Discounted Savannah lodging in the historic district was never so much fun! Recommended by Ladies Home Journal, Southern Living, 10Best and Bust Magazine, business and leisure Savannah travelers and tour groups meet-up at our delightfully quirky downtown Savannah hotel near the Savannah Visitor’s & Information Center.
Pumped with retro southern-ness – that also equates to practicalities -- the popular historic downtown Savannah hotel’s location, very affordable rates, and the inn’s hip, retro motel eccentricities hook up with exceptional guest comforts. Don’t be fooled about the cheap Savannah hotel rates downtown! Inclusive rates cover plush bedding, pillow-top MoonPies® at turndown, fresh Krispy Krème® donuts for breakfast in our cool cafe, plus free on-site parking. Ask about pet-friendly Savannah hotel lodging to please pet-lovers and well-trained dogs and cats.
At this fun-loving Savannah inn, travelers enjoy the essentials and simple pleasures for a comfortable stay in the downtown Savannah historic district!
• Double, Queen or King Bed choices (including connecting rooms)
• Simmons pillow-top mattresses
• Crisp linens and comfortable pillows
• Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• 25" TV with 70+ cable channels including HBO and ESPN
• Cool downtown Savannah rooms with black-out drapes
• Complimentary WiFi
• A spacious bathroom and vanity
• Spa-quality personal care amenities
• Hairdryer
• Big, fluffy towels
• Magnifying makeup mirror
Travel light. Thunderbird Inn-hotel in downtown Savannah provides the necessities and more for the Savannah traveler, whether business or personal:
• Comfortable reading chairs with good lighting
• Refrigerator
• In-room coffee/tea service
• Writing Desk with high-speed Internet connection
• Iron and ironing board
• Clock/radio
• Free local and toll-free phone calls
• Ample toiletries
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
Savannah Historic District, River Street, Round House Museum, Savannah Civic Center, Savannah International Trade Center, Savannah Wildlife Refuge, Tybee Island Lighthouse, Tybee Island, Savannah College of Art and Design, SCAD, City Market, Broughton Street
May 17, 2013
alwaysgone60, alabama | Trip type: Couples
Retro but amazing. This is a trip in itself. The staff especially Peyton and Leslie could not have shown more hospitality. They were ready to help with all our questions...
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Retro but amazing. This is a trip in itself. The staff especially Peyton and Leslie could not have shown more hospitality. They were ready to help with all our questions on places to go and how to get there. The hotel was clean, the beds were really great and offered moon pies and popcorn anytime. A little bit of traffic noise at night until about 10:00pm but not enough to interfere with your sleep. Would definitely stay there again anytime. « less
“Funky motel in downtown Savannah”
May 12, 2013
ThePackedBag, Sydney, Australia | Trip type: Solo travel
The marketing is very smart as they tell you they are the Hippest Hotel in Savannah, so you are predisposed to like them even before you arrive.
On the outside...
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The marketing is very smart as they tell you they are the Hippest Hotel in Savannah, so you are predisposed to like them even before you arrive.
On the outside it's a standard motel, with a fun paint job and funky signs. The inside is still a motel, but with nicer furnishings and cute little vintage touches like typewriters and moonpies.
If you are feeling lonely you can request George the Monkey to keep you company. He's a bit of a star and has his own Facebook page.
Breakfast is included and it's to be had in the lobby. Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee.
It's retro, fun and in an excellent location for walking into the downtown historic district.
If you are used to staying in chain hotels, mix it up a bit with this one and have some fun in Savannah. « less
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Management response from tbirdmanager, General Manager
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us; e really appreciate it! I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us! I hope the next time you're in Savannah you will stay with us!
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“Canadians are cozy and connected....”
May 7, 2013
Jo-Anne G, Sydney Mines, Canada | Trip type: Business
Listen this motel and staff were wonderful ...as from another country well up North and our first time in the deep south we were blessed here . Shana the front...
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Listen this motel and staff were wonderful ...as from another country well up North and our first time in the deep south we were blessed here . Shana the front desk-person was so awesome connected us with everything we needed. Rooms comfortable cozy. I was doing ministry as a Pastor in GA and I can tell you this place and the workers there are a Blessing....I will go back when I return to Savannah. I would also recommend Ms Dot's chicken and waffles across the street just ask the front desk they will direct you.......thanks for making my stay there a Blessing Pastor Jo-Anne « less
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Management response from tbirdmanager, General Manager
Thank you so much for staying with us! I am trilled that Shana took great care of you! One cool thing about my staff is they know interesting places to eat.
I hope you will return!
