Marriott Savannah Riverfront
A Savannah River property featuring dinosaur fossil exhibits, riverfront panoramas, and diverse dining options.
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Located along the Savannah Riverwalk, this riverfront hotel features picturesque views of the water and Hutchinson Island alongside unique installations of fossils and artifacts. Guests appreciate the comfortable king-size pillow-top beds, attentive doormen, and diverse dining choices ranging from a steakhouse to a jazz brunch. However, heavy noise from late-night music, crowded main areas, and patio events is a frequent complaint. Expensive charges for parking and Wi-Fi also detract from the overall value. 915141
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the scenic panoramas of the Savannah River and Hutchinson Island from the rooms. 91615
- Dining on-site receives wide acclaim, especially the steakhouse, Mexican options, jazz brunch, and morning cafe egg sandwiches. 112
- Valets and doormen earn regular compliments for welcoming, top-notch service at the entrance. 12
- Reviewers also report sleeping well on large king beds fitted with white linens and plush pillow-top mattresses. 153
The catch
- While many appreciate being directly on the Riverwalk near downtown attractions, others note the property sits at the end of the promenade and adds extra walking time. 14101
- Reviewers are divided on overall value: families appreciate that children stay free of charge, but others argue cash room rates are perennially overpriced given added fees. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Families taking advantage of kids staying free
- — Guests wanting waterfront views of Hutchinson Island
- — Diners seeking varied on-site steakhouse and brunch options
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to late-night patio and music noise
- — Travelers avoiding costly parking and Wi-Fi fees
Seen on camera
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“Imagine waking up, opening your curtains, and seeing the beautiful, scenic Savannah River right at your feet. It is abso…”
youtube.com0:24“the check-in process was painless and as an Elite member they were able to provide me with an upgrade of one of the room…”
youtube.com0:53“this room is beautiful with a lot of amenities you get free bottle of water during your stay and you can request more if…”
youtube.com2:19“the bathroom looks like it was recently remodeled it had all the amenities that one will need during this day such as so…”
youtube.com3:16“the bed was large king bed and it was comfortable giving you a great night of sleep”
youtube.com3:58“for the elite members we had access to the lounge which offered morning breakfast and evening canopy overall the food wa…”
youtube.com4:42“The service here is top-notch, too. I just checked in, and the staff makes you feel like royalty from the moment you wal…”
youtube.com0:48“If you are traveling with family, this is a dream. Kids aged 1 to 17 can stay totally free of charge, which is such a hu…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86- “This is the room to book if staying a while and traveling with a kid who can comfortably sleep on the large couch on the lower level. There was a bathroom on each level, which I love.” 12
- “Other than this missed detail, we loved the bathroom. There were ample Aromatherapy Associates toiletries available, including body wash and lotion, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner and bar soap, and we had an adequate number of towels stored beneath the sink.” 15
Location
91- “The riverfront location is the place to be in spring, summer and fall, as you can stroll along the boardwalk; enjoy all the bars, restaurants and shops; listen to live music; and even dance through some splash fountains.” 15
- “Travelers also appreciate the hotel's excellent location within walking distance of many of Savannah's top attractions, eateries and bars.” 14
Room
83- “I used a SNA and got a room that was by far the biggest hotel room I have ever stayed in in my life. The room was 2 floors with two full bathrooms and was really cool as the property was an old power plant and the smoke stack was part of my room.” 1
- “Inside, our accommodation felt brand-new, as if we were the first people to stay there. Everything was incredibly clean, and we liked the modern take on nautical decor, which included glass and brass accents and a color palette of white and blue hues.” 15
Service
86Bed & Sleep
84Value
77Where 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 4 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Savannah it sits level with the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 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.
