Hampton Inn Savannah-Historic District
A historic district stay with brick exterior charm, a rooftop river-view pool, and free hot breakfast.
The verdict
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Set right by Bay Street and River Walk, this hotel fits the historic district with its brick exterior and colonial-style rooms. Guests praise the rooftop swimming pool overlooking the Savannah River along with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. However, rooms lack in-room coffee pots and microwaves, and some guests report housekeeping arriving well before the official checkout time. 141134
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms feature colonial-style decor, thick walls, and comfortable pillows with both soft and firm options. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms offer good shower water pressure, sliding doors, and generous counter space with lighted mirrors. drawn from the full read
- The rooftop swimming pool provides sweeping views of the Savannah River and the city skyline. 1441
- Guests appreciate the free daily breakfast that includes hot items such as eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. 1314
The catch
- While back-facing rooms overlooking the pool remain peaceful, street-facing rooms can pick up outside music and traffic noise. 1
- Guests enjoy the colonial aesthetic and brick design, though some miss standard amenities like in-room microwaves and coffee makers. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting a Bay Street base near River Street
- — Guests who value a free hot breakfast and rooftop pool
Skip it if
- — Travelers who need an in-room microwave or coffee pot
- — Late risers sensitive to early housekeeping visits
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
97Room
87Service
91Bed & Sleep
88- “Planning to go in April with my wife and now seeing this bed bug thing has me alarmed 😬 CaptHayfever • 3y ago It was great! We booked the Sleep Inn on I-95, & it was bug-free. Easy drive into town, & then it was simple to get around.” 10
Value
84- “The Promenade/Best Western at the intersection of MLK and W Bay looks seedy from the outside but we had a really nice room, friendly staff, and the price was in the $90 range.” 15
- “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.” 5
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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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 88, across 402 hotels in the same bracket. In Savannah it sits 2 points above the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 402 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.
- 1 mention
- 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 56 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “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.” 13
- “Bahaha! We had brunch at 700 Drayton, and it was all so beautiful! You can see the fountain and the park from the windows.” 5
- “What readers love about it: Hotel Bardo has an upscale restaurant located on site, as well as a relaxing bar that often features live music.” 5
- “Guests at the hotel can also enjoy the free daily breakfast as well as the rooftop swimming pool, offering stunning views of the river and the city.” 14
- “Continental breakfast included.” 13
- “Stayed at Homewood Suites. Nice place and the location was great. Breakfast was good too” 8
- “Being a woman who was there alone, I felt very safe. The hotel bar had great food and drinks.” 5
- “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.” 5
- “Loved our room. It had a mini fridge. Beautiful corner room with a balcony facing St. John's church.” 5
- “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.” 13
- “The room was very nice. Only drawback was no coffee pot or microwave in the room.” 5
- “The Hampton Inn is NOT a usual Hampton Inn. Very nice decor and good location.” 13
- “Two chairs and a small table on the balcony. Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise.” 5
- “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.” 5
- “Hotel's location was very convenient.” 6
- “I stayed in the Perry Lane Hotel. It has the perfect location near Colonial Park Cemetery, the Cathedral, and Chippewa Square.” 5
- “I was very impressed with the location, breakfast, and comfort of the Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District.” 8
- “The Hampton Inn is NOT a usual Hampton Inn. Very nice decor and good location.” 13
- “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!” 8
- “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.” 5
- “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!” 5
- “While I do think this hotel is in need of some updates, the location is the big win for me.” 5
- “The Bluff is close to waterfront but kinda off to the side a bit. Location okay but not great.” 8
- “I didn't like the HGI so much, tiny rooms, weird parking, location just OK.” 8
- “Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise. We thought it was the perfect place to stay! Great walking neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants!” 5