Mark Thomas
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“Mixed feelings about this gem of a place”
May 7, 2013
HeySuz_12, Woodbury, Minnesota | Trip type: Family
The outside of the Inn is a throwback to another time. The inside of our room was spacious and classy. Got our RC Colas and Moon-pies. Very fun detail. Was...
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The outside of the Inn is a throwback to another time. The inside of our room was spacious and classy. Got our RC Colas and Moon-pies. Very fun detail. Was awakened at 11:30 p.m. the first night by the front desk claiming they needed me to verify my credit card. They read off part of it and asked me to "fill in the blank". Say what?! I said no, I would deal with it in the morning. Didn't sleep too well wondering who had portions of my credit card number. The next morning I spoke with the front desk who confirmed that someone did call my room. I told her that really pissed me off. And it scared me too. So, although the Thunderbird was cute, and the lemonade and popcorn at 2:30 are refreshing, I won't be back because of the credit card issue. That and the constant traffic on Oglethorpe. « less
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Management response from tbirdmanager, General Manager
Thank you for taking the time to review my inn! I hate that we upset you with the credit card issue. I agree that 11:30 is too late to be calling a room. They should have reached out to you sooner to clear up any issue we had. I sincerely apologize!
I do hope you will come back and give us another chance to fall in love!
A lot of Savannah locals cringed when I told them my groomsmen and I were staying at the Thunderbird Inn, so I doubled down and got the honeymoon suite for...
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A lot of Savannah locals cringed when I told them my groomsmen and I were staying at the Thunderbird Inn, so I doubled down and got the honeymoon suite for my wife and I to stay in the night of our wedding. The Thunderbird team had some issues taking our block reservation, but Shana came through for us in the end. From the moment we checked in it was fun fun fun. We were perfect walking distance from City Market, the rooms are clean and easy, and we while the parking lot was fairly full, we always found a spot in the main lot and never had to use the overflow lot. We are a group of guys, and some wives came, but we never felt insecure, even walking back at 4 am.
The honeymoon suite was AWESOME with 'magic fingers' vibrating bed being a hilarious final touch for coming home exhausted after a long wedding day. My only complaint about the room is the low water pressure. It must have been a second floor issue or just that room, as the guys rooms downstairs did not have this issue at all.
We were able to have a photo shoot in the parking lot with a classic car which totally fit the motif. Everyone was cool until we revv'd the engine up at 10pm and shot flames out of the tailpipes...thats when a guest came out in his underwear and shouted at us - fair enough, we will do anything to avoid seeing grown men in tidy whities and wife beaters.
In the end, I'd recommend this place to anyone and all the locals ate their words. Peace. « less
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Management response from tbirdmanager, General Manager
Love the review! Very fun. I am glad you had a great time. I hate that there was reservation issues. I hope you will come back "ease the tension" with our magic fingers!
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Details
Check In:
3:00PM
Check Out:
11:00AM
Year of Last Renovation:
2006
Floors:
2
Rooms:
42
Non Smoking Rooms:
42
Handicap Rooms:
0
Suites:
3
Room Windows:
Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency:
Daily
Meeting Rooms:
0
Dist. to Food/Bars:
0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant:
3.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym:
0.3 Mi
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation: Individual Room: 48 Hours
Group Blocks: More Than 30 Days Before Arrival - No Cancellation Penalty, 29 Days before Arrival - 50% of Total Room Revenue, 14 Days before arrival - 75% of Total Room Revenue, 7 Days before arrival - 100% of Total Room Reven
Nightly Parking:
0
Total Taxes:
13.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$1.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax:
6.00%
Occupancy Tax:
7.00%
City Tax:
1.00 Per Night
Parking Fee:
0.00 Per Night
Room Types - Thunderbird Inn
Standard w/2 Queens
Two Queen Beds
Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 25-inch TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are provided. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and a makeup/shaving mirror. A desk, a wake-up call service, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Standard w/King
One King Bed
Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 25-inch TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are provided. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and a makeup/shaving mirror. A desk, a wake-up call service, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Standard w/2 Doubles
Two Full Beds
Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 25-inch TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are provided. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and a makeup/shaving mirror. A desk, a wake-up call service, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Thunderbird Inn
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
ATM
Central location
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge service
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Electronic key card
Fax available
Free local calls
Hairdryer available
Ice Maker
Internet - ethernet
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Travellers cheques accepted
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Show Pet PolicyWe L.O.V.E our pet guest! There is a pet fee per room of 25.00 for groups. Please let us pamper your pet!
Airport & Shuttle Information - Thunderbird Inn
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). 16 Miles Away From Hotel. Estimated one-way taxi cost ranges from $25-$35.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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Standard w/2 Queens
Standard w/King 
Standard w/2 Doubles 