Savannah
Holiday Ideas
Dating from 1733, this historic city epitomises the South. Its historic district is filled with beautiful, cobblestone squares and parks, oak trees covered with Spanish moss and stunning antebellum architecture. The city is filled with boutique shopping and galleries including Savannah's African Art Museum, world-class restaurants serving traditional Southern dishes such as Shrimp ‘n’ Grits, and sophisticated nightlife. Take a carriage tour or a walking tour to really soak up the atmosphere and get an insight into the city’s history, or an evening ghost tour … if you dare!
Suggested Itineraries
Recommended Stays
Comfort Suites Historic DistrictModerateFrom £133 per room per night
This Comfort Suites hotel is located within walking distance of River Street and the Savannah City Market, as well as a selection of restaurants and shops.
The rooms are all suites and have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and hairdryer. The hotel has a fitness centre, indoor heated pool and hot tub. Continental breakfast is included in the rate. Children under 12 years stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.
Doubletree Hotel Historic SavannahModerateFrom £144 per room per night
This elegant downtown hotel is located in the heart of historic Savannah, between the iconic River Street and City Market, as well as close to great shopping and dining.
Each room in the hotel includes a mini fridge and in-room safe. The rooms are all stylishly furnished and each have a flat screen television, coffee maker, mini fridge, in-room safe and air conditioning. Onsite, the hotel also offers a fitness room, pool and restaurant.
Marshall HouseModerateFrom £112 per room per night
The Marshall House is located in the historic district, within walking distance of all of the city’s famous squares, historic homes and nightlife.
This hotel is an award winning property with 68 rooms all offering modern amenities with historic character. Rates include continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese (Sunday-Thursday nights). The hotel has an acclaimed restaurant and bar, 45 Bistro.
River Street InnModerateFrom £177 per room per night
The River Street Inn is located in a building that was a pre-Civil War cotton warehouse and overlooking the Savannah River.
The property has two restaurants, a bar, laundry, gift shop and whirlpool. The rooms are beautifully furnished with cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Many have hardwood floors and some have four poster beds. Children under 12 years stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.
Bohemian HotelFirst ClassFrom £279 per room per night
Overlooking the Savannah River, the Bohemian Hotel is in a great location to enjoy Savannah’s historic district as well as the unique shops and galleries of the River Street area.
The hotel boasts a popular rooftop bar, with great views of the river as well as a restaurant serving American cuisine with a Southern flair. The 75 rooms offer bathrobes and slippers, in-room safes and custom artwork.
Perry Lane HotelDeluxeFrom £225 per room per night
Set in the Savannah Historic District, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Telfair Museums and a 15-minute walk from Forsyth Park.
The art-filled, vintage-chic rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars; upgraded rooms add sofabeds. Suites feature separate living/dining rooms. Room service is available 24/7. Hotel amenities include a contemporary restaurant/deli, a hip bar, and a rooftop pool and bar, as well as a fitness room and elegant guest lounges. Cookery and art classes, architecture tours, and lectures are also offered, as is an area shuttle.
Hotel BardoDeluxeFrom £350 per room per night
Tucked within a historic building on Forsyth Park and offering the ultimate in Southern hospitality and luxury, the Hotel Bardo is a unique property combining modern amenities in a historic setting.
The rooms feature a mini-bar, safe, tea/coffee maker, unique art work and wireless internet access. The hotel also offers a restaurant, lounge, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool and spa
