Press

Word travels fast! Explore the latest press features and find out why Gulf Hills is making headlines.

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National Geographic

After 20 years, Amtrak’s Gulf Coast Train line is back-here’s what to expect

“Linking the Mardi Gras capital of New Orleans in Louisiana and the waterfront city of Mobile in Alabama, Amtrak’s Gulf Coast train is set to become one of the USA’s great rail routes once more when it relaunches in spring 2025.”

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The Advocate

Follow this itinerary for an art-filled weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

“Between the Elvis Suite, three luxurious waterfront suites, 52 rooms (some with bunk beds) and an old-school ballroom, Gulf Hills offers something to suit the needs of couples, families, solo travelers, business meetings and destination weddings. Jones says guests often describe it as “having a 'Dirty Dancing' resort vibe.”

Garden & Gun

What’s Happening in the South

“The Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort in Ocean Springs has been a secluded escape for the famous—and infamous—for nearly a hundred years.”

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“There was a teen, now a retiree, who’d hung out with a young Elvis, who loved staying in Villa 9 in the early 1950s. It’s stories like this that Condrey and the team used to reclaim what the property had.”

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Southern Living

12 Best things to do in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

“While a visit to the Sunset Lounge feels like traveling back in time, the luxe lobby and rooms in this relaxed resort are anything but dated.”

Elegant hotel corridor with wooden flooring, modern wall sconces, and hanging woven light fixtures. There are several chairs lining the walls, and at the end of the corridor, clear glass doors let in natural light. On the right side, a decorative sign reads, 'hello, darling you look incredible, now go grab a drink,' surrounded by candles, palm leaves, and decorative vases.

Architectural Digest

Discovering the secret coast

“Meticulously restoring historic properties like The Roost Boutique Hotel and revitalizing revered landmarks such as Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort, which was frequented by major players like Elvis, is what has always driven the Condreys. Their endeavors with like-minded partners infuse Ocean Springs with renewed vitality while paying homage to its storied past.”