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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 67 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The staff at the restaurant/bar was pleasant and knowledgeable.” 19
- “As far as customer service goes, this hotel receives top marks from previous guests, who praise everyone from the valet to the front desk.” 14
- “Went in summer and got upgraded to the two-level suite overlooking the river. Just an unbelievable hotel with fantastic service.” 13
- “Recent guests complain of slow customer service (requested items taking a long time to be delivered; rooms not ready at check-in), and parts of the property still in need of renovation.” 11
- “I called and got no response so had to go down and talk to the night staff at 2am and their only response was we could change rooms if we packed up and checked out of our own room.” 1
- “Kudos to Kid's Check-in at Sheraton Hanover” 6
- “the check-in process was painless and as an Elite member they were able to provide me with an upgrade of one of the rooms reserved as you will see later” On camera30:53
- “I'm here right now and they have those trash fridges that only mildly cool stuff.” 1
- “The front desk staff were swift.” 12
- “Will save this idea. It's a nice hotel, but if you are in one of the suites on the river it can be somewhat of a pain.” 13
- “Service was nice, a good blend of corporate efficiency and southern hospitality.” 12
- “I know where that is and they are really good about handling issues. Just go let the front desk know asap!” 6
- “The service here is top-notch, too. I just checked in, and the staff makes you feel like royalty from the moment you walk through the doors.” On camera160:48
- “Firstly for me I absolutely love this Marriott. It is located right on River Street. You can walk to all the shops and bars, restaurants etc.” 19
- “The riverfront location is the place to be in spring, summer and fall, as you can stroll along the boardwalk; enjoy all the bars, restaurants and shops; listen to live music; and even dance through some splash fountains.” 15
- “Location is at the end of the riverwalk area, so you're doing an extra 10 minute walk to get anywhere. I wanted to reserve at one of the hotels at the other end, but they were booked.” 10
- “Staying at the resort-style JW Marriott puts you at the heart of the action and is walking distance from anywhere in town you want to be.” 12
- “Travelers also appreciate the hotel's excellent location within walking distance of many of Savannah's top attractions, eateries and bars.” 14
- “Travelers also appreciate the hotel's excellent location within walking distance of many of Savannah's top attractions, eateries and bars. However, a few warn that some downtown noise can seep into the rooms.” 14
- “Good waterfront location close to shops, eateries, and ferry” 9
- “They also as the other posters said are over priced due to the location. We did get drinks at Perry Lane which is a Marriott luxury collection. It's not in the heat of the tourist district but is near a lot of the sites and has a great rooftop bar with a nice view.” 1
- “Kessler is notorious as one of the worst cheaters on the Marriott breakfast benefit. They'll tell you that toast and coffee is all you get.” 6
- “for the elite members we had access to the lounge which offered morning breakfast and evening canopy overall the food was solid and no complaint there” On camera34:42
- “Even early in the morning, the cafe had locals in doing breakfast meetings. Their menu was exactly what you want when you wake up late, including egg sandwiches and healthful bowls.” 12
- “For a relatively small brand-affiliated hotel, food and beverage options abound. From the excellent Stone & Webster Chophouse to a casual pizzeria to two rooftop venues with cocktails and light bites, you are guaranteed to never go hungry or thirsty.” 15
- “Desserts are also available. We loved the carrot cake with pineapple jam and rum raisin gelato for $14.” 15
- “The snack menu offers a variety of African-inspired small plates, including biltong (coriander-spiced beef) for $13, sliders made with smoked house sausage for $14, lamb meatballs for $15 and a flatbread topped with harissa-coated steak for $15. For dessert, you have to try the malva pudding ($10), an Amarula cream-based concoction with pistachio toffee crumble and roasted peaches.” 15
- “If you like taking advantage of room service while staying at a hotel, you may want to consider a different property. The amenity is not available here - likely due to the logistics of delivering to three separate buildings.” 15
- “We had a late lunch here that consisted of a platter of cured meats, cheeses, honey and house pickles with bread ($19). We also ordered shrimp polenta ($17) and a Milanese sandwich with toasted brioche and tenderloin covered in Dijon mustard ($19). Everything was delicious.” 15
- “From gorgeously appointed guest rooms to suites, restaurants, bars, a fitness center and spa, guests of the hotel may not ever want to wander.” 5
- “For my husband, the hotel complex checked his appetite for excellent dining, comfortable spots for people-watching and plenty of music and entertainment.” 15
- “Pizza, Mexican, and jazz brunch are great.” 1
- “One of this JW Marriott's greatest assets is its walkability to many points of interest. From the JW Marriott, you can walk to can't-miss spots like The Grey, where chef Mashama Bailey serves up soulful Southern food in a 1938 art deco Greyhound bus terminal, and Savannah City Market, which offers multiple indoor and outdoor shops, galleries and restaurants.” 15
- “Naveronski • 2y ago We loved that hotel! We loved that hotel! Was definitely worth the extra $$ to be in the main power plant area.” 13
