With two pools, water features, and lots of kids' activities, this mid-range timeshare property is heavily geared toward families. Golf lovers are also drawn to the Island Links Resort, given its close proximity to local courses. The spacious two- and three-bedroom villas are a highlight, though the decor is a bit plain and some rooms only offer tube TVs. The one major drawback is the property's distance from the beach, which is over a mile away and is best reached by car or bicycle. The resort does offer shuttle service to the beach during warmer months.
With two pools, water features, and lots of kids' activities, this mid-range timeshare property is heavily geared toward families. Golf lovers are also drawn to the Island Links Resort, given its close proximity to local courses. The spacious two- and three-bedroom villas are a highlight, though the decor is a bit plain and some rooms only offer tube TVs. The one major drawback is the property's distance from the beach, which is over a mile away and is best reached by car or bicycle. The resort does offer shuttle service to the beach during warmer months.
The 104-room Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head is a mid-range chain property located off a busy road on the Intracoastal Waterway, a 30-minute drive to downtown Hilton Head. The lobby is bright, colorful, and attractive and has a spacious area where breakfast is served (for a fee), but rooms are dark and basic and could use some updating. The outdoor pool, partly shaded by pines and lined with lounge chairs, is a peaceful place to relax. And there's a small, comprehensive fitness center and a business center. Wi-Fi is free throughout and meeting space is available for 250 people. Another option to consider could be the HarbourSide III at Shelter Cove Harbour, which has units with full kitchens.
The 104-room Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head is a mid-range chain property located off a busy road on the Intracoastal Waterway, a 30-minute drive to downtown Hilton Head. The lobby is bright, colorful, and attractive and has a spacious area where breakfast is served (for a fee), but rooms are dark and basic and could use some updating. The outdoor pool, partly shaded by pines and lined with lounge chairs, is a peaceful place to relax. And there's a small, comprehensive fitness center and a business center. Wi-Fi is free throughout and meeting space is available for 250 people. Another option to consider could be the HarbourSide III at Shelter Cove Harbour, which has units with full kitchens.
Though it is part of the Holiday Inn chain, the Beach House Resort feels more like a boutique hotel. In early 2014, the hotel completed renovations to the lobby, opened a restaurant, and redid some of the common areas. This upper-middle-range property is a good value compared to other nearby resorts, and additional renovations throughout 2016 brought modern decor elements to most of the rooms. Guests who want a good look at the sea should note that rooms facing the ocean only offer a partial view obscured by trees and the pool area.
Though it is part of the Holiday Inn chain, the Beach House Resort feels more like a boutique hotel. In early 2014, the hotel completed renovations to the lobby, opened a restaurant, and redid some of the common areas. This upper-middle-range property is a good value compared to other nearby resorts, and additional renovations throughout 2016 brought modern decor elements to most of the rooms. Guests who want a good look at the sea should note that rooms facing the ocean only offer a partial view obscured by trees and the pool area.
The retro-style Thunderbird Inn is a fun, throwback idea that doesn't quite meet the standards of budget hotels in this day and age. Though the decor and free treats are appreciated, they can't make up for the small, outdated, noisy rooms that are greatly in need of an overhaul. The hotel location is within easy walking distance to Savannah's Historical District, but the area directly outside of the hotel grounds can be a bit dicey at night. Cheap parking and budget rates might draw the most frugal of travelers, but the lower costs probably aren't worth the sacrifices guests must make to stay there.
The retro-style Thunderbird Inn is a fun, throwback idea that doesn't quite meet the standards of budget hotels in this day and age. Though the decor and free treats are appreciated, they can't make up for the small, outdated, noisy rooms that are greatly in need of an overhaul. The hotel location is within easy walking distance to Savannah's Historical District, but the area directly outside of the hotel grounds can be a bit dicey at night. Cheap parking and budget rates might draw the most frugal of travelers, but the lower costs probably aren't worth the sacrifices guests must make to stay there.
The 86-room River Street Inn is a mid-range boutique packed with local charm and character. Rooms are classic and lovely, with four-poster beds, hardwood floors, period furniture, and big windows. Some have decorative fireplaces, small balconies, and exposed brick walls. With four solid restaurants on-site, guests don’t have to go far to sample some great Southern cuisine, although the hotel's location in the Historic District allows for easy walking distance to many more eateries, as well as to top attractions and shops. Rates aren’t low for a three-pearl property, but this boutique has some nice touches that add value, including free nightly wine and cheese hours, free Wi-Fi, loaner bikes, and a pleasant fitness center. The Planters Inn in the Historic District offers similar features at slightly lower prices.
The 86-room River Street Inn is a mid-range boutique packed with local charm and character. Rooms are classic and lovely, with four-poster beds, hardwood floors, period furniture, and big windows. Some have decorative fireplaces, small balconies, and exposed brick walls. With four solid restaurants on-site, guests don’t have to go far to sample some great Southern cuisine, although the hotel's location in the Historic District allows for easy walking distance to many more eateries, as well as to top attractions and shops. Rates aren’t low for a three-pearl property, but this boutique has some nice touches that add value, including free nightly wine and cheese hours, free Wi-Fi, loaner bikes, and a pleasant fitness center. The Planters Inn in the Historic District offers similar features at slightly lower prices.
