Eliza Thompson House
Historic Jones Street bed and breakfast offering daily wine and dessert hours near Forsyth Park.
The verdict
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Eliza Thompson House is an adult-only historic bed and breakfast on Jones Street near Forsyth Park. Guests regularly praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds, and daily perks like freshly prepared breakfast, wine and cheese, and evening desserts. However, rooms suffer from dated elements, non-opening windows, noisy or ineffective air conditioning, and small bathrooms. Noise can also carry into main-level rooms during courtyard breakfast and parlor wine hours. 41195
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What travelers noticed
- The location on historic Jones Street is within walking distance of Forsyth Park, River Street, and local restaurants. 16111
- Beds are comfortable with quality robes, towels, and dark-wood furniture. 163
- Staff members like Josh at reception receive praise for kind and helpful service. 9
- The daily breakfast, wine and cheese hour, and evening dessert hours provide welcome social food offerings. 9165
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers who want a walkable historic Savannah base
- — Fans of traditional bed and breakfast hospitality
- — Couples seeking wine and dessert social hours
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to parlor or courtyard noise
- — Guests requiring large modern bathrooms or powerful quiet AC
- — Travelers wanting substantial evening meal spreads
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 94/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Location
98Room
91- “The furniture in my room was sort of a dark-wood type and I really love the bed cover floral print designs that matched the pillows as well. It really gave me a homely feel.” 3
- “I noticed that the room was of a regular size, but my aunt's room had a queen-sized four poster bed, love-seat and a marble-topped table that was so cute.” 3
Service
96Bed & Sleep
93- “The mattress was comfortable, and the pillows were decent.” 2
Value
90- “If my travels bring me back to Savannah, I would probably like to try a different property as there are plenty of options to choose from. That being said, it's definitely not a bad choice depending on the price for a first visit to Savannah as the location is stellar.” 2
- “This is a great value compared to other inns in Savannah's Historic District, especially with its free breakfasts, happy hours, and desserts.” 4
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 6 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 402 hotels in the same bracket. In Savannah it sits 8 points above the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 94
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 402 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 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 63 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “In the evening they had fantastic appetizers and wine.” 22
- “This was disappointing to us because we had stayed at B&B Inns earlier this year in St. Although we each had some options for breakfast, there was virtually nothing for either of us to eat during the evening social happy hour or later dessert hour.” 5
- “The breakfast two of the three mornings was exceptional.” 16
- “Stayed at the "Bed and Breakfast Inn" two summers ago. Great place for about $100 a night. The daily breakfast was wonderful!!” 22
- “The wine and cheese hour and desserts hour were nice touches and delicious.” 9
- “The rooms were wonderful, hosts, food, company.” 22
- “Overall, I liked the breakfast a lot, and the service was quite good.” 2
- “That was when we decided to eat the breakfast served at Eliza Thompson House. There were egg casserole, sausages, hash browns and a lot of muffins and cereals. Breakfast was quite a large spread for my aunt, her family and me and my little cousin laughed joyously.” 3
- “For example, the chicken skewers were dry, the chocolate cake was brown there wasn't much chocolate flavor. It's fun to have the afternoon snacks, and the evening port (Sandeman) and dessert in the parlor, but the quality of the snacks and dessert aren't as good as one would hope.” 16
- “I appreciated that there was water and coffee available 24 hours. It would have been nice to have another dessert. There was only one dessert option offered and the port was not very good quality.” 16
- “It's easy and pleasant to have breakfast in the courtyard (which also has a heated section), but the breakfast items were hit and miss: very good quiches, dry waffles, excellent country gravy, unripened strawberries in the fruit salad.” 16
- “The rooms were wonderful, hosts, food, company. They could not do enough for you.” 22
- “In the evening they had fantastic appetizers and wine. Breakfast was most enjoyable.” 22
- “The breakfast that was prepared each morning by Chef Shane was delicious.” 16
- “The later dessert and port service was not as good as the wine and cheese service.” 16
- “The breakfast that was prepared each morning by Chef Shane was delicious. We stayed in one of the garden rooms, and it was very nice.” 16
- “One such precious stone is the Eliza Thompson House. This historic boutique hotel has been drawing visitors to its gorgeously set location since the 19th century.” 17
- “The location is beautiful in a quiet residential area and within walking distance of everything you could want to see and do.” 16
- “Nice setting. It is two blocks from Forsythe Park so it is at the end of the historic district.” 22
- “This historic Savannah Inn is private, peaceful, and just a short walk from Savannah's best-loved historic attractions. This award-winning Inn is located on historic Jones Street, one of Savannah's most charming downtown addresses.” 20
- “Location was good for what we were doing.” 9
- “Well placed in historic downtown just a stroll from Forsyth Park, boutiques, restaurants, and sights” 1
- “Built in 1847, this adult-only bed and breakfast is located on historic Jones Street in Savannah, just 2 minutes' walk from Forsyth Park. Guests will enjoy a deluxe breakfast and and elegantly styled guest rooms.” 11
- “The location is terrific- in the atmospheric historic district.” 16
- “In fact, we were there 4 nights and walked to every place we wanted to see, including River Street. It is within walking distance to many, many historic sites and restaurants. It is located on Jones Street, which is one of the most beautiful streets in the U.S.” 16
