We'll be driving to VA and PA and plan to stay a night in Savannah to help break up the trip so the boys have some of the day to run around. We're plan to arrive in mid afternoon. We haven't been to Savannah in about 10 years and will be traveling with our boys, ages 1 and 3, and our dog. I've been reading through the threads and other online reviews. I'm mostly concerned with safety and cleanliness in a hotel b/c of our family and our boys are at the age where they touch everything. I've been researching the following hotels, but if someone has another suggestion, I would appreciate the help. Are these in a safe area? I really haven't been able to find out that info after reading all the reviews. Also, will our car be safe? If we stay in the historic district, would you feel comfortable walking around that area? We won't be out late, of course, b/c we have little ones
1. Holiday Inn Pooler/Airport
2. Staybridge Suites Historic District
3. Olde Harbour Inn - this only had a king bed for us. Ones w/ more beds were on 2 floors, which is not great. We could make it work though
Also, I didn't mention what location I'd like to be in, but it will be for one night. I'm not sure how hard it is/how expensive to find a parking space in the historic district just to walk around and eat dinner. I've aleady called these hotels and asked for rates. Comparing the rates for the historic district and the Holiday Inn Pooler, it's about $50 difference with pet fee but not including tax.
We love Mrs. Wilkes but will not be there for lunch (which seems cruel to stay in the city and not eat there). Are there are restaurants with food like Mrs. Wilkes? We love Southern food and seafood, esp. shrimp and grits, but don't get to eat it here. It has to be child friendly too. My boys are generally well-behaved in restaurants but they're still kids. I read on here that the Pirates House is good for kids. I think we ate there, but it was so long ago. Thank you for any help.
Help with Kid and Dog Friendly Hotel and Restaurant in Savannah
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Look at the Hampton Inns in the city center. They get good to excellent reviews. The convenience will outweigh the money, and the boys will love running around the squares. It is perfectly safe any time a family is likely to be on the street, certainly much safer than driving on I-95.
But.
At the risk of setting off an explosion, unless your dog stays in a crate while in the room, there is a huge disconnect between your desire for cleanliness for your boys (good) and the disgusting things dogs do in hotel rooms (shedding for a start and take it from there). As a courtesy to other guests, consider keeping the dog in a crate.
Yes, I have owned several dogs, all loved, all lamented when they passed on, but we didn't take them traveling with us. They went to Doggy Camp, or, more usually, we hired someone to stay with them in our home. It is amazing how many young working women will dog or catsit for a nominal or no fee just to get away from their roommates or parents.
Consider Jekyll Island. The Hampton Inn accepts crated dogs. There is plenty to do and see. It opened last year.
I've never stayed at the hotels that you mentioned. Pooler is way out though.