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heathmd Sep 18th, 2005 12:42 PM

Where to stay in Savannah
 
I will be ending a week long trip to Hilton Head with one night in Savannah. While on a similar trip last year, I stayed by the Savannah airport. This year I would like to stay in the historic district. Can anyone recommend a hotel or bed and breakfast in that area for about $150 a night? Is that even possible in Savannah? Thanks

cmcfong Sep 18th, 2005 12:50 PM

The Mulberry Inn is well run and lovely.

aileen679 Sep 18th, 2005 01:50 PM

You should have no problem getting a room at that rate unless you are coming during the Spring Blooming season and the St. Patrick's Day week. (yes, we celebrate before, after and during The Day. It's a big party!)

Check out this map:
http://www.savcvb.com/savannah/maps/downtown.shtml

this is a map of the Historic District. Bull Street is the center of it and the blocks are numbered from 1 on Bull street and go up both East and West. That is, # 204 East Bay would be in the second block East of Bull, #204 West Bay would be in the second block West of Bull. I hope this helps.

Go down any lists of hotels/motels on Fodors or other travel sites like TripAdvisor.com check out the addresses and locate them on the map. The Mulberry Inn is really a lovely place, but it is on the outer Eastern edge of the District. The entire district is about one mile in either direction.

Ike Sep 18th, 2005 01:51 PM

Higher than $150/night but best place in town to stay...........

http://www.gastonian.com/

Bubba2 Sep 18th, 2005 01:53 PM

Hampton Inn - outstanding location, staff, and amenities.

amandaamanda Sep 18th, 2005 05:20 PM

The President's Quarters


Cargillman Sep 18th, 2005 05:33 PM

I'll get ripped for this because it is a bit ugly, but the DeSoto Hilton is well-managed, well-located, and provides tastefully appointed rooms. From the outside, it is a big, plain building, but on the inside it is up there with any other Savannah accomodations.

bonniebroad Sep 18th, 2005 05:34 PM

My sister agrees with cmcfong, always stays at The Mulberry Inn. We have stayed at The Gastonian (wonderful, but I just won't spend that much money anymore with so many other good, less-expensive options) and The Hyatt on the river. Lately, we've stayed at a La Quinta and a Clarion, outside the Historic District because we have the dog with us. I am never disappointed in Hampton Inns ... that might be a very good bet! Have a great night in Savannah ... :-)

ufgator Sep 18th, 2005 06:21 PM

I third the Mulberry Inn. Also, I liked Planters Inn (except for the haunted part - I was scared :( ).

SusieQQ Sep 19th, 2005 01:42 AM

If you want a full-service hotel with room service in a great location I would stay at the DeSoto Hilton. I am not a fan of B& B's and so was very happy at the DeSoto.

aileen679 Sep 19th, 2005 03:27 AM

If you are planning on doing a walk around the Historic District, and your time is limited, the Mulberry may not be one of your best locations. It is a lovely place, but you will have a walk of several blocks to get to the central main "walk" with the squares. If you enjoy a good hike, this would be no problem.

If you are driving, then, it's a good location for a sight-seeing drive around town.

laurelee Sep 19th, 2005 04:41 AM

We stayed at the Hyatt because we were attending a coference, but I walked over to the Mulberry and I'm pretty sure I would choose that if I were to return.
I liked the area of the Mulberry better-cleaner, I thought, and not so touristy. It isn't a very long walk to the "main" areas if you like getting any kind of exercise at all. It's a very pleasant walk.

Jacqueline1212 Sep 19th, 2005 05:37 AM

I second the Hampton Inn Historic District. Great location, you can walk to everything, however, they do charge extra for parking. My DH will not stay in any B&B ever, so this worked very well for us.

tarasbrats Sep 30th, 2005 01:35 PM

Hamilton-Turner Inn has a business rate -- Sunday through Thursday for about $150. Lovely mansion on Lafayette Square in the historic district. Great gourmet personal chef, with complimentary breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, wine plus bedtime sweet. www.hamilton-turnerinn.com


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