Thanks to a 2015 revamp, the upper-middle-range Doubletree Savannah is one of the most elegant and high-end outposts of this typically simple chain. The lobby is swanky and classy, thanks to a combination of contemporary furnishings, rich colors, and traditional architectural details. There's a white-tablecloth restaurant and a relaxed sports bar, plus a pool. Rooms are equally sharp, with attractive gray-scale wall art as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. However, some get so much street noise that earplugs are offered. Freebies include happy hour drinks and chocolate chip cookies. While the stylish atmosphere and great location make this hotel a good choice for a business trip or vacation, those looking for something even trendier plus an excellent restaurant should check out the slightly pricier Andaz Savannah.
Thanks to a 2015 revamp, the upper-middle-range Doubletree Savannah is one of the most elegant and high-end outposts of this typically simple chain. The lobby is swanky and classy, thanks to a combination of contemporary furnishings, rich colors, and traditional architectural details. There's a white-tablecloth restaurant and a relaxed sports bar, plus a pool. Rooms are equally sharp, with attractive gray-scale wall art as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. However, some get so much street noise that earplugs are offered. Freebies include happy hour drinks and chocolate chip cookies. While the stylish atmosphere and great location make this hotel a good choice for a business trip or vacation, those looking for something even trendier plus an excellent restaurant should check out the slightly pricier Andaz Savannah.
The Kehoe House is quaint, historic inn housed in a beautifully restored 1892 mansion. The 13 rooms are all elegant and classic (without feeling fussy or dated), with antique-style wood furniture, decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors, and chandeliers. Most have a large veranda overlooking tree-lined Columbia Square. There are few amenities, but freebies galore (free Wi-Fi, cooked-to-order breakfast), and the location in the Historic District is hard to beat.
The Kehoe House is quaint, historic inn housed in a beautifully restored 1892 mansion. The 13 rooms are all elegant and classic (without feeling fussy or dated), with antique-style wood furniture, decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors, and chandeliers. Most have a large veranda overlooking tree-lined Columbia Square. There are few amenities, but freebies galore (free Wi-Fi, cooked-to-order breakfast), and the location in the Historic District is hard to beat.
After renovations in 2014 and 2015, this former Country Inn & Suites emerged as an airy, stylish hotel that brings Southern hospitality into the 21st century. The traditional style has a contemporary edge, and spacious rooms have signature B Hotels bedding and mini-fridges (but no coffeemakers or microwaves). The hotel is located in a quiet area on the outskirts on the Historic District, but it's still within walking distance of major attractions. Features include an indoor pool and a gym (though they're both small), and the free breakfast includes hot options. Guests may also want to compare rates with the Holiday Inn Express Savannah-Historic District, which has a more central location, bigger pool, and more room amenities.
After renovations in 2014 and 2015, this former Country Inn & Suites emerged as an airy, stylish hotel that brings Southern hospitality into the 21st century. The traditional style has a contemporary edge, and spacious rooms have signature B Hotels bedding and mini-fridges (but no coffeemakers or microwaves). The hotel is located in a quiet area on the outskirts on the Historic District, but it's still within walking distance of major attractions. Features include an indoor pool and a gym (though they're both small), and the free breakfast includes hot options. Guests may also want to compare rates with the Holiday Inn Express Savannah-Historic District, which has a more central location, bigger pool, and more room amenities.
The Mansion on Forsyth Park is arguably one of the best -- and most special -- hotels in town, with a wonderful art collection, a great cooking school, a solid spa, an outdoor relaxation pool and a popular restaurant on-site. Spacious rooms have eclectic designer-level decor, with vintage furnishings and contemporary touches, plus deep soaking tubs, high-tech amenities, and original artwork on the walls. Those wanting to be in the heart of the tourist action might prefer a property located closer to the riverfront, however.
The Mansion on Forsyth Park is arguably one of the best -- and most special -- hotels in town, with a wonderful art collection, a great cooking school, a solid spa, an outdoor relaxation pool and a popular restaurant on-site. Spacious rooms have eclectic designer-level decor, with vintage furnishings and contemporary touches, plus deep soaking tubs, high-tech amenities, and original artwork on the walls. Those wanting to be in the heart of the tourist action might prefer a property located closer to the riverfront, however.
This upscale boutique hotel has a location right by the river, on the northern edge of the Historic District. It has 75 rooms (though some are small for the price) with outstanding bathrooms and unique high-end decor inspired by the period when 18th-century British maritime settlers landed in Savannah (think: headboards of red velvet and sturdy dark wood, faux fur throws, leather and brass accents). One of the most attractive features of this boutique is the hopping rooftop bar with river views, which is popular with locals and tourists alike. But it lacks some amenities standard in properties of this category (and high price point), such as a pool or a spa.
This upscale boutique hotel has a location right by the river, on the northern edge of the Historic District. It has 75 rooms (though some are small for the price) with outstanding bathrooms and unique high-end decor inspired by the period when 18th-century British maritime settlers landed in Savannah (think: headboards of red velvet and sturdy dark wood, faux fur throws, leather and brass accents). One of the most attractive features of this boutique is the hopping rooftop bar with river views, which is popular with locals and tourists alike. But it lacks some amenities standard in properties of this category (and high price point), such as a pool or a spa.