Holiday Inn Express Savannah-historic District
A historic district stay with rooftop views of the Savannah River, updated bathrooms, and strong air conditioning.
The verdict
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Located right in the heart of the historic district, this renovated hotel features a rooftop pool overlooking the Savannah River. Guests highlight the modern decor, reliable air conditioning, and updated bathrooms with walk-in showers. However, rooms can feel small and crowded for groups, and guests note the absence of an in-room microwave or coffee pot. 41778
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the rooftop observation deck and pool offer incredible views of the Savannah River and Hutchinson Island. 1716
- The air conditioning is consistently praised for keeping rooms cool during super hot Savannah weather. 16
- Bathrooms get high marks for their updated marble tile floors, good water pressure, and spacious walk-in showers. 1716
- Staff at the front desk and housekeeping are widely appreciated for attentive service. 846
The catch
- Reviewers are split on soundproofing, with some complaining that the walls are thin while others found the walls were thick enough to block outside noise. 4
- Opinions on views differ depending on room placement, ranging from direct river views to uninspiring perspectives. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Rooftop river views
- — Historic district walking
- — Couples and solo travelers
Skip it if
- — Groups needing spacious rooms
- — Anyone expecting an in-room microwave or coffee pot
- — Light sleepers sensitive to thin walls
Seen on camera
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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“So let's take a tour. This is room 605. It is a two queen bedroom and the view from this is not great but that's okay.”
youtube.com1:47“I love the fact that you can plug in while you are in bed. That chair is super comfortable. The desk area was great.”
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“If that's something that's going to annoy you, you're going to need to close that door. still going to be a little bit o…”
youtube.com2:42“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
93Location
98- “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.” 5
- “Holiday Inn Express Historic District - great hotel, perfect location.” 5
Room
91Service
92Bed & Sleep
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
88- “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.” 4
- “The Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic District exceeds expectations for a value hotel and offers more Southern charm and historic character than most Holiday Inn Express properties.” 17
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
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.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Mentioned by name, but not yet often enough to call either way.
- 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 83 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Maybe I'm jaded or something, but the food at TP leaves me cold. And I've never had anything but crappy service there.” 8
- “The valet Jon-Michael was the BEST ...” 6
- “Valet was going to be about $48 a night plus tip. That's a lot.” On camera163:43
- “The high ceilings! The exposed brick walls! The excellent service! Oh my! Enjoying our free drink tickets in the amazing bar downstairs.” 4
- “but it felt crowded. We arrived around 1pm. Check-in was a breeze.” 8
- “The concierge was very helpful arranging a 4:30 a.m. ride to the airport.” 4
- “Sat at the bar and the bartender, Greg, was a really nice dude.” 8
- “OPH is definitely worth the visit/$$$ - I had to book reservations 3 months out though- FYI for your next trip. Service is impeccable” 8
- “What We Did Day 1 We arrived around 1pm. We arrived around 1pm. Check-in was a breeze.” 8
- “Street-level historic sites and City Market sit within walking distance. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone requiring responsive room service.” 13
- “I want to express my deep gratitude for Wanda at the front desk. For days, I had been calling the hotel trying to reach a manager, but every employee I spoke with simply told me to call back later ...” 6
- “As far as staff and amenities, it's first rate - and it has the historic vibe.” 4
- “The service was lacking a bit, but I try not to be too critical of service during COVID, since many restaurants are struggling to get people to work.” 8
- “I have learned, from the locals in past posts, that Treylor Park is always lacking in good service.” 8
- “Front desk was great, housekeeping and all was as close to pre-COVID as possible (which was refreshing after literally begging for some towels the last few stops of our trip) and even concierge was great and extremely knowledgeable.” 8
- “- Service was great, friendly, and attentive” 8
- “I absolutely LOVED it there. We stayed at the Marshall House and would highly recommend it - great location and wonderful staff.” 4
- “Excellent stop.convenient, comfortable,clean, with a very nice staff.” 6
- “No question. Top notch conversation, drinks, and service. We'll be going back just to see Greg.” 8
- “East Bay Inn - great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice bar attached 🙂” 4
- “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.” 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!” 4
- “Check-in was fairly smooth ...” 6
- “Two chairs and a small table on the balcony. Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise.” 4
- “The rooftop terrace has a pool and whirlpool, plus a cozy, outdoor living area with comfy furniture under a covered gazebo.” 17
- “Maybe because we stayed at Home2Suites during at our last 2 cities, but the room felt really small for 3 adults. My mom and sister also overpack, so that didn't help... but it felt crowded.” 8
- “So let's take a tour. This is room 605. It is a two queen bedroom and the view from this is not great but that's okay.” On camera161:47
- “The decor is bright and simple, but modern.” 17
- “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
- “The room was clean, but the walls are thin.” 6
- “This property is also newly renovated with chic vibes, and the modern decor serves as a point of praise for many recent guests.” 7
- “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.” 4
- “Loved our room. It had a mini fridge. Beautiful corner room with a balcony facing St. John's church.” 4
- “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
- “The room was very big which was nice for four people.” 5
- “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
