What is the best hotel on Forsyth Park in Savannah?

The Mansion on Forsyth Park (700 Drayton St) faces the park's famous fountain directly and is one of the best hotel addresses in Savannah — a 126-room Victorian mansion with a contemporary art collection and the 700 Drayton restaurant. Rates approximately $250–$500 per night. The Gastonian (220 E Gaston St), two blocks away, is a smaller 17-room inn with a more intimate historic atmosphere.

When should I avoid Savannah due to St. Patrick's Day crowds?

St. Patrick's Day weekend (typically the weekend surrounding March 17) is the second-largest celebration in the United States. All historic district hotels book out months ahead — often a year in advance for the most popular properties — and rates triple or quadruple. Shift your dates by a week in either direction if you're not specifically attending.

Do Savannah historic district hotels have parking?

Most historic district hotels do not have on-site parking lots due to the urban density of the neighborhood. Valet parking through hotels typically costs approximately $30–$40 per night. The Bryan Street Garage and State Street Garage are the best-located public parking options at approximately $10–$15 per day. The district is walkable enough that many visitors manage without a car.

What is the most unique boutique hotel in Savannah?

Kehoe House (123 Habersham St, Columbia Square) is a 13-room inn in an 1892 Romanesque Revival iron foundry mansion, with exceptional breakfasts and carefully maintained Victorian interiors. Rates from approximately $220–$380 per night. It is not suited to guests who prefer modern hotel amenities, but for historic atmosphere it is the most distinctive small property in the city.

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Where to Stay in Savannah

Savannah’s best hotels are concentrated within the historic district — the 2.5-square-mile grid of squares and Federal-era architecture that constitutes the city’s main attraction. Staying within the district puts every significant site within walking distance and eliminates the need for a car during your visit. The hotel stock ranges from intimate 12-room inns in restored antebellum mansions to full-service 200-room hotels on the riverfront. We cover the best options at each tier.

Luxury Hotels

The Perry Lane Hotel — 256 E Perry Lane (Perry Square, historic district). A 167-room luxury boutique hotel that is one of the best-designed large hotels in Savannah. The rooftop pool and bar have views across the historic district’s rooftops, and the lobby art program is genuinely engaging. The location — at the intersection of Perry Lane and Abercorn Street — is ideal for walking to the squares, the Telfair Museums, and the best restaurants. Rates approximately $280–$520 per night as of 2026.

The Mansion on Forsyth Park — 700 Drayton St (directly on Forsyth Park). A 126-room hotel in a Victorian mansion at the southeast corner of the park. The building is filled with an eclectic collection of contemporary art, and the 700 Drayton restaurant is a legitimate dining destination. The location — facing the Forsyth fountain — is possibly the best single hotel address in Savannah. Rates approximately $250–$500 per night as of 2026. Rates spike significantly during St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

The Gastonian — 220 E Gaston St (two blocks from Forsyth Park). A small luxury inn in two adjoining 1868 Italianate townhouses, with 17 uniquely furnished rooms, a full hot breakfast, and afternoon wine service. This is the hotel for travelers who want maximum historic atmosphere in a genuinely small, carefully managed property. Rates approximately $280–$450 per night as of 2026.

Boutique Hotels

The Brice, A Kimpton Hotel — 601 E Bay St (eastern edge of historic district, near Factors Walk). A 145-room boutique hotel in a converted 19th-century carriage house and warehouse, with a courtyard pool and a relaxed atmosphere. The location is slightly less central than the Perry Lane or Mansion, but the Brice compensates with competitive rates and a style that suits visitors who find the larger historic district hotels too formal. Rates approximately $200–$380 per night as of 2026.

Andaz Savannah — 14 Barnard St (Ellis Square). A 151-room Hyatt-brand boutique hotel on Ellis Square, one of the more recently restored squares in the historic district. The rooftop bar is a consistent draw, and the location gives immediate walking access to City Market and the Telfair Academy. Rates approximately $200–$360 per night as of 2026.

Kehoe House — 123 Habersham St (Columbia Square). A Romanesque Revival mansion built in 1892 for iron foundry owner William Kehoe, now a 13-room inn with exceptional breakfasts and carefully maintained Victorian interiors. One of the most atmospheric places to stay in the city. Rates approximately $220–$380 per night as of 2026. Not suited to guests who prefer modern hotel amenities over historic character.

Planters Inn — 29 Abercorn St (Reynolds Square). A 60-room boutique hotel in a converted 19th-century building on one of the most elegantly proportioned squares in the historic district. The location between the waterfront and the main squares is excellent. Rates approximately $160–$300 per night as of 2026.

Full-Service Hotels

Hyatt Regency Savannah — 2 W Bay St (riverfront). A 351-room full-service convention hotel on the Savannah River with river-view rooms available on upper floors. The atrium lobby is striking; the location is convenient for the riverfront and the western historic district. Rates approximately $180–$320 per night as of 2026.

Hilton Savannah DeSoto — 15 E Liberty St (central historic district). A 246-room full-service hotel in the heart of the historic district, a consistent performer for travelers who want brand-name reliability without paying boutique-hotel premiums. Rates approximately $160–$280 per night as of 2026.

Practical Booking Notes

St. Patrick’s Day: Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration (typically the weekend surrounding March 17) is the second-largest in the United States. The historic district fills completely, rates for all hotels triple or quadruple from normal, and reservations must be made months in advance — often a year ahead for the most popular properties. If your dates fall in mid-March without a specific St. Patrick’s Day purpose, consider shifting by a week in either direction.

Parking: Most historic district hotels do not have on-site parking lots, given the urban density of the neighborhood. Valet parking through hotels typically costs approximately $30–$40 per night as of 2026. The Bryan Street Garage and the State Street Garage are the best-located public parking options within the historic district, costing approximately $10–$15 per day. If you plan to stay within the historic district and Tybee Island for your entire visit, you can manage without a car — most sites are walkable or accessible by the DOT shuttle.

High season: Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) are the most popular seasons. Summer is hot and humid but sees lower hotel rates; January and February are the least expensive months.

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