in May 2007, The JamesMadison Inn is redefiningSouthern charm. Built in the clas-sic Greek revival style, inn’s exteri-or evokes images of the tradition-

al Old South, complete with soaring white columns anda tranquil landscape. The inn’s interior is warm and lux-urious, offering the very latest amenities and services.Local designer Bobbi Rushing created the cozy rooms tocompliment the inn’s elegant, yet laid back style. Visitorsmay find they never want to leave.

According to Everett Royal, owner of The JamesMadison Inn, the community park, currently under con-struction across the street, is the main reason he chose tobuild a hotel in the downtown area. With gazebos, aGreat Lawn and a restored house from the 1800s that willbe used by the local artists’ guild, the park will add to thealready-existing charm of this delightful Southern town.

“It (the park) was a dream, and we were one of thefirst people to donate to the park fund,” Royal said. “Ididn’t commit to build a hotel until we knew the parkwould be in place. Half of the rooms in the hotel face thepark. It will be a gathering place for the community.”

In addition to theirproximity to one another,the inn and the park willshare historical elementsthat will allow them to fitseamlessly together. Royalsaid both the columns usedto build the front of the innand what will be the“Parthenon-like” bandstandat the park were both takenfrom a house on a marsh onSt. Simon’s Island that hadbeen scheduled for demoli-tion.

With tranquil views ofthe park across the way, vis-itors will delight in the gen-

erously-sized and elegantly-appointed rooms of the inn.Rushing designed each space with custom-designed fur-niture and exquisite antique reproductions. Each of theguest rooms is named after one of the gorgeous antebel-lum homes in the Madison area and offers amenities suchas 600 thread-count sheets, built-in fireplaces, furnishedporches with ceiling fans, and free wireless Internet. Freshflowers and a library of books further accentuate each pri-vate sanctuary.

In addition to building an elegant inn for visitors toenjoy, Royal is dedicated to supporting the local art com-munity. Beautiful works by local artists adorn the walls atThe James Madison Inn, many of which depict thegrand, historic homes in the area.

Madison is a true haven for antique shoppers andart lovers alike. More and more, Royal said, historictowns, such as Madison, Savannah and Charleston, aredrawing visitors for more than a day or a single night. Asgas prices continue to go up, he said people are turningday trips into overnight destinations, not only for a week-end but for extended stays as well.

“It’s really hard to participate in what Madison is

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and the events going on here witha one or two night stay,” Royalsaid. “When people come toMadison they want to experiencethe history of Madison. Although(the inn) is new, it has absolutefeel of turn-of-the-century hotel.”

Whether you plan to stay asingle night or several days, theinn’s expert staff is available toassist with your every need. Fourluxurious packages are available tomake any stay memorable. The“Relax and Unwind Package”includes three days and two nightsin one of the inn’s Luxury KingRooms, while the “RomanticEscape Package” and the “LuxuryAnniversary Package” offer cou-ples such tender touches as com-plimentary champagne, choco-late-covered strawberries, bou-quets of flowers and private car-riage tours of the town ofMadison. Finally, the “HolidayTour of Homes Package,” whichcoincides with the Madison-Morgan County Chamber ofCommerce’s annual Holiday Tourof Homes, includes a one night

stay in a Luxury King Room,two tickets to a tour of yourchoice, and a special holidaygift bag.

Businesses and organi-zations can also take advan-tage of the inn’s beautiful set-ting and excellent servicethrough The James MadisonInn Conference Center.From wedding receptions tobusiness conferences andanything in between, TheJames Madison Inn has theperfect location for your nextimportant event. The JamesMadison Hall is the hotel’sGrand Salon, offering 2,400square feet of open space thatcan be altered for almost anyaffair. The smaller, more inti-

mate Daniel Morgan Room fitsthe needs of a business conferenceor private party exceptionally well.The James Madison InnConference Center is availableseven days a week.

At The James Madison Inn,visitors will find the best in bothtraditional and modern comforts.A beautiful addition to theMadison community, the hotel isboth luxurious and inviting.Room prices start at $225 pernight. Prices for the inn’s specialpackages vary from $300 to $745.Treat yourself or those you love toa visit at this elegant inn and redis-cover the true meaning ofSouthern charm.

The James Madison Inn islocated at 260 W. Washington

Street in historic Madison,Georgia. For more informa-

tion, please visit www.james-madisoninn.com or call

706.342.7040.