39 Best Hotels in Savannah, Georgia

Housed in a five-story converted warehouse, this 1817 lodging has a harbor-from-yesteryear theme, with nautical murals and model schooners. Guest rooms are filled with antiques and reproductions from the era of King Cotton, and French-style balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook both River Street and Bay Street; many rooms face the river. The elevator of this wheelchair-accessible building takes you directly down to the buzz of the waterfront. No breakfast is included, but there are several on-site eateries.

One of the city's few high-rise hotels—and the major anchor of the east end of the River Street area—the Savannah Marriott Riverfront delivers the professional management demanded by business travelers while offering some of the resort amenities that vacationers crave. Constructed for Olympic athletes competing in the rowing events on the river in the 1996 Summer Olympics, this property with its high atrium offers sweeping views of the river.

Holding its own beside any of the city's boutique hotels, the SpringHill Suites has a lobby that's a study in sleek, contemporary design, with earthy wood elements contrasting with pops of color and ultramodern light fixtures. The suites are minimalist in style but smartly appointed. A 24-hour market is well stocked with snacks and beverages, and Toasted Barrel offers elevated grilled cheese sandwiches and a wide range of bourbons. An outdoor pool and hot tub with cozy, chic lounge chairs will help you wind down at the end of the day.

Located in a historic building, the Staybridge Suites has a perfect downtown location, with rates that include free Wi-Fi, same-day dry cleaning, a well-equipped gym, continental breakfast, and a social evening receptions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with free wine, beer, and appetizers. The suites may be slightly smaller than one may expect from new builds, but the convenience can't be beat.

A stay in this funky motor lodge will transport you back to the 1960s with hot popcorn awaiting your arrival, white leather chairs in the rooms, and Moon Pies on your pillow with the complimentary turndown, but it offers all the modern amenities of standard brand hotels—flat-screen TVs, fridges, coffeepots—at a highly competitive rate for this part of town. It's in the heart of all the action, only minutes away from the Savannah Visitors Center, the Savannah Children's Museum, and Tricentennial Park and Battlefield. Complimentary coffee, juice, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available in the lobby, and private-label toiletries are appreciated. There's a $50 fee per pet.

If renting a five-star beach house, a pastel island cottage, or a waterfront condo in a complex with a pool and tennis courts is your coastal-Georgia dream stay, check out Tybee Vacation Rentals. This family-owned business has grown because the managers are so friendly and accommodating, and, given that they now represent more than 250 properties, they are the one-stop shop for booking a vacation rental on Tybee Island. Most properties require a two-night minimum; some are pet-friendly.

Step back into the Victorian era at this sumptuous inn on the National Register of Historic Places, which features fine antiques and reproductions, luxurious scented linens and down blankets on canopied beds; and a collection of original framed prints from Harper's scattered throughout. Ground-floor rooms are smaller but cozy, with exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings, and, in some cases, windows at eye level with the lush courtyard. Most rooms in the inn, which occupies an 1838 mansion that once served as a bordello, have working gas fireplaces, and three have whirlpool tubs. The aroma of fresh flowers permeates the air. Afternoon tea is served on fine china, the evening social hour features hors d'oeuvres, and a full Victorian bar stocks boutique wines. In-room massage treatments can be arranged.

Once a series of cotton warehouses and factory offices that were built in 1852, this charming, pet-friendly inn has a handsome brick exterior, hunter-green shutters and awnings, and soaring 12- to 18-foot ceilings adorned with intricate crown molding. The interior design is tasteful and professionally done with details—notably the lavish drapes, done in a French toile pattern that looks remarkable against the shellacked brick—that put it a step above what you see in similarly priced properties, and the inviting guest rooms have one or two queen beds, a couch, and two comfy chairs. The Inn's restaurant, Tandem Coffee & Spirits, serves continental-style breakfast with signature coffee and espresso.

Located directly across the street from Factors Walk, this former cotton warehouse has antique heart-pine floors that extend the length of the lobby. A long expanse of glass overlooks Bay Street, and a vintage bar add some character. Everything is just as contemporary as the interiors you'd find in some of the newer surrounding properties. The rooftop pool is a plus after a day of exploring.