- “Located on one of the most beautiful streets in the world, everything is walkable within 15 minutes.” 10
- “For the second day, BBQ Chicken Bites and a Cucumber Tomato Salad were offered. It's a small snack, but a nice touch.” 2
- “The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming.” 16
- “Josh on reception was great, so helpful and also the guy on reception in the morning” 9
- “The staff was very attentive to our needs and was very courteous.” 16
- “The staff is phenomenal, kind and helpful.” 9
- “This is something the pre-arrival team can work on. We got to the Eliza Thompson House right at 4 pm, and a few guests were trying to check-in as it is the official check-in time. We were helped by a friendly associate and were told to wait in the parlor/lobby.” 2
- “The staff are superbly pleasant and helpful, and are the main reason we would stay again.” 16
- “The beds were very comfortable, and the towels and robes were nice quality.” 16
- “Since we had a late flight on the last day, we inquired about a possible late checkout. They only offered to extend for one hour from 11 am to 12 pm. Every hour helps, but the property seems just as strict as big hotels (if not stricter).” 2
- “Overall, I liked the breakfast a lot, and the service was quite good.” 2
- “The representative who answered the phone said sorry and that we would have to wait until 4 pm. That's fine, but it would have been nice if they replied to the form to give us a heads-up. This is something the pre-arrival team can work on.” 2
- “The evening wine (white, red, rose') and snacks were nice and included cheese, olives and a hot h'ordourve.” 16
- “Known for superior service and an authentic Savannah atmosphere-the inn is private, peaceful, and near all of Savannah's most beloved historic attractions.” 12
- “I noticed that the room was of a regular size, but my aunt's room had a queen-sized four poster bed, love-seat and a marble-topped table that was so cute.” 3
- “The room was a bit dated but goes with the B&B theme. It would have been nice if the TV was a little bigger, and if they provided slippers.” 2
- “On the way to the room, the associate let us know that the rooms don't have mini-fridges but if we needed to use a fridge, there is a communal one in the main building near the reception. I thought this was odd, as I haven't stayed at a place that provided one like that.” 2
- “Lovely rooms that are unique and distinct in decor” 4
- “Thankfully, the AC also worked well in the room as the July Savannah heat was in full force.” 2
- “Each charming guest room offers an experiential stay.” 12
- “The windows don't open, the a/c was either very loud (in one room) or ineffective (in the other), and not every room has a ceiling fan.” 16
- “It would have been nice if the TV was a little bigger, and if they provided slippers. There wasn't a coffee maker, but that would have been a nice touch.” 2
- “The room was larger than expected for a historic property.” 16
- “The furniture in my room was sort of a dark-wood type and I really love the bed cover floral print designs that matched the pillows as well. It really gave me a homely feel.” 3
- “The room was a bit dated but goes with the B&B theme.” 2
- “The rooms have an air of luxury, but are somewhat out of date with wall to wall carpeting, small bathrooms with iffy/harsh lighting, and upholstered bed pillows that end up on the floor, and then back on the bed.” 16
- “The parlor was cute, but the furniture could use an update. The sofas would creak when you would sit on them, and they didn't feel too stable.” 2
- “The Eliza Thompson is perfectly situated on the quiet Jones Street in the heart of Savannah's Historic District.” 2
- “Units near the garden courtyard on the main level tend to be noisy during breakfast, while rooms near the Parlor tend to be loud during the wine and dessert hours.” 4
- “The picturesque, stately Eliza Thompson House, sits along the storied Jones St. This street has been called The Most Beautiful Street in America for good ...” 9
- “The bathroom was small as expected, but met our needs.” 16
- “The bathroom was on the smaller side but was adequate. While there wasn't much counter space, they had built-in shelves that helped with storage.” 2
- “The breakfast two of the three mornings was exceptional. There was plenty of hot water with good water pressure in the shower.” 16
- “That would make for a much better upscale B&B experience. There was a standup shower and the water pressure was sufficient.” 2
- “If my travels bring me back to Savannah, I would probably like to try a different property as there are plenty of options to choose from. That being said, it's definitely not a bad choice depending on the price for a first visit to Savannah as the location is stellar.” 2
- “TLDR: A nice place, but vastly overpriced.” 5
- “This is a great value compared to other inns in Savannah's Historic District, especially with its free breakfasts, happy hours, and desserts.” 4
- “The mattress was comfortable, and the pillows were decent.” 2
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
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- 17The Eliza Thompson House | Ghosts of Savannahsavannahghosttour.comReview site2024-10-28Ageing1 quote used
“One such precious stone is the Eliza Thompson House. This historic boutique hotel has been drawing visitors to its gorgeously set location since the 19th century.”
Read originalsavannahghosttour.com - 4Eliza Thompson House, Historic Inns of Savannahoyster.comReview site2024-08-08Ageing4 quotes used
“Lovely rooms that are unique and distinct in decor”
Read originaloyster.com - 9Eliza Thompson Housevisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing7 quotes used
“Josh on reception was great, so helpful and also the guy on reception in the morning”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 2Savannah B&B Review: Eliza Thompson Housetravelupdate.comReview site2023-07-11Ageing20 quotes used
“For the second day, BBQ Chicken Bites and a Cucumber Tomato Salad were offered. It's a small snack, but a nice touch.”
Read originaltravelupdate.com - 15The Haunted Eliza Thompson Housegenteelandbard.comReview site2022-11-21AgeingRead originalgenteelandbard.com
- 1Eliza Thompson House, Savannah Reviewthehotelguru.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Well placed in historic downtown just a stroll from Forsyth Park, boutiques, restaurants, and sights”
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