Best Western Savannah Historic District
A historic district stay near River Street with bridge views, weighed down by street traffic and cleanliness lapses.
The verdict
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This historic district property features rooms opening directly to the outdoors just minutes from River Street. Guests highlight the decorated rooms with a fun modern feel, comfy pillows, and views of the Savannah bridge. However, reviewers consistently complain about street traffic noise at night and uncleaned common walkways during their stay. 1623
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What travelers noticed
The catch
- Some guests felt paying around 150 for the night was a great price for downtown, whereas others found it too expensive for the quality once paid parking was added. 4241
- Certain visitors found the rooms quiet with thick walls, while others were disturbed by heavy traffic noise right outside. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting a short walk to River Street
- — Travelers looking for decorated rooms with comfy pillows
- — Guests who want a view of the Savannah bridge
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to early morning street traffic
- — Guests bothered by uncleaned hallways and walkways
- — Travelers seeking to avoid paid parking fees
Seen on camera
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“this is our view from our window we'll talk about the road in a second but one of the cool things is you do got a real n…”
youtube.com1:47“first The Good the room itself nice very very pretty yes they've done a great job decorating it's got a fun modern feel…”
youtube.com3:36“they've done a great job decorating it's got a fun modern feel to it super nice great beds”
youtube.com3:40“and the location awesome yes cannot be be you were literally across the street from the Riverwalk”
youtube.com3:45“so we booked this on booking.com is 150 for the night which isn't too bad to be in Downtown Savannah yeah like in the hi…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 72/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
81Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
91- “We stayed at the Back Bay Inn and the location was perfect!!! We didn't have any issues with crime while we were there, HOWEVER, we also didn't venture outside of the historic district after dark and kept to the "touristy" areas at night.” 23
- “Holiday Inn Express Historic District - great hotel, perfect location.” 23
Room
77Service
80Bed & Sleep
76Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
76- “We parked our car in the Liberty Street Garage just down the block rather than paying their valet fees. We stayed at The DeSoto and really appreciated the convenience. We had a great balcony view, we could walk to everything, it was close to the trolley stop, and the staff were friendly.” 12
- “I say The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort.... it's by far the best hotel I've stayed at downtown especially for the price. It's not overly expensive and there's plenty of amenities. Plus you get to ride the ferry back and forth across the river to River St! It's next to the convention center and the views are amazing!” 1
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Savannah it sits 14 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 72
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 68 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The room was very big which was nice for four people.” 23
- “We noticed that when we were there last June , wow..what a sight to have a huge ship slowly drift past your window ~” 22
- “The Hyatt is in the middle of a huge renovation. We stayed in a redone room and it was pretty nice and the public areas are almost done” 22
- “Two chairs and a small table on the balcony. Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise.” 12
- “If you get a river facing room, the ships will be going by at all hours of the day. It's awesome!” 1
- “I absolutely LOVED it there. We stayed at the Marshall House and would highly recommend it - great location and wonderful staff. The room was enormous but also cozy.” 12
- “Beautiful decor in both public spaces and rooms.” 22
- “first The Good the room itself nice very very pretty yes they've done a great job decorating it's got a fun modern feel to it super nice” On camera243:36
- “Loved our room. It had a mini fridge. Beautiful corner room with a balcony facing St. John's church.” 12
- “Comfortable room in a good location.” 4
- “The room smelled musty and the area seemed sketchy.” 4
- “I booked mom a corner room riverfront at the JW for her 80th. She loved it!” 1
- “The room was very nice. Only drawback was no coffee pot or microwave in the room.” 12
- “The place was lovely though the beds in our room were just okay (harry truman) others looked nicer but we needed two double beds.” 23
