23 Best Hotels in Savannah, Georgia

The interiors at the Andaz make quite a statement: the exposed-brick walls in the spacious lobby are offset by cozy, nested seating areas. Rooms have fine linens, complimentary minibar snacks and nonalcoholic beverages, and complimentary Wi-Fi, and the restaurant serves farm-to-table breakfast and dinner, while the bar has classic cocktails and contemporary offerings.

Elegance meets comfort at this bed-and-breakfast, applauded for warm and inviting touches like soft music, cozy lighting, and crackling fires in period fireplaces. Built by a former sea captain for his new wife in 1886, this Italianate home sits within a block of Forsyth Park and the current innkeeper's style shines through with the well-chosen gilt mirrors, antique pieces, fresh flowers, and the communal dining table, set beautifully for a breakfast that wins rave reviews. Most rooms have balconies and private access to the garden oasis with its koi pond and soothing fountain.

A part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, this establishment is perched over River Street and offers expansive views of the Savannah River. The well-appointed hotel is resplendent with coastal-theme decor and historical details, like the hints of exposed brick in the lobby and a few of the rooms and the original wood floors said to date back several centuries. For business travelers, the Cotton Sail offers the only rooftop meeting space in the city.

Afternoon wine, cheese, and appetizers and luscious evening desserts and sherry are served in the atmospheric main parlor of this fine town house built by Eliza Thompson's loving husband, Joseph, for their family in 1847. This gracious Federal-style home was transformed into a B&B by the first "new" owners in 1977; a boatload of furnishings and portraits in gold-leaf frames were shipped over from England to outfit the well-appointed rooms. The R. Bruce room, with its draped ceiling and original hardwood floors, is considered the most elegant. A full breakfast is taken in the tranquil brick courtyard with its soothing fountains. Adjacent is a New Orleans–esque carriage house with 13 moderately priced rooms. It's worth noting that this inn is rumored to be haunted, and several travelers have had spine-tingling experiences here.

In the center of the Historic District, this elegant inn is made up of two town houses built 50 years apart. Expect stunning architecture and beautifully appointed accommodations: all have fireplaces and reproduction antique furnishings, some have whirlpool tubs and balconies. Ask for a room overlooking Chippewa Square, where Forrest Gump sat on a park bench giving a dissertation about a box of chocolates. There's also a carriage house to the rear of the property with less expensive rooms. Afternoons are marked by a charming high tea service.

Done up in a sunny shade of yellow, this wood-frame Queen Anne home dating from 1893 is surrounded by an appealing courtyard and gardens. Indoors, the parlor has parquet floors and is furnished with some proper Queen Anne pieces, but much is simply old. The parlor fireplace is a focal point, and it is fun to open the tall windows and step onto the veranda; many guests take their breakfast here among the rockers and ferns. All rooms are exceptionally large, but the best are No. 7 (with its black floral fabrics and fireplace), No. 5, and No. 9. Children and pets are allowed only in the cottage out back, which is not as well furnished as the main house.

This gingerbread inn built in 1897 is a pleasing little discovery with its spacious, high-ceilinged and elegantly furnished cottage-style rooms inspired by Savannah's British Colonial heritage. All rooms have fireplaces, and a couple even have working fireplaces in the bathrooms. Hot breakfasts are generous and served with style, and in the evening you'll be treated to wine and hors d'oeuvres, plus daily homemade desserts.

With bathrooms the size of New York City apartments, this French Empire mansion is celebrated, if not in song, certainly in story, and definitely has a "wow" effect, especially the rooms that front Lafayette Square. It was built ostentatiously in 1873 by Samuel Hamilton, Savannah's then-mayor (who made money as a blockade runner during the Civil War) and then rescued from further ignominy in 1997 by a wealthy Savannah couple, who did the initial restoration; current owners Gay and Jim Dunlop completed a massive restoration that returned the home's former glory. The afternoon reception features quality wine and both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.

A study in modernity amid the history of River and Bay streets, the seven-story Hyatt Regency Savannah has marble floors, glass elevators, and a towering atrium. It's closer to the waterfront than any hotel in town, and many rooms have balconies that overlook the Savannah River. The decor, including large leather club chairs, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and flat-screen TVs, is crisp and contemporary and was renovated in 2017. Art adorning the lobby is local and available for sale. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Moss + Oak Oven, which features outdoor seating with river views and a menu of upscale Southern favorites. For the guest in a hurry, M+O Market offers fresh grab-and-go items and Starbucks coffee.

