Lodging in Savannah GA
Aug 1st, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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I like the post above! 
gt; The Westin is beautiful, but be aware it is across the river from the Savannah waterfront. You can access it by their water taxi or by car (probably 5 minutes by water taxi and longer by car, as you can't get off the bridge right in the historic district, but at the southern edge and have to drive back into the historic district again). Hyatt in on the river in the historic district, as is a Marriot at the other end of Bay St from Hyatt. I would take the Hyatt over Marriott...disclaimer, my husband ran the Hyatt, but I believe I can give an unbiased answer despite. Hyatt is a nicer hotel than the Marriott IMHO, but the Westin the nicest of the 3 providing you don't mind its location.
These 3 have great river views, but are more expensive. There's another tier of Days Inn and the like also available, but not as nice, nor with the river views.
There are scores of B&B's and if you prefer them, you will be in the historic district, though not on the river. My top 3 are the Gastonian, Foley House, and Ballastone. Of those the Gastonian is the most elegant (and expensive), but Foley House has the best location.
Beaufort also has quite a few B&B's. We stayed in one that was used in the filming of Prince of Tides--it was beautiful but I understand it has changed hands so no telling now what it's like. Rhett House was one of the more popular B&Bs and I assume it is still good. October should be beautiful, with some of the heat and humidity gone.
gt; The Westin is beautiful, but be aware it is across the river from the Savannah waterfront. You can access it by their water taxi or by car (probably 5 minutes by water taxi and longer by car, as you can't get off the bridge right in the historic district, but at the southern edge and have to drive back into the historic district again). Hyatt in on the river in the historic district, as is a Marriot at the other end of Bay St from Hyatt. I would take the Hyatt over Marriott...disclaimer, my husband ran the Hyatt, but I believe I can give an unbiased answer despite. Hyatt is a nicer hotel than the Marriott IMHO, but the Westin the nicest of the 3 providing you don't mind its location.These 3 have great river views, but are more expensive. There's another tier of Days Inn and the like also available, but not as nice, nor with the river views.
There are scores of B&B's and if you prefer them, you will be in the historic district, though not on the river. My top 3 are the Gastonian, Foley House, and Ballastone. Of those the Gastonian is the most elegant (and expensive), but Foley House has the best location.
Beaufort also has quite a few B&B's. We stayed in one that was used in the filming of Prince of Tides--it was beautiful but I understand it has changed hands so no telling now what it's like. Rhett House was one of the more popular B&Bs and I assume it is still good. October should be beautiful, with some of the heat and humidity gone.
Aug 13th, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Yes, the Westin is across the river, but offers you a complimentary river taxi to river street. It is beautiful, much more so than the date Hyatt. It is also the only place I can think of in Savannah where you actually get to view River Street and shops that line it. The Westin is a resort and spa and by far the best "chain hotel" to stay in.
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