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My wife and I are heading to Savannah for a 4th of July getaway. Looking for the best property to call home for 3-4 days. Would like to have a view of fireworks if possible. Would like the property to be special. Thoughts? Would also appreciate ideas of things to do/see/places to eat. in the area.
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Shoeman
I have not been to Savannah in several years, but we loved it there. We stayed at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort which is on it's own island. The hotel pool is right on the river and Cargo ships go right by the hotel. We found this fascinating. The hotel provides a ferry shuttle between the island and downtown Savannah (5 to 10 minute ride and the ferry goes back and back forth all day - make sure this schedule is still in tact). Go on a walking tour of this historic city and as an alternative, the Pink House Restaurant has a sister restaurant called Garibaldi Café. Both restaurants are great. We had a rental car and took a drive to Tybee Island. You will have to ask the hotel about viewing fireworks. Also, finding a place to have a low country boil can be fun and delicious.
Lovely spot with excellent piano bar to stop by for a beverage is https://www.vicsontheriver.com/.
And for that low country boil on Tybee Island give https://thecrabshack.com/ a try.
As for hotels we were not overly fond of the Hotel in Savannah, Georgia | Savannah Marriott Riverfront as it was in need of a remodel at the time (probably six or seven years ago), but the location was pretty good. Seems there are many other spots to select from in the area so you should get some excellent ideas from other Insiders. Here is my comment on the hotel from a pretty old review of the place from the https://insiders.marriott.com/docs/DOC-13379.
We just returned from the Riverfront Hotel. I will agree that the entire staff was extremely friendly and wants to be helpful, hotel has a great location on the river, yet there were a few issues.
When we checked in we were told we "they were able to upgrade our room to a water view", well that is the exact room I had booked. That seemed to somewhat confuse the nice young lady checking us in, so we had a nice laugh about it. The upgrade I would have thought would put us on the concierge level which we had access to anyway. She also told us they were sending foam pillows (which we both prefer) to the room. Well, the pillows never showed up so we called and asked for them and promptly they did arrive. We actually ended up with four foam pillows, not one of which was thicker than about an inch....certainly not foam. We didn't want to be pests so made it work.
As jsuealge68 mentioned the rooms were somewhat worn yet fairly good sized, but lack drawer space. The hotel has the Embassy Suite look in the lobby and indoor pool area, not the look for a full service Marriott Hotel we expected.
On day two our room we had been gone all day long, yet the room didn't get cleaned. We found a maid in the hallway around 6:30 PM and asked for clean towels and to empty the trash cans which she did smiling and apologizing the entire time. Again, not a big issue just little things that started to get annoying.
The only morning the CL was open for breakfast during our stay offered the usual breads and fruit selections, eggs and oatmeal. Found it odd however, there as no sausage, bacon, or other type of meat which normally accompanies the eggs. Would have thought also in the south they might have had some grits!
Savannah is a great city with fabulous dining options off the river, but not sure I'd stay at this hotel again. The Bohemian I'll look at next time.
Hey, shoeman1000! We loved the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. They were deep into a renovation, put us in a huge suite on the river, and helped us celebrate our wedding anniversary visit. If you are given (or select) a riverfront room, I believe that you will be able to see the fireworks at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. And you may enjoy viewing from outside on their patio.
Hotel in Savannah, Georgia | Savannah Marriott Riverfront
This said, the Westin is directly across the river from Rousakis Riverfront Plaza.
Savannah, GA Hotel - Resort | The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Enjoy yourself! C
We had a late lunch on the patio at Tubby's Seafood and were very pleased with the food, service and outstanding riverfront view. C
My son lives in Savannah so I do not need to stay in hotels. But in a survey of the best rooftop bars in each state, the bar at the Perry Lane Hotel was voted #1 in Georgia. Marriott is building a few new properties on West Bay and West River Roads. I do not know if they have opened yet.
Of course you will want to tour the Historic District and walk through Forsyth Park. You should eat breakfast at Back in the Day Bakery; eat lunch at Tequila's Town and eat dinner at Cotton & Rye. These do not have to be done on the same day though.
For some interesting entertainment, take in the Ghost Coast Distillery tour.
Love love love Savannah!! Mrs Wilkes Dining house is a great experience for lunch if you don’t mind a wait. Leopolds ice cream, The Olde Pink House and visiting Byrd’s cookies were a few other food indulgence favorites.