Fodor's Expert Review Hamilton-Turner Inn

330 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA Fodor's Choice

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.

PROS

  • Wonderfully furnished rooms
  • Breakfast is a treat, with baked items such as scones and hot entrées like perfect eggs Benedict
  • Long and interesting history

CONS

  • Sedate atmosphere won't appeal to everyone
  • No guest elevator (except for accessible Room 201)
  • Street parking only

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 912-233–1833

HOTEL DETAILS

18 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Free Breakfast