- “this is our view from our window we'll talk about the road in a second but one of the cool things is you do got a real nice view of the Savannah bridge over there which that is I really like that” On camera241:47
- “Midtown is fine for commuting in and ticking some items off of your list, but it isn't like living in Savannah. This week I stayed at the Hyatt. Lovely room. Very, very quiet.” 23
- “Small dirty rooms and homeless people sleeping outside doors.” 4
- “they've done a great job decorating it's got a fun modern feel to it super nice great beds” On camera243:40
- “As far as staff and amenities, it's first rate - and it has the historic vibe.” 12
- “From the front desk staff to the bell hops to their historian, I'm convinced the employees at The Marshall House are some of the friendliest in the business!” 12
- “NOT bardo. we stayed there recently and it was abysmal. Lackluster rooms/amenities and the customer service was atrocious.” 1
- “The inn is also pet friendly! Just checked into the East Bay Inn, and it's already our favorite hotel in Savannah! The high ceilings! The exposed brick walls! The excellent service!” 12
- “Your dad might like The Bryce. It's nice, close enough to experience the city, but just removed enough to not feel overwhelmed.” 1
- “The concierge was very helpful arranging a 4:30 a.m. ride to the airport.” 12
- “Lackluster rooms/amenities and the customer service was atrocious. We had to switch h rooms because the AC didn't work in the first one and they kept gaslighting us saying it was fixed and it never was - had to call maintenance over 10 times before they would switch our rooms.” 1
- “The front desk staff was very nice.” 4
- “Perry Lane is really nice, rooms and lobby are beautiful and the customer service is up to par!” 1
- “East Bay Inn - great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice bar attached 🙂” 12
- “Hallways were never clean. Q tips in the walkway the whole visit and a molded towel left by the ice machine the whole trip.” 19
- “Not that clean, breakfast just ok, expensive for quality and paid parking too.” 4
- “I say The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort.... it's by far the best hotel I've stayed at downtown especially for the price. It's not overly expensive and there's plenty of amenities.” 1
- “We parked our car in the Liberty Street Garage just down the block rather than paying their valet fees. We stayed at The DeSoto and really appreciated the convenience. We had a great balcony view, we could walk to everything, it was close to the trolley stop, and the staff were friendly.” 12
- “I say The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort.... it's by far the best hotel I've stayed at downtown especially for the price. It's not overly expensive and there's plenty of amenities. Plus you get to ride the ferry back and forth across the river to River St! It's next to the convention center and the views are amazing!” 1
- “Not that clean, breakfast just ok, expensive for quality and paid parking too. Very convenient location though.” 4
- “20, 2025 Overall1 Pet-friendliness3 Location2 Cleanliness1 Service1 Value1 Cockroaches in our room Verified stay This guest booked & completed their reservation with BringFido. It's way too expensive to stay here to have cockroaches in our room.” 4
- “We couldn't leave without seeing it though so stopped there before heading to the airport for our flight home. We wandered around and even downloaded the audio tour app but it wasn't great.” 18
- “Why not a Bed & Breakfast like the Kehoe House? Luxurious rooms, excellent breakfast, fantastic location, quiet but walkable area.” 1
- “We stayed at the Back Bay Inn and the location was perfect!!! We didn't have any issues with crime while we were there, HOWEVER, we also didn't venture outside of the historic district after dark and kept to the "touristy" areas at night.” 23
- “Comfortable room in a good location.” 4
- “Many years ago I stayed at the Hilton Desoto and found it very convenient. I didn't have a car and walked everywhere in the Historic District.” 23
- “While I do think this hotel is in need of some updates, the location is the big win for me.” 12
- “Have stayed at HGI on Bay street twice and really like it and can easily recommend it. For convenience and safety this is definitely the one to choose you can easily and safely walk anywhere in historic district from here.” 23
- “and the location awesome yes cannot be be you were literally across the street from the Riverwalk” On camera243:45
- “Holiday Inn Express Historic District - great hotel, perfect location.” 23
- “I stayed in the Perry Lane Hotel. It has the perfect location near Colonial Park Cemetery, the Cathedral, and Chippewa Square.” 12
- “I just returned from the Hampton Inn in the historic district (tonight) and remain very pleased. An upsale Hampton, great location, nice rooms, high speed internet, complimentary breakfast (including eggs), honor bar in the lobby, nice decor, and rooftop pool.” 22
