Best Western Savannah Historic District

412 West Bay St., Savannah, GA 31401 United States (USA) near Exit 167b a on I-16 (~1.1km)
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2.5 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 1788 guest reviews

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  • With an outdoor pool!
  • Free breakfast available
  • Avg. Group Discount of 11.0%!
  • Fitness center on property
  • Hotel has 89 rooms
  • Check out time: 11:00 AM
  • Group score of 10.0/10

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Local Attractions

Ideally located in the heart of Savannah's Historic District, Best Western Savannah Historic District places guests within walking distance of the city's most iconic attractions. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of River Street, explore the vibrant shops and galleries of City Market, or take in the beauty of Forsyth Park with its famous fountain. Guests can also enjoy a variety of nearby dining options, including Vic's on the River, The Olde Pink House, Tubby's Seafood River Street, and Treylor Park, all just a short walk from the hotel. With easy access to historic landmarks, museums, ghost tours, and Savannah's scenic squares, our hotel serves as the perfect home base for both leisure and group travelers.

Verified Reviews of Best Western Savannah Historic District

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Friendly"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Front desk person very friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Nov-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 16 to Mon Nov 17 2025 at a $121.60 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 14-Apr-2026:
Dear Mm C.We're thrilled you took the time to share your feedback and enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind compliments towards our front desk staff. We hope to host you again in the near future and thank you for staying at the Best Western Savannah Historic District.Warmest Regards,Hayley JohnsDirector of Sales
"Clean and close to everything"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Hotel is so close to the river walk. Great location.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 25 to Sat Sep 27 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 05-Oct-2025:
Dear Bradley B, We truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your feedback with us and for letting us be your host hotel. We hope you will come back to see us again when you're traveling to Savannah.All the best, Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
"Nice & Clean Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room was nice and clean. The hotel was close to what we wanted to visit.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 13 to Fri May 16 2025 at a $171.32 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 14-Apr-2026:
Thank you for staying with us! We're glad you found your room clean and enjoyed our prime location close to everything you wanted to explore. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Savannah.Kindly, Hayley JohnsDirector of Sales
"Everything was great."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Always enjoy our stay there. Just wish it was easier for elderly people that aren't tech savvy. If my daughter hadn't been there. I would have been lost on parking and other things.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 03 to Sun May 04 2025 at a $324.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 08-May-2025:
Dear Wanda L., We truly appreciate you staying at the Best Western Savannah Historic District. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will come back to visit soon! All the best, Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
"Great location and accommodations."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great location and accommodations. Recommend 100%!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 03 to Fri Apr 04 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 06-May-2025:
Dear Jorge V., We sincerely appreciate your lovely feedback towards our location and accommodations. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're so glad you chose to make us your home away from home and we hope to see you again in the near future.All the best, Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
"Smelly"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
The place smelled and nasty, I would not even take my shoes off.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 04 to Fri Mar 07 2025 at a $181.66 average nightly rate.
"Good Breakfast!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and good!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 14 to Mon Feb 17 2025 at a $159.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 06-May-2025:
Dear Lisa B., We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our property and appreciate your compliments towards our breakfast and staff. Thank you so much. We hope you will let us host you again when you are traveling to Savannah. Warmest regards,Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
"Great staff.Very helpful."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean Room
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 21 to Thu Jan 23 2025 at a $124.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 31-Jan-2025:
Dear Judith H.,Thank you for sharing your compliments towards the cleanliness of our hotel through your review. We love to hear such great things and we hope you will let us host you again when you are traveling through Savannah, GA again.Warmest regards,Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
"Comfortable bed king size, wish they had a shower rather than a tub."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We will be back. Morning continental breakfast is a perk!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 13 to Tue Jan 14 2025 at a $122.36 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 22-Jan-2025:
