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joyced100 Aug 17th, 2004 04:36 PM

time in savannah
 
Will be in savannah area for 1 week, all adults. Good place to stay? Is Darien convenient? Or Brunswick? If we stay outside town, will driving to sites nearby be easy? Thanks everyone!

Scarlett Aug 17th, 2004 04:43 PM

OK,joyce, is it going to be southern advice you want or Savannah? LOL kidding!
Unless you have a special reason for staying out of town, I would recommend a hotel in the Historic District. There are so many nice hotels and B&Bs..you will probably park your car and not get into it again until you leave. You can easily walk the whole area.
We stayed at the Hyatt on River St/Bay St. I would love to stay at the Westin across the river, where you take a water taxi to town. Gorgeous new hotel.
The Hilton looked good as do some of the B&Bs.
Do a text search on Savannah and read the threads already posted.
I will find my list of restaurants if you are interested. When are you going?

Gretchen Aug 18th, 2004 04:52 AM

A week in Savannah would be a lot. I'd go to Charleston for 3-4 days--a lot more to do and enjoy.

Blacktie Aug 18th, 2004 05:06 AM

Joyce, Gretchen's advice is sound - as lovely as Savannah is, those who have visted numerous times, know this wonderful town recognize, it has some limitations - small and quaint, and very interesting, with some decent restaurants, and the SCAD galleries and shows, and the historic area for walking. But 2-3 days will give you an excellent overview of the city, allowing you to consider G's suggestion of adding in Charleston. Given the historic nature of S, you might consider a good B&B in the Historic District. In any event, you'll enjoy Savannah, so have agood trip. (Restaurants: Elizabeth's and Sapphire Grill come to mind as very nice - resevrations necessary).

Craig Aug 18th, 2004 05:08 AM

If you have a week definitely split it between Savannah and Charlston. Do stay in town when you are in Savannah. We stayed at the Presidents Quarters and found it to be a good value and a good location - off street parking too!


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