A drive along Savannah's Abercorn Street is a drive through the storied Georgia city's history. Abercorn Street begins at Reynolds Square and East Bay Street in old Savannah, near the edge of the Savannah River. It runs west past the City Market through the heart of modern Savannah, before curving south to skirt Hunter Army Airfield at the city's western edge. All along its route, comfortable, well-appointed hotels wait to greet Savannah's visitors with matchless Southern hospitality.
For two centuries, the Planters Inn has watched over Savannah's Reynolds Square, just steps from where Methodist Church founder John Wesley's home allegedly stood. Many of the boutique hotel's 60 rooms have views of the square's statue of Wesley. A five-minute walk east, Emmett Park stretches along a heavily wooded bluff above the Savannah River. The shops and restaurants of River Street are a block further east.
The inn's amenities include Monday through Saturday wine socials and continental breakfasts. The accommodations feature digital TV, Wi-Fi, designer toiletries, weekday newspapers and robes. All rooms, including twins, have four-poster beds. Some have fireplaces, balconies with views of the square or breakfast delivery. Adjacent to the hotel is the 18th-century Olde Pink House, offering contemporary Southern cuisine with nightly entertainment. A typical evening entrée is pecan-encrusted chicken breast served with collards, sweet potatoes with pecan-vanilla butter and blackberry bourbon glaze
Planters Inn on Reynolds Square
29 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401-2730
912-232-5678
plantersinnsavannah.com
The Hamilton-Turner Inn is located 1/2 mile west of the Planter's House. In 1886, the private residence became the first of Savannah's homes to have electricity installed. It attained further notoriety as the one-time home of legendary party-thrower Joe Odom, the subject of the 1994 book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
The 4-diamond AAA rated, non-smoking inn has 11 rooms and six suites. Bay windows, claw-foot bathtubs, queen beds and exposed brick walls are characteristic features. Suites have fireplaces or double whirlpool baths. Guests enjoy designer toiletries, complimentary access to a nearby athletic club, Wi-Fi and a selection of DVDs. The inn features southern style breakfast, afternoon tea and sweets and late evening port. The hotel accepts small pets and welcomes children 10 and older.
Hamilton-Turner Inn Bed and Breakfast
330 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-233-1833
hamilton-turnerinn.com
While the Hilton Garden in Savannah Midtown isn't in the Historic District, a complimentary shuttle covers the 4-mile journey in no time. Just east of Hunter Army Airfield and a short stroll from the upscale stores of the Abercorn Walk, the Hilton ensures a comfortable stay with its adjustable-firmness beds and ergonomic desk chairs. Active guests can choose among the on-site fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, complimentary use of an off-site facility or free in-room Stay Fit Kits.
Room amenities include flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet access, designer toiletries, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel's American Grille restaurant offers a full breakfast buffet, lunch salads, sandwiches and burgers and Southern-inspired dinners like shrimp and grits, with sautéed shrimp, tomatoes and spinach in a cream sauce on a bed of cheddar cheese grits.
Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown
5711 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31405
912-354-4716
hiltongardeninn.com