- “- Maybe because we stayed at Home2Suites during at our last 2 cities, but the room felt really small for 3 adults. My mom and sister also overpack, so that didn't help... but it felt crowded.” 8
- “The room was very nice. Only drawback was no coffee pot or microwave in the room.” 4
- “Each room has a mini-fridge, microwave, flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and free Wi-Fi access, which some guests say can be spotty (depending on the location of the room).” 17
- “Got the Vietnamese Coffee here. Was good. I've had better at legitimate Vietnamese restaurants, but this was very good.” 8
- “- Had breakfast, which helped save some money.” 8
- “The food was very good, the beer selection was solid.” 8
- “And that's no knock on the food. It was fantastic. But Greg is what will be bringing us back there.” 8
- “Maybe I'm jaded or something, but the food at TP leaves me cold. And I've never had anything but crappy service there.” 8
- “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.” 4
- “I'm surprised PH hasn't ever cracked into our Best Of list...you think it'd just be touristy garbage that they sell there, but there's some genuinely good food there.” 8
- “Bahaha! We had brunch at 700 Drayton, and it was all so beautiful! You can see the fountain and the park from the windows.” 4
- “- If I'm being critical, they had the same breakfast - every. single. day.” 8
- “Hotel Indigo is a great choice, the breakfast is good, I would personally rather eat at some of the nearby local spots instead.” 3
- “I think I preferred their filling. We were sick of the hotel breakfast, so we went to Goose Feathers. Had a cornmeal waffle with sausage gravy. Was very good.” 8
- “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!” 4
- “I think I preferred their filling. We were sick of the hotel breakfast, so we went to Goose Feathers.” 8
- “I kinda wish I went to an authentic southern food place to get some pecan pie, but this one was real good. The crust was very buttery and the filling was great.” 8
- “- If I'm being critical, they had the same breakfast - every. single. day. Our last day we finally went out to grab something because the powdered eggs got redundant (the pancake machine was broken)” 8
- “- We had a great view of the river and river walk.” 8
- “I stayed at East Bay Inn and loved the easy access to River Street.” 4
- “Walls were thick enough that we didn't hear anyone else.” 4
- “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 Holiday Inn Express in the historic district is new (rehabbed older bkdg) and very nice, within walking distance of everything.” 2
- “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.” 4
- “While I do think this hotel is in need of some updates, the location is the big win for me.” 4
- “Kimpton Bryce! My wife and I have stayed there multiple times and always have a great time. Most everything is in walking distance.” 3
- “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.” 5
- “Great walking neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants! The room was very nice.” 4
- “Holiday Inn Express Historic District - great hotel, perfect location.” 5
- “The Hampton Inn on Oglethorpe is walkable to the Hive and is reasonably priced.” 14
- “The Holiday Inn Express Historic District, a contempory styled hotel, is conveniently located on East Bay St. and is surrounded by dozens of boutiques, restaurants and attractions.” 15
- “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
- “I stayed in the Perry Lane Hotel. It has the perfect location near Colonial Park Cemetery, the Cathedral, and Chippewa Square.” 4
- “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.” 4
- “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.” 4
- “Stayed at the HIE. It was amazing! Recently renovated. More importantly, it's really central to everything so just a great location.” 3
- “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
- “I had a solid stay here over my Christmas vacation in Savannah. This is a very nice location, across the street from the River area.” 6
- “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
- “I absolutely LOVED it there. We stayed at the Marshall House and would highly recommend it - great location and wonderful staff.” 4
- “The Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic District exceeds expectations for a value hotel and offers more Southern charm and historic character than most Holiday Inn Express properties.” 17
- “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.” 4
- “Cool rooftop overlooking the river. Very solid beer selection, decent prices, wish we went for sunset instead of nighttime.” 8
- “One thing to note: Room rates do not include breakfast or parking, and the extra fees can get pricey.” 7
- “If that's something that's going to annoy you, you're going to need to close that door. still going to be a little bit of light coming out, but the bathroom was really great.” On camera162:42
- “Nice touches include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.” 9
- “The water pressure in the shower was good. The temperature was always good.” On camera162:50
What we still don't know
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- 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.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 12 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 3Savannah, GA Hotel? : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum thread2024-12-21Ageing5 quotes used
“The Indigo and Kimpton are too far off to the east and west, especially the kimpton.”
Read originalreddit.com - 17Holiday Inn Express Savannah-Historic Districtoyster.comReview site2024-08-12Ageing6 quotes used
“The rooftop terrace has a pool and whirlpool, plus a cozy, outdoor living area with comfy furniture under a covered gazebo.”
Read originaloyster.com - 14hotel accommodation in Savannah : r/scadreddit.comForum thread2024-02-09Ageing1 quote used
“The Hampton Inn on Oglethorpe is walkable to the Hive and is reasonably priced.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic Districtvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing8 quotes used
“The valet Jon-Michael was the BEST ...”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 45 of the Top Savannah Historic District Hotels - As Voted by ...savannahfirsttimer.comReview site2023-02-22Ageing28 quotes used
“Two chairs and a small table on the balcony. Lovely to just sit there and watch the sunrise.”
Read originalsavannahfirsttimer.com - 8Savannah, you stole this New Yorker's heart: my 3.5-day tripreddit.comForum thread2021-08-16Ageing35 quotes used
“Maybe I'm jaded or something, but the food at TP leaves me cold. And I've never had anything but crappy service there.”
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