DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District
A walkable Historic District base with well-equipped rooms, a rooftop pool, and pricey valet parking.
The verdict
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This DoubleTree delivers comfortable rooms and a rooftop pool close to downtown Savannah sights. Guests appreciate the strong air conditioning, cold in-room refrigerators, and walkable setting near local shops. However, valet parking costs around $48 per night, and lower-floor rooms are vulnerable to street noise. 9316
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms feature powerful air conditioning, cold refrigerators, microwaves, and bedside outlets. 16
- Spacious bathrooms offer strong shower water pressure, consistent hot water, and granite-topped vanities. 916
- The property sits within easy walking distance of historic district shops and restaurants. 31716
The catch
Who it's for
- — Walkers exploring historic Savannah
- — Guests wanting in-room fridges and microwaves
Skip it if
- — Budget travelers avoiding $48 valet fees
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street noise
Seen on camera
9 moments · 1 video · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District
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“This is what makes one this property one of the best. There is a rooftop pool which is amazing and you can come up here…”
youtube.com1:14“This is room 605. It is a two queen bedroom and the view from this is not great but that's okay.”
youtube.com1:48“I love the fact that you can plug in while you are in bed. That chair is super comfortable.”
youtube.com1:59“There is a microwave. There is also a refrigerator that was quite cold and that kept a lot of water bottles chilled beca…”
youtube.com2:06“The air conditioning worked amazingly, and that was important because, like I said, in Savannah, it's usually hot, but i…”
youtube.com2:26“still going to be a little bit of light coming out, but the bathroom was really great.”
youtube.com2:45“The water pressure in the shower was good. The temperature was always good.”
youtube.com2:50“So, as we finish up our room tour, I'm going to show you the closet in just a minute. This location actually is amazing.…”
youtube.com2:56“Valet was going to be about $48 a night plus tip. That's a lot.”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Location
96Room
92Service
93Bed & Sleep
86Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
86- “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.” 3
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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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Savannah it sits 4 points above the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 90
- 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
- 1 mention
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 71 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “I love the fact that you can plug in while you are in bed. That chair is super comfortable.” On camera161:59
- “Beautiful corner room with a balcony facing St. John's church. Two chairs and a small table on the balcony. Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise.” 3
- “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.” 3
- “Having said that, the Hampton Inn Historic District takes the normal Hampton Inn up a very big notch. Brick exterior to look like a historic Savannah building. Room decor that is VERY nice.” 6
- “This is room 605. It is a two queen bedroom and the view from this is not great but that's okay.” On camera161:48
- “The room was very big which was nice for four people.” 5
- “I love the fact that you can plug in while you are in bed. That chair is super comfortable. The desk area was great.” On camera161:59
- “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.” 5
- “The room was very nice. Only drawback was no coffee pot or microwave in the room.” 3
- “The Hampton Inn is NOT a usual Hampton Inn. Very nice decor and good location.” 6
- “The place was lovely though the beds in our room were just okay (harry truman) others looked nicer but we needed two double beds.” 5
- “Loved our room. It had a mini fridge. Beautiful corner room with a balcony facing St. John's church.” 3
- “I stayed at East Bay Inn and loved the easy access to River Street.” 3
- “Walls were thick enough that we didn't hear anyone else.” 3
- “Rooms on the back side have two beds and a very quiet AC compared to other places.” 15
- “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.” 5
- “Lots of noise from busy street in lower-floor rooms (earplugs provided)” 9
- “"This purpose-built offering at the end of West Bay Street is close enough to the action, but far enough to be out of the tourist or late-night hoopla."” 10
- “The HGI is right on Bay St, which can get loud from partiers, but if you are looking for that environment then maybe it is a better location.” 2
- “Overall the hotel was very nice. It was in a good location central to all of our planned activities.” 14
- “Stayed at the HIE. It was amazing! Recently renovated. More importantly, it's really central to everything so just a great location.” 1
- “Holiday Inn Express Historic District - great hotel, perfect location.” 5
- “I would def stay in the historic district. We stayed at the Back Bay Inn and the location was perfect!!!” 5
- “I was very impressed with the location, breakfast, and comfort of the Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District.” 2
- “Kimpton Bryce! My wife and I have stayed there multiple times and always have a great time. Most everything is in walking distance.” 1
- “Stayed at Homewood Suites. Nice place and the location was great.” 2
- “I am not sure what your budget is, but we really liked Hotel Bardo Savannah. It is in the Historic district (great location), breakfast is included, the hotel is super nice!” 2
- “The Bluff is close to waterfront but kinda off to the side a bit. Location okay but not great.” 2
- “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.” 3
- “So, as we finish up our room tour, I'm going to show you the closet in just a minute. This location actually is amazing. It is so great to just walk outside and be within minutes walking distance of everything in downtown Savannah that you want to walk to.” On camera162:56
