- Best for: Solo vacationers, households, buddy teams
- Location: North Historic District, Savannah
- Can’t-miss function: On Sunday evenings, the lodge presents a wine cart within the foyer. It’s a good time to socialize with different visitors.
- In a nutshell: Sleeping right here appears like staying inside a bit of historical past because of the inn’s Nineteenth-century origins, uncovered brick partitions, and prime location throughout the road from the riverfront. While some inns would possibly really feel stuffy, this one strikes a extra approachable steadiness, with considerate touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn within the rooms, and welcome drinks.
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Rooms
The very first thing I observed after I entered my nook king room on the inn was simply how lofty the ceilings are: about 18 ft excessive, which provides a way of grandeur. With solely 28 visitor rooms, the inn feels like a boutique, thoughtfully detailed with historic touches like uncovered brick, heavy floral drapes, and complex crown molding. The nook king presents loads of area to unfold out with a seating space, although I spent a great period of time simply daydreaming whereas gazing out the home windows overlooking Bay Street. I additionally actually appreciated the complimentary bottled water and buttered popcorn—excellent for snacking after a protracted day of journey.
Food and drink
There are two on-site eating choices: Debi’s, an informal spot serving Southern fare for breakfast or lunch, and Tandem Coffee & Spirits, the place all visitors are handled to a complimentary drink of their selecting. Debi’s is a Savannah establishment, having been round since 1972, and stays a draw for hearty omelets and fried rooster.
While Debi’s feels nearly cavernous with its brick-laden floor flooring area, Tandem is decidedly extra trendy, with giant home windows overlooking the road and a sophisticated cocktail menu.
Amenities and experiences
The facilities are restricted—there’s no health heart or pool—however it doesn’t really feel like something is lacking. Who wants a health club when you possibly can rack up steps on a one-mile stretch alongside the Savannah River? The inn serves as extra of a cushty residence base in between outings—the foyer is a cushty spot to talk or learn a e book, and the on-site eating places provide comfort. It’s additionally a pet-friendly lodge (for an extra payment), which is a superb perk for pet homeowners who wish to keep in downtown Savannah.
What to do close by
Staying right here places you inside strolling distance of a lot of Savannah’s hottest sights. On my morning stroll, I made my option to Johnson Square—certainly one of Savannah’s 23 historic squares—earlier than catching the free dot Express Shuttle into the Starland District for breakfast. First-time guests may even wish to prioritize town’s necessities, together with Forsyth Park, the SCAD Museum of Art, and the Beach Institute, an African American cultural heart.
Just just a few blocks from the lodge, Broughton Street is a simple wander for looking boutiques just like the Posh Loft and Paris Market, adopted by a espresso on the Coffee Fox. For revelrous sorts, the East Bay Inn’s location is particularly superb because it’s simply steps from the full of life bars and eating places alongside Bay and River Streets.
The backstory
The constructing that homes the lodge has lived many lives since its development in 1852. It was as soon as a cotton warehouse, bakery, and pharmaceutical firm earlier than ultimately sitting vacant for many years. It was reworked into an inn in 1984, and was bought by Verdigreen Hotels in 2025. Verdigreen, based by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, focuses on revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) in addition to the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.
Insider tip
Bay Street can get a bit of raucous at night time, however the inn gives earplugs and white noise machines to assist buffer the sound. Also, there’s a resident ghost named Charlie. I didn’t meet him (or did I…), however visitors say he’s pleasant.
Final concerns:
- Family pleasant: Yes, each kids and pets (for a payment) are welcome
- Accessibility: Yes, extra info available here