- “The only drawback is the trip to the historic district, a bit circuitous by car, but there's a water taxi too. The schedule was unreliable and hopefully that has improved.” 22
- “My favorite thing about it: Like many locals, I love spending time outdoors in Savannah - especially in beautiful Forsyth Park. This historic Victorian-era hotel faces the park, so it's in a great location. It's an ideal place to stay if you want to feel more like a local than a tourist.” 12
- “Location, location, location. It's no secret that I love the quieter southern section of the Historic District, and Perry Lane falls within that zone. It's so easy to walk to restaurants and landmarks using the hotel as a home base!” 12
- “The nearest bus stop G is about 500 metres away. This accommodation offers a perfect location a stone's throw from a river.” 14
- “Great walking neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants!” 12
- “The location is great. It's far enough removed from the riverfront that it's out of the non-stop party zone, but it's close enough that you can still walk to River Street or City Market in less than 10 minutes.” 12
- “so we booked this on booking.com is 150 for the night which isn't too bad to be in Downtown Savannah yeah like in the histor district that's a great price great price” On camera244:01
- “It was handy for everything. However, if I were to stay in Savannah again I would think seriously about the Mulberry-I liked it's location being removed from the tourism stuff and thought it was lovely.” 22
- “The perfect location will easily bring you to the Four block City Open-Air Market, located 0.2 miles away, and to Olde Pink House, which is also 0.5 miles away.” 16
- “Breakfast is included and tastes very good. There is a wine happy hour every night and live entertainment on Friday.” 12
- “Nice breakfast and felt welcome with fur baby.” 4
- “The JW Marriot is really nice high end with a museum on the first floor and some nice bar/restaurants attached and it's in the new garden district added to river front a few years ago.” 1
- “It's awesome! They don't serve breakfast but there is a great bakery on the ground floor called Stevedore.” 1
- “Bahaha! We had brunch at 700 Drayton, and it was all so beautiful! You can see the fountain and the park from the windows.” 12
- “I love the Thompson because it's a beautiful hotel but it isn't opulent or fancy. It's just an elegant hotel with two fantastic restaurants and a beautiful bar.” 1
- “We spent four nights at the Marshall House over Halloween weekend. What a beautiful hotel! Breakfast is included and tastes very good. There is a wine happy hour every night and live entertainment on Friday. Everyone we encountered was so pleasant and seemed to love their job!” 12
- “The hotel bar had great food and drinks.” 12
- “Cookies wait in the lobby from 5-7 PM, and rooms open directly to the outdoors. A walk to River Street takes minutes. Best for historic district sightseers, less so for those seeking quiet away from street noise.” 16
- “Midtown is fine for commuting in and ticking some items off of your list, but it isn't like living in Savannah. This week I stayed at the Hyatt. Lovely room. Very, very quiet.” 23
- “We usually stay at the desoto. I like that area better it's a bit quieter” 1
- “I stayed at East Bay Inn and loved the easy access to River Street.” 12
- “Walls were thick enough that we didn't hear anyone else.” 12
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 18 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 9How to Choose the Best Historic District Hotel in Savannah ...stay-in-savannah.comReview site2026-08-12CurrentRead originalstay-in-savannah.com
- 1Nice Hotels : r/savannahreddit.comForum thread2025-08-05Recent21 quotes used
“I say The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort.... it's by far the best hotel I've stayed at downtown especially for the price. It's not overly expensive and there's plenty of amenities.”
Read originalreddit.com - 19Best Western - Savannah Historic Districtvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing1 quote used
“Hallways were never clean. Q tips in the walkway the whole visit and a molded towel left by the ice machine the whole trip.”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 125 of the Top Savannah Historic District Hotels - As Voted by ...savannahfirsttimer.comReview site2023-02-22Ageing26 quotes used
“Breakfast is included and tastes very good. There is a wine happy hour every night and live entertainment on Friday.”
Read originalsavannahfirsttimer.com - 21Hotel Question (Yes, i saw the pinned post. Read on.)reddit.comForum thread2022-04-18AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 5Where to Stay in Savannah Georgia According to a Localsavannahfirsttimer.comReview site2021-03-20AgeingRead originalsavannahfirsttimer.com
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