- “Located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District, the DoubleTree is within walking distance to the greatest attractions in Savannah, including City Market, River Street, and more. This Bay Street Savannah hotel combines lavish amenities with a fantastic location!” 17
- “While I do think this hotel is in need of some updates, the location is the big win for me.” 3
- “Great walking neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants!” 3
- “I didn't like the HGI so much, tiny rooms, weird parking, location just OK.” 2
- “I stayed in the Perry Lane Hotel. It has the perfect location near Colonial Park Cemetery, the Cathedral, and Chippewa Square.” 3
- “The Hampton Inn is NOT a usual Hampton Inn. Very nice decor and good location.” 6
- “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.” 5
- “Convenient, walkable location in Savannah's historic district” 9
- “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!” 3
- “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.” 3
- “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.” 5
- “com | Check rates on hotels.com My favorite thing about it: While I do think this hotel is in need of some updates, the location is the big win for me. It's centrally located in the southern portion of the Historic District, which makes it very easy to walk to restaurants, landmarks, and shops.” 3
- “Bathrooms are spacious and modern, with generously sized granite-topped vanities and shower/tub combos or walk-in showers with pretty gold-tile accent walls.” 9
- “The bathroom vent fan did not work and there was damage to the ...” 14
- “The water pressure in the shower was good. The temperature was always good.” On camera162:50
- “still going to be a little bit of light coming out, but the bathroom was really great.” On camera162:45
- “I choose to stay at the HI more often because of the free breakfast. In addition to the normal offerings, they usually have something hot - eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, french toast, etc.” 6
- “Bahaha! We had brunch at 700 Drayton, and it was all so beautiful! You can see the fountain and the park from the windows.” 3
- “Debi's Restaurant is located on the street level of the hotel, so that's really convenient for grabbing a homestyle breakfast before you head out for the day.” 3
- “Reviews of The Marshall House We spent four nights at the Marshall House over Halloween weekend. We spent four nights at the Marshall House over Halloween weekend. What a beautiful hotel! Breakfast is included and tastes very good.” 3
- “Hotel Indigo is a great choice, the breakfast is good, I would personally rather eat at some of the nearby local spots instead.” 1
- “The restaurant exudes modern Southern charm with jaunty striped chairs in dusky purple and blue, fluted drum chandeliers, and crisp white tablecloths.” 9
- “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!” 3
- “Food service was good. Thanks!! Rachelil ...” 14
- “The hotel bar had great food and drinks.” 3
- “The Lafayette Omelette at breakfast had beautiful presentation.” 15
- “Stayed at Homewood Suites. Nice place and the location was great. Breakfast was good too” 2
- “Valet was going to be about $48 a night plus tip. That's a lot.” On camera163:43
- “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!” 3
- “East Bay Inn - great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice bar attached 🙂” 3
- “Recent guests say employees of this property exhibit exemplary customer service.” 8
- “The concierge was very helpful arranging a 4:30 a.m. ride to the airport.” 3
- “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!” 3
- “Ms. Jaime from valet was awesome!” 14
- “As far as staff and amenities, it's first rate - and it has the historic vibe.” 3
- “The Doubletree is nice. Those chocolate chip cookies are hard to beat.” 6
- “Kimpton Bryce! My wife and I have stayed there multiple times and always have a great time. Most everything is in walking distance. The riverfront and parks are visible as soon as you walk out the door. The staff is very friendly and have always had a great experience.” 1
- “The lobby area is nice - honor bar, fireplace, very helpful conceirge, popcorn in the afternoon.” 6
- “The staff at the Doubletree was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay, especially Mary at the front desk, and Caren at the restaurant ...” 14
- “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.” 3
- “Some guests have noted that "city view" rooms lack great views, so it may be wise to emphasize the view one wants when making a booking.” 9
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.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 1Savannah, GA Hotel? : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum thread2024-12-21Ageing7 quotes used
“The holiday was great for getting around or when coming back to the hotel late”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Savannah GA hotels : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-10-31Ageing10 quotes used
“I was very impressed with the location, breakfast, and comfort of the Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District.”
Read originalreddit.com - 9DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic Districtoyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing7 quotes used
“Spacious, modern rooms with excellent beds and flat-screen TVs”
Read originaloyster.com - 14DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic Districtvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing5 quotes used
“Overall the hotel was very nice. It was in a good location central to all of our planned activities.”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 35 of the Top Savannah Historic District Hotels - As Voted by ...savannahfirsttimer.comReview site2023-02-22Ageing27 quotes used
“I stayed at East Bay Inn and loved the easy access to River Street.”
Read originalsavannahfirsttimer.com - 13Where to Stay in Savannah Georgia According to a Localsavannahfirsttimer.comReview site2021-03-20AgeingRead originalsavannahfirsttimer.com
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