The city of Savannah, Georgia, extends a warm Southern welcome to visitors. The Savannah River runs through the heart of the community, while guests visit for its rich history and sites of interest. The coastal community of Tybee Island is reachable within half an hour. Savannah is also a hub for industry and an important Atlantic seaport, with Gulfstream Aerospace, JCB and International Paper all located in the city. Given the city's vibrant tourism scene, a wide selection of hotels and bed-and-breakfasts are located downtown.
As its name suggests, the River Street Inn is situated on the edge of Savannah River in the city's Historic District North. Many interesting sites are accessible on foot, including the city market, Jepson Center for the Arts, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Owen-Thomas House and the Savannah History Museum. Guided tours of the city can be found at Savannah's Visitor Information Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Guest rooms afford visitors a breathtaking view of the river and downtown Savannah from panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, while three separate eateries are available on site, open throughout the day. Local alternatives include the Chart House, serving American cuisine and seafood, Dockside seafood and Cilantros Mexican restaurant.
Built at the end of the 19th century, the Olde Harbour Inn is a bed-and-breakfast accommodation overlooking the Savannah River. A number of complimentary amenities are available at the Olde Harbour Inn, including deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, a wine and cheese reception in the parlor, and even an ice cream treat each evening. Pets are welcome to stay at the hotel with no additional charges, provided they are kept in their carrier when left alone in guest rooms and they do not enter public areas. Guests who want to dine away from the hotel can visit the nearby Oyster Bar, One Eyed Lizzie's, serving Southwestern cuisine, and Spanky's Pizzeria are each within a two-minute walk.
Based in Savannah's Victorian District West, Park Avenue Manor is a bed-and-breakfast venue. This family-run hotel was in the top 10 "Best of bedandbreakfast.com Awards 2010-11" and offers visitors a stay in a renovated late 19th-century Victorian house. Guest rooms include authentic fireplaces, while free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the hotel. While breakfast is included in the room rate, guests will have to leave the hotel for further food and drink. Weather permitting, travelers can buy a picnic and enjoy an al fresco meal in the nearby Forsyth Park or visit the Sentient Bean cafe or Local 11 Ten for American and European menus.
Awarded the 2003 Preservation Award by the Historic Savannah Foundation, The Stephen Williams House is based in the city's Historic District. The hotel building is a Federal-style townhouse built in 1834, and is in keeping with the history of its locale -- the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, a five-minute walk away, is a good example of this. A complimentary Southern breakfast is served each morning, but guests will need to go elsewhere for further food and drink. Mellow Mushroom Pizzeria, Soho South Cafe and J. Christopher's breakfast diner are reachable within a two-minute walk. Guests staying at The Stephen Williams House are well-placed to travel the two-minute journey to the Savannah Civic Center, which makes the hotel a good location for business travelers.
