Hermitage Hotel

By far the city’s choicest digs—favored by country music stars since 1910—with a stained-glass ceiling, marble columns, and gilded plasterwork. The 122-room property— whose famous guests have included Greta Garbo and Al Capone—celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010 with musical performances, art retrospectives, and a fresh look, after a $17 million overhaul. On this historic
homestead, chef Tyler Brown of Capitol Grille plants an heirloom
vegetable patch, tends beehives and raises a small herd of heritage
breed cattle. By special arrangement, hotel guests can also volunteer
to toil the soil before dining on Brown’s seasonal menu.