Dear Cheri R., We truly appreciate you taking the time to review our hotel and we're so glad you let us host you. Thank you for joining us for our full, hot complimentary breakfast; we're excited to hear you enjoyed it! Regarding our dual tub/showers, we do have rooms with walk-in showers if you'd like to book one of those for the future. We certainly hope you will be back. Thank you again. Warmest regards,Hayley Johns, Director of Sales
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1788 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to the Best Western Savannah Historic District, where Southern hospitality, comfort, and an unbeatable location come together in the heart of the Savannah Historic District at Bay Street and MLK. Step outside our doors and you are one block from the energy of River Street, Plant Riverside District, and City Market—home to Savannah's most popular dining, shopping, galleries, live music, and nightlife. Groups love that they can park once and explore the very best of Savannah entirely on foot.Our hotel places guests within easy reach of museums, historic homes, theaters, churches, tour routes, and festival venues throughout downtown. We are especially convenient for visitors to Savannah College of Art and Design buildings and galleries, and just minutes from the Savannah Convention Center, the Port of Savannah, area hospitals, and corporate offices—making us an ideal choice for business, education, government, religious, sports, and social groups.We are proud to be a Girl Scout–friendly hotel, welcoming troops visiting the birthplace of the Girl Scouts, and a favorite for history buffs seeking the true charm and culture of Savannah. Guests visiting for holidays, parades, and special events such as St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest appreciate being within walking distance of the festivities without needing transportation.Guests consistently comment on the friendliness of our team, the cleanliness of our property, and the comfort of our rooms. Our AAA Inspector noted our “comfortable, modern rooms and large attractive baths,” along with thoughtful touches like white noise machines in every guestroom to help mask the sounds of the lively historic district. Rooms on the back side of the hotel offer an especially quiet retreat after a full day of activity.Each morning, groups gather for a complimentary full American breakfast featuring hot favorites like scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and fresh Belgium waffles with toppings. Throughout the day, guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, access to our fitness center, outdoor heated pool, business center, and grab-and-go market. A lobby microwave, in-room mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and sound machines add extra convenience, especially for longer stays.Traveling with a motorcoach or oversized vehicle? On-site parking with motorcoach space makes arrivals and departures simple in a district where parking is often a challenge. We are also a pet-friendly hotel, welcoming four-legged family members.While we do not offer dedicated meeting space, groups are welcome to gather in our breakfast area for informal meet-ups before heading out to explore.From waterfront entertainment and historic tours to SCAD events, shopping excursions, dining experiences, and citywide festivals, everything that draws visitors to Savannah is just steps away. At the end of the day, guests return to a clean, comfortable room and a team that genuinely cares about their stay.For groups seeking walkability, location, comfort, and true Southern service, the Best Western Savannah Historic District is the perfect home base for experiencing the very best of Savannah.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2020
Floors: 3
Rooms: 89
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 89
Handicap Rooms: 5
Rooms with 1 Bed: 20
Rooms with 2 Beds: 69
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 0
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.4 Km
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.4 Km
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Guests are invited to unwind in our seasonally heated outdoor pool, open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Whether enjoying a quiet moment after exploring Savannah's Historic District or spending time with your group, it offers a comfortable and relaxing setting.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Based on contract agreement.
Nightly Parking: 38
Typical Group Deposit: based on contract
Total Taxes: 15.00%
Total Misc Fees: ₫157957.72 VND
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 8.00% (City Taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 6.00 Per Night (Tourism/GA Road Fee)
City Tax: 7.00% (GA State Taxes)
Parking Fee: 38.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 6.00 Per Person (roundtrip)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

18 miles from airport

Local Shuttle Info: Enjoy complimentary DOT shuttle service throughout the entire Historic District, offering easy access to all major attractions, available daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Breakfast Information

Guests enjoy a complimentary full American breakfast buffet featuring hot favorites such as eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, homemade grits, hashbrowns, and freshly prepared Belgium waffles with a variety of toppings. The buffet also includes an assortment of danishes, muffins, and bagels, along with coffee, juices, and bottled water.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
We’re pleased to welcome your four-legged family members, with up to two dogs allowed per stay and a $75 non-refundable fee.

Parking Info

Our property provides convenient on-site parking for both individual vehicles and motorcoaches, with guest vehicle parking offered at $38.00 per day, and motorcoach parking subject to fees determined by the City of Savannah.

Internet / WiFI

Best Western Savannah Historic District offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi with 50/50 Mbps bandwidth, providing guests with fast and reliable connectivity for both business and leisure needs.

Cleaