Marshall House

With original pine floors, handsome woodwork, and exposed brick, this is a hotel that provides the charm and intimacy of a B&B. Rooms with their own wrought-iron balconies, which overlook the street, are decidedly the best. Some bathrooms have traditional clawfoot tubs as well as separate modern showers. The lobby segues into the bar and then into sophisticated 45 Bistro, one of the city's top eateries. Different spaces reflect different parts of Savannah's history, from its founding to the Civil War, when it served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. A full breakfast is offered in the lovely atrium, and there's a complimentary wine-and-cheese reception in the lobby Sunday through Thursday.

room

Room layouts and natural light and views vary depending on location within the hotel, but overall, the decor is lovely and the beds comfortable, with premium mattresses and linens. Original wood floors are kept pristine and add to the historic authenticity.

Guests find that if they book directly on the Marshall House website instead of third-party travel sites, they get getter package options for additional amenities.

bathroom

Gentle vanity lighting adds to the romantic spell this hotel casts. Bathroom fixtures and appointments competently blend historic charm with modern convenience.

lobby

Expansive arched doorways, elaborately carved dark wood banisters, leather furniture, and dramatic black and white chess tiles set the stage for a gorgeous entrance. Classically trained musicians play in the library twice a week while guests mingle over wine and cheese, and a local historian weaves the storied tapestry of Savannah's past three nights a week.

Photo: Evening porch. . . . #porch #porchscene #marshallhouseinn / @invisiblesculpture