- “Ideally placed in the heart of Savannah, Georgia's charming historic district, this hotel is within walking distance to area attractions and features comfortable accommodations and modern amenities.” 14
- “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.” 5
- “The Hampton Inn Savannah Historic District is a beautiful hotel conveniently located on East bay Street in the heart of the historic district.” 4
- “I absolutely LOVED it there. We stayed at the Marshall House and would highly recommend it - great location and wonderful staff.” 5
- “Stayed at Homewood Suites. Nice place and the location was great. Breakfast was good too” 8
- “Stayed at Homewood Suites. Nice place and the location was great.” 8
- “Marriot on east end of river st is almost new and AWAY from crowds and only 2 block walk to activity BUT BEST BET IS TO TAKE YOUR BIKES because Savannah is spread out and there is lots to see.” 15
- “Very professional and timely ... This location was very convenient to River Street and many great places to eat.” 6
- “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.” 5
- “Everyone who I encountered from staff was helpful and kind Miguel Cosme our Valet was so ...” 6
- “The lobby area is nice - honor bar, fireplace, very helpful conceirge, popcorn in the afternoon.” 13
- “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!” 5
- “The concierge was very helpful arranging a 4:30 a.m. ride to the airport.” 5
- “I did have a service issue at the Doubletree but I reported it to management and was g” 13
- “The staff were absolutely wonderful and very helpful.” 12
- “Miguel provided awesome service at valet. Very professional and timely ...” 6
- “As far as staff and amenities, it's first rate - and it has the historic vibe.” 5
- “Following morning the maids/cleaning crew come in my room and start their room process before the 11:00 check out, about an hour early actually.” 3
- “East Bay Inn - great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice bar attached 🙂” 5
- “I absolutely LOVED it there. We stayed at the Marshall House and would highly recommend it - great location and wonderful staff.” 5
- “The staff in the breakfast room was excellent and they made sure NO mess or trash ever overflowed, even with a large ...” 12
- “Miguel was a great valet! Friendly and efficient.” 6
- “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!” 5
- “The hotel was nice and very clean.” 12
- “I was there for twodays so that $70 and if ... There for 3 nights and they don't make up the room once, have to ask for towels.” 12
- “Walls were thick enough that we didn't hear anyone else.” 5
- “I stayed at East Bay Inn and loved the easy access to River Street.” 5
- “Location on Bay Street is directly across from the River Walk. Walking distance to River Street and City Market. Room on the back side overlooks the pool and is quieter than street-facing rooms.” 1
- “The Promenade/Best Western at the intersection of MLK and W Bay looks seedy from the outside but we had a really nice room, friendly staff, and the price was in the $90 range.” 15
- “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.” 5
- “Planning to go in April with my wife and now seeing this bed bug thing has me alarmed 😬 CaptHayfever • 3y ago It was great! We booked the Sleep Inn on I-95, & it was bug-free. Easy drive into town, & then it was simple to get around.” 10
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 9 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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Sources
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- 8Savannah 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 - 3Hilton Garden Inn Downtown - Savannahreddit.comForum thread2024-06-05Ageing1 quote used
“Following morning the maids/cleaning crew come in my room and start their room process before the 11:00 check out, about an hour early actually.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Hampton Inn Savannah - Historic Districtvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing6 quotes used
“Hotel's location was very convenient.”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 12Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah-Historic Districtvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing4 quotes used
“The staff were absolutely wonderful and very helpful.”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 55 of the Top Savannah Historic District Hotels - As Voted by ...savannahfirsttimer.comReview site2023-02-22Ageing32 quotes used
“Bahaha! We had brunch at 700 Drayton, and it was all so beautiful! You can see the fountain and the park from the windows.”
Read originalsavannahfirsttimer.com - 10Hotel Question (Yes, i saw the pinned post. Read on.)reddit.comForum thread2022-04-18Ageing1 quote used
“Planning to go in April with my wife and now seeing this bed bug thing has me alarmed 😬 CaptHayfever • 3y ago It was great! We booked the Sleep Inn on I-95, & it was bug-free. Easy drive into town, & then it was simple…”
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