- “Crazy price for what I received.” 10
- “The hotel hosted a wedding last night right next to our room. Guests were drunk and yelling. Everyone has been there but not what I expected at all from such an expensive stay.” 6
- “Wi-Fi use and parking are pricey” 9
- “If you are traveling with family, this is a dream. Kids aged 1 to 17 can stay totally free of charge, which is such a huge win for the budget.” On camera160:58
- “We paid with points but around 1200 USD if you paid cash. What a joke (3 nights)” 6
- “IMO it's a nice property but perennially overpriced.” 1
- “This is the room to book if staying a while and traveling with a kid who can comfortably sleep on the large couch on the lower level. There was a bathroom on each level, which I love.” 12
- “This is the room to book if staying a while and traveling with a kid who can comfortably sleep on the large couch on the lower level. There was a bathroom on each level, which I love. But, no bath! Which I don't. They certainly had the space for it.” 12
- “The marble and chrome bathroom was spotless, but it had one significant design flaw: The throw rug in front of the vanity got scrunched up every time we opened the door to the separate toilet area.” 15
- “Lots of wear-and-tear, mold or mildew in the bathroom, damaged furniture, and dirty carpets.” 6
- “Other than this missed detail, we loved the bathroom. There were ample Aromatherapy Associates toiletries available, including body wash and lotion, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner and bar soap, and we had an adequate number of towels stored beneath the sink.” 15
- “the bathroom looks like it was recently remodeled it had all the amenities that one will need during this day such as soap shampoo towels Etc” On camera33:16
- “Yeah it's pretty terrible. Noise is horrible from about noon until 11:30pm. Would never stay again.” 6
- “Am at this hotel now. It's unbelievably loud. Kids screaming down in lobby echoing to upstairs. All. Afternoon. Long.” 1
- “I am at this hotel now and it's 12:30am and the music is so loud it sounds like it's inside of our room, I am appalled they rent rooms with these conditions. Impossible to sleep and my pregnant wife is not happy.” 1
- “Upcoming shows include performances by Zach Deputy, Jamestown Revival, Matt Rogers, Paul Thorn, Joan Osborne and Ben Folds. We didn't attend any events at the music venue in the Atlantic building, but its entryway was fun to explore thanks to its display of Gretsch guitars.” 15
- “I am at this hotel now and it's 12:30am and the music is so loud it sounds like it's inside of our room, I am appalled they rent rooms with these conditions.” 1
- “The main building where you check in can be crowded and loud at night. See if you can get one of the other buildings.” 1
- “I stayed here last year and it was so noisy got to over 95 dB because they hosted a party / event on the back patio.” 1
- “Lots of wear-and-tear, mold or mildew in the bathroom, damaged furniture, and dirty carpets.” 6
- “Marriott Toronto stadium view room. Totally worth it!” 6
- “Additional outlets were available on the desk. Although the desk chair was comfortable, it was surprisingly heavy, making it a bit challenging to move.” 15
- “this room is beautiful with a lot of amenities you get free bottle of water during your stay and you can request more if needed” On camera32:19
- “I used a SNA and got a room that was by far the biggest hotel room I have ever stayed in in my life. The room was 2 floors with two full bathrooms and was really cool as the property was an old power plant and the smoke stack was part of my room.” 1
- “Inside, our accommodation felt brand-new, as if we were the first people to stay there. Everything was incredibly clean, and we liked the modern take on nautical decor, which included glass and brass accents and a color palette of white and blue hues.” 15
- “The room was 2 floors with two full bathrooms and was really cool as the property was an old power plant and the smoke stack was part of my room.” 1
- “Found a bed bug in my stay @ Alida last spring. Front desk switched me rooms and didn't seem to take anything home with me besides memories, but watch your stuff” 13
- “The rooms look updated and are clean, but have generic decor and clashing carpet patterns.” 9
- “I had a two-level suite with gorgeous river views.” 12
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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- 6Savannah Marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-05-17Recent9 quotes used
“Kessler is notorious as one of the worst cheaters on the Marriott breakfast benefit. They'll tell you that toast and coffee is all you get.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-01-05Ageing7 quotes used
“Steakhouse and cocktail bar is marvelous, too.”
Read originalreddit.com - 9Savannah Marriott Riverfront Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-16Ageing5 quotes used
“Some complaints of an overpowering mildew smell in rooms”
Read originaloyster.com - 10Marriott Savannah Riverfrontreddit.comForum thread2024-06-12Ageing4 quotes used
“Crazy price for what I received.”
Read originalreddit.com - 19Marriott Savannah Riverfrontvisitsavannah.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing3 quotes used
“The staff at the restaurant/bar was pleasant and knowledgeable.”
Read originalvisitsavannah.com - 1JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside Districtreddit.comForum thread2023-05-04Ageing13 quotes used
“Am at this hotel now. It's unbelievably loud. Kids screaming down in lobby echoing to upstairs. All. Afternoon. Long.”
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