The Best Hotels in Savannah, Georgia
![Olde Harbour Inn offers unforgettable views over the Savannah River](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/olde-harbour-inn-header-e1614706463294.webp)
Nicknamed the Hostess City, Savannah, Georgia, is home to hotel owners who know a thing or two about Southern charm. And this warm welcome is complemented by picture-worthy antebellum buildings, moss-draped oak trees and a selection of pretty squares (including Chippewa Square, where the Forrest Gump bench scene was filmed). But behind the charm lies a spooky secret – this is supposedly the most haunted city in the US. The hotel scene here reflects the best of both worlds – picturesque and paranormal – so why not book your next stay at one of the best hotels in Savannah right here with Culture Trip.
1. Andaz Savannah
Hotel
![The pool area on a roof terrace at the Andaz Savannah.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/andaz-savannah.webp)
2. Amethyst Garden Inn
Inn, Bed and Breakfast
![The Amethyst colored exterior of the Queen Anne style Amethyst Garden Inn surrounded by trees.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/amethyst-garden-inn.webp)
Family home, boarding house, B&B: Amethyst Garden has shown a chameleon-like ability for change since it was built for $10,000 in 1888. In 2015, current owner John Ranivand snapped up the best bed and breakfast in Savannah before modernizing it – sprinkling it with period paintings and antique furnishings. You’ll stay in one of 11 stately suites, in which chandeliers illuminate original mosaic fireplaces and princess-worthy beds.
3. Azalea Inn and Villas
Independent Hotel
![Seating area arranged around a small firepit under a large parasol next to a pool.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/azalea-inn-and-villas.webp)
Even in a city known for warm welcomes, Azalea Inn stands out for its brand of Southern hospitality. Perhaps it’s the charming breakfast (fresh fruits and bread taken in the dining room) or maybe it’s the evening socials (gourmet bites, fine wines and a natter with fellow guests.) Whatever it is, you’ll feel at home in the individually styled rooms – with names such as Sweet Olive and Magnolia Place – which come with luxury linens, period furniture and snug bathrobes to create the type of place traditionalists would adore.
4. Kimpton Brice Hotel
Hotel
![Modern art hangs in front of contemporary seating areas in the lounge of the Kimpton Brice Hotel, Savannah.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/kimpton-brice-hotel.webp)
In historic Savannah, The Brice is a pocket of modernity; all clean lines, statement flourishes and designer furniture. At this luxury hotel in Savannah there’s an outdoor pool with Bali beds, a shrubbery-lined secret garden and a modern Italian restaurant and bar where you can dine on cicchetti, Italy’s answer to tapas. There’s also a mini gym, but you’re much better off taking one of the free-to-hire bikes to whizz around town visiting the Savannah landmarks.
5. Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel
![Flowers and foliage are arranged on a console table behind a white upholstered seating area in a large lounge at the Perry Lane Hotel.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/perry-lane-hotel-a-luxury-collection-hotel.webp)
Sitting somewhere between boutique hotel and museum of modern art, Perry Lane is a super stylish place to stay in Savannah, where you’ll feel welcome from the get-go. A catalogue of (often extraordinary) pieces from local artists are scattered throughout; you’ll even find original artwork in your room. That dedication to the aesthetic flows through to the chessboard rooftop pool area, which has a swanky bar and city panoramas. You can also book exclusive experiences, including private architectural tours around the city and tours of the Byrd Cookie Company, which churns out 3 million cookies a day.
6. Printmaker's Inn
Independent Hotel
![A four poster bed in front of a fireplace in a traditional hotel room at the Printmakers Inn.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/printmakers-inn.webp)
Victorian elegance is the running theme at the Printmaker’s Inn, an Italianate mansion built in 1884. It was named for the first owning family, who were the leading printers in Savannah, but the most famous former owner is singer Nat King Cole. This boutique hotel in Savannah now has four grand suites with original furnishings and regal four-poster beds. You can walk to Forsyth Park in two minutes, or stay where you are and sip coffee in the charming backyard.
7. Eliza Thompson House, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection
Inn, Guesthouse
![A canopied four-poster bed with steps to help guests into bed commands the space in this hotel room with two wingback armchairs.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eliza-thompson-house-historic-inns-of-savannah-collection.webp)
A creak here, a groan there; not out of the ordinary for a building built in 1847. But when you hear that a ghostly Confederate soldier was spotted in an upstairs window and a small girl seen wandering the hallways, well, your mind may begin to wander. If you’ve got the nerve to stick around, this historic inn has 12 rooms in the Main House and 13 more in the Carriage House – the latter of which overlooks a paved garden courtyard with moss-covered trees. Your stay comes with a complimentary breakfast (southern grits, bacon, eggs and locally roasted coffee), plus there’s an evening reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine.
8. The Drayton Hotel
Hotel
![Plants fill a bookcase and trim the perimeter of the large lounge area at The Drayton Hotel.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-drayton-hotel.webp)
The best sunsets might well be found at this top hotel in Savannah, The Drayton, where the end of the day calls for rooftop cocktails with views over the Savannah River and gold-domed City Hall. Afterwards, head to in-house restaurant Saint Neo’s Brasserie for seafood and a raw bar, or the speakeasy-style cocktail lounge for more drinks. Return to an understated room with reclaimed wood floors, luxury toiletries and views over the Historic Quarter, City Hall or the columned Chamber Building.
9. The DuLinn on York
Guesthouse
![Two wite, wingback sofas face each other next to a fireplace in a large, bright room adjacent to a dining room with chandelier and table and chairs at The DuLinn on York.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-dulinn-on-york.webp)
Occupying an unfussy red brick on West York Street, this restored mansion is right in the middle of the action. You can reach the chic boutiques and restaurants of West Broughton Street with a five-minute walk, while the Savannah River waterfront is a 10-minute stroll. Back at the mansion, there are seven bedrooms waiting; four in the main house and three at garden level.
10. The Galloway House Inn
Independent Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
![Plants fill a seating area in a conservatory-style room at The Galloway House Inn.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-galloway-house-inn.webp)
For a private stay in Savannah, Galloway House Inn has four apartment-like suites, each taking up an entire floor. Riffing off the Victorian provenance of the mansion, rooms are decorated in a classical style; think four-posters, gold-framed portraits and period furnishings, although The Turner Loft Suite has a more contemporary look. Ghostly rumors abound at this Savannah hotel, but you may be comforted by the owners’ two Great Danes. All you need is a nosy gang of friends and your very own Mystery Machine to get to the bottom of the sightings.
11. The DeSoto
Hotel
![A seating area arranged in the light and spacious lobby of The DeSoto.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-desoto.webp)
12. The Presidents' Quarters Inn
Inn
![A canopied four-poster bed and sofa in a suite at The Presidents Quarters Inn.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-presidents-quarters-inn.webp)
With 16 guest rooms each named after a former president, you’d expect a stately stay here. Thankfully, Presidents’ Quarters delivers with aplomb, with four-poster beds, antique furniture and period furnishings. Days start with a gourmet breakfast of freshly baked bread and a rotating selection of hot dishes. And in the afternoon, you can sip tea or a light cocktail, paired with a Southern appetizer, as you mingle with other guests. The garden courtyard is a lovely spot to recline at any time of the day.
13. The Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Hotel
![River views are seen through the glass walled interior of the lobby at The Marriott Savannah Riverfront wit its glass ceiling hanging above.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-marriott-savannah-riverfront.webp)
14. SpringHill Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District
Hotel
![A lounge seating area and dining tables and chairs arranged in the restaurant area at the Springhill Suites Savannah Downtown:Historic District.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/springhill-suites-savannah-downtownhistoric-district.webp)
15. East Bay Inn
Inn, Hotel
![The red-brick exterior with blue-shuttered windows of the East Bay Inn, Savannah.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/east-bay-inn.webp)
16. Olde Harbour Inn
Hotel
![The lounge area of a hotel suite at the Olde Harbour Inn.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/olde-harbour-inn.webp)
17. Planters Inn Savannah
Hotel
![A four-poster bed in a hotel room at the Planters Inn Savannah](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/planters-inn-savannah.webp)
18. Mansion on Forsyth Park, Autograph Collection
Hotel
![The luxurious dining room with orange-hued chandelier at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, Autograph Collection, Savannah](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mansion-on-forsyth-park-autograph-collection.webp)
19. Embassy Suites Savannah Airport
Hotel
![The triple-height lobby with contemporary fountain feature at the Embassy Suites Savannah Airport](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/embassy-suites-savannah-airport.webp)
Sam Murray contributed additional reporting to this article.