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The purpose of your visit will go a long way toward determining where you should bed down for the night in Jackson. The nice thing about a city the size of Jackson is that no matter where you decide to stay, you are never very far from everything.
Downtown
Although most of Jackson's government and business deals are centered here, the downtown district boasts surprisingly few hotels. By far, the cream of the crop is the Crowne Plaza, a towering megalith that casts a long shadow over the Mississippi Governor's Mansion and most of downtown Jackson. This first-rate hotel plays host to many of the capital's most elegant black-tie affairs and maintains a popular restaurant with a view of its sprawling lobby. For a bit more tradition, head one block south to the stately Edison Walthall Hotel, a civic icon and a throwback to the days of true hotel opulence. While some of this grande dame's luster has faded over the years, she is still Jackson's consistent choice for impressing clients over a power lunch; the eighth-floor ballrooms are booked months in advance.
A step down in price and pomp will land you at one of the downtown area's several moderately priced hotels, exemplified by the Cabot Lodge just off the campus of Millsaps College.
Fairgrounds
Far less extravagant, but also less expensive, are the options to be found just east of downtown Jackson in the neighborhood surrounding the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. This location is ideal, of course, if you're in town for the State Fair or any of the year-round events scheduled at this sprawling complex. It is also a good choice for folks attending sporting events or concerts at the Mississippi Coliseum; for downtown visitors who stress economy over location; and as a convenient headquarters for long days of casual browsing at the area's numerous curiosity shops and the Antique Mall of the South.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is a reliable, low-frills option that keeps costs down. Across the road, the nicest of Jackson's several Days Inn locations sits side-by-side with the ultra-affordable Red Roof Inn.
North
A similar gaggle of known names has congregated in the area around Northpark Mall, just a few miles north of Jackson in suburban Ridgeland. These lodgings line Interstate 55 and the surrounding sides streets, granting easier access to such area attractions as the Tougaloo College. Don't seek shelter in this area if you want to stroll through the historic parts of Jackson, however, as you will need a car to get you downtown (or anywhere else, for that matter).
Dominating the low skyline of suburbia is the towering Jackson Hilton and Convention Center, located just off I-55 on Ridgeland's main thoroughfare. Large and refined, this facility entertains its guests in the lobby bar and restaurant. A second restaurant on a higher floor offers views of the city in the near distance. For larger rooms and more conveniences, check out the Courtyard by Marriott.
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