Savannah, GA Overview
Just two hours south of Charleston, Savannah seems years apart from its neighbor to the north in their leap into the 21st century. While Charleston has charged into the new millennium, Savannah seems content to walk there, at its own pace. A stroll down its main street reveals store signs that haven’t changed in 50... read more.
Where To Stay
Andaz Savannah
OVERVIEW We became fans of the Andaz luxury boutique brand of Hyatt when we stayed in one in Napa and loved it. They are very well done with service and amenities seen more often in hotels a class or two higher. Best of all they are very reasonably priced. Here we were greeted with a...…
View Property DetailsBallastone Inn
Features:
Bar, Fireplace Rooms
Bar, Fireplace Rooms
Recognition:
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEWThe wonderfully restored 1838 Ballastone Inn is the choice of accommodations for virtually every visiting celebrity; Paul Newman and JoAnne Woodward, Kevin Spacey, Matt Damon and more. The Inn’s walls are filled with accolades from its noted visitors and from the travel press. This is truly a very special place to stay when in Savannah....…
View Property DetailsHamilton Turner Inn
Features:
Fireplace Rooms, Pet Friendly
Fireplace Rooms, Pet Friendly
Recognition:
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW The circa 1873 Hamilton-Turner Inn is a charming Victorian mansion located on the beautiful Lafayette Square. Surrounded by lush greenery and gardens, the Inn has some great architectural features like 13 foot ceilings, 12 foot. windows, delightful balconies and some rooms with private entrances. There are 18 individually decorated rooms and suites furnished with...…
View Property DetailsMansion on Forsyth
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Restaurant, Spa
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Restaurant, Spa
Recognition:
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW Opulent, over the top, hip and trendy are all apt descriptions of the Mansion of Forsyth. Built in a magnificently renovated 1888 Victorian mansion, the 126 room MFP is located right on beautiful Forsyth Park in the heart of Savannah. Throughout the hotel, the hallways (with red ceilings and curtains) are filled with...…
View Property DetailsMarshall House
Features:
Bar, Fitness Room, Restaurant
Bar, Fitness Room, Restaurant
OVERVIEW The unique 65 room Marshall House, right in the middle of the downtown area is the choice for a full service hotel. Originally built in 1851, it went through a $12 million renovation in the late 90’s which upgraded all of the facilities, but retained its old southern character. Today the room doors, 12...…
View Property DetailsWhere To Eat
45 Bistro
45 Bistro was originally built in 1852 and completely renovated in 1992. The restaurant lies in the heart of town adjacent to the Marshall Hotel and is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The lively bar is the place to be for Happy Hour and a good start to your evening. Fun bartenders and…
View Restaurant Details >Elizabeth on 37th
Housed in a dramatic turn of the century Greek Revival mansion, Elizabeth on 37th, is the brainchild of Chef Elizabeth Terry with a focus on regional cooking using traditional recipes and making use of local seafood and produce. Decorated with antiques and historic (dark) colors, the dining rooms have fireplaces and are festooned with fresh…
View Restaurant Details >Garabaldi’s Cafe
It would be hard to find a more intimate and romantic restaurant than Garibaldi's Cafe, located in the heart of the historic district in an 1871 firehouse. Dark woods, curved leather banquettes, a tin ceiling, marble columns, fresh flowers and perfectly set tables set the stage for a memorable dining experience. A diverse menu with…
View Restaurant Details >Green Truck Pub
We came upon the wonderful Green Truck Pub on our last visit to Savannah because everyone was talking about it. We kept hearing, "Have you been to Green Truck yet?" Too many people open restaurants with no real vision as to what they want to be or how they will differentiate from others. Not so,…
View Restaurant Details >The Grey
Owners Johno Morisano and Chef Mashama Bailey joined together to transform a 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal that had fallen into disrepair into The Grey, the hottest restaurant in Savannah. The designers modernized the property but kept the elements of the historical building that serve as the foundation for its charm. They describe their…
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