Known for its remarkably friendly and attentive staff, this 1890s-era house, handsomely appointed in Victorian splendor, was originally the family manse of William Kehoe, a prominent Savannah businessman whose Kehoe Iron Works are now an event venue near the Eastern Wharf. On the main floor, a double parlor has two fireplaces and sweeps the eye upward with its 14-foot ceilings, creating an elegant setting for a made-to-order Southern breakfast; later in the day you'll be treated to afternoon tea and desserts and an evening wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. Don't miss the courtyard garden and the music room with a baby grand piano. Guest rooms in this charmer have a decidedly Victorian feel, with a mix of antiques and gilt mirrors, and the location on Columbia Square puts it on the quieter side of town, though tour trolleys will pass reguarly.

Presiding over the eastern edge of Forsyth Park, this Marriott Autograph Collection property has dramatic design, opulent interiors with a contemporary edge, and a magnificently diverse collection of some 400 pieces of American and European art, all of which create a one-of-a-kind experience—sophisticated, chic, and artsy only begin to describe it. The newer wings blend perfectly with its historic surroundings and the original, 18,000-square-foot Victorian-Romanesque, redbrick and terra-cotta mansion. Every turn delivers something unexpected—the antique hat collection; the pool with its creative water wall, and a canopied patio that looks like it's out of the Arabian Nights; a Nordic-looking full-service spa; back-lighted onyx panels and 100-year-old Italian Corona–marble pillars. The 700 Drayton Restaurant offers contemporary fine dining and professional, attentive service. Upstairs, Casimir's Lounge features live piano and jazz with views of the park.

Dating from 1892, this pet-friendly riverfront lodging tries hard to please even if it doesn't always hit the heights; nevertheless, it's a good option for those who want to be near the action of River Street. The two-bedroom loft suites are a definite thumbs-up. Bathrooms and kitchenettes are from the 1980s, but have been spiffed up. The decor is big on florals and patterns, with reproduction four-poster beds that give the place a homey feel. Meet other guests at the nightly wine-and-cheese reception.

A Savannah landmark, the Planters Inn makes sure its guests mix and mingle—the evening wine-and-cheese reception is a house party where the concierge introduces fellow guests, a good cross-section of leisure and business travelers, many of whom are repeats. Built in 1812, the hotel's lobby retains the regal tone of a bygone golden age, with classical music adding to the ambience, and guest rooms are decorated with fine fabrics and Baker furnishings (a 1920s design named for the Dutch immigrant cabinetmaker); the best rooms overlook Reynolds Square and some have working fireplaces. Continental breakfast is delivered to your room. Guests are asked (with a wink) not to disturb the friendly ghost who reputedly inhabits the hotel.

Housed in a five-story converted warehouse, this 1817 lodging has a harbor-from-yesteryear theme, with nautical murals and model schooners. Guest rooms are filled with antiques and reproductions from the era of King Cotton, and French-style balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook both River Street and Bay Street; many rooms face the river. The elevator of this wheelchair-accessible building takes you directly down to the buzz of the waterfront. No breakfast is included, but there are several on-site eateries.

One of the city's few high-rise hotels—and the major anchor of the east end of the River Street area—the Savannah Marriott Riverfront delivers the professional management demanded by business travelers while offering some of the resort amenities that vacationers crave. Constructed for Olympic athletes competing in the rowing events on the river in the 1996 Summer Olympics, this property with its high atrium offers sweeping views of the river.

Located in a historic building, the Staybridge Suites has a perfect downtown location. Rates include free Wi-Fi, same-day dry cleaning, a well-equipped gym, continental breakfast, and a social evening receptions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with free wine, beer, and appetizers. The suites may be slightly smaller than one may expect from new builds, but the convenience can't be beat.

A stay in this funky motor lodge will transport you back to the 1960s with hot popcorn awaiting your arrival, white leather chairs in the rooms, and Moon Pies on your pillow with the complimentary turndown, but it offers all the modern amenities of standard brand hotels—flat-screen TVs, fridges, coffeepots—at a highly competitive rate for this part of town. It's in the heart of all the action, only minutes away from the Savannah Visitors Center, the Savannah Children's Museum, and Tricentennial Park and Battlefield. Complimentary coffee, juice, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available in the lobby, and private-label toiletries are appreciated. There's a $50 fee per pet.

Within its own fiefdom, this high-rise property with more resort amenities than any other property in the area—including tennis courts, a full-service spa, and a golf course—presides over Hutchinson Island, five minutes by water taxi from River Street and just a short drive over the Talmadge Bridge. The adjacent Savannah Convention Center is what keeps the hotel at high-occupancy levels almost year-round, because many meeting attendees stay here; vacationers predominate on the weekends. The Savannah Harbor Golf Course is open to the public and is the best bet for golfers staying in the Historic District. Ferries depart every 15 or 20 minutes, with the last one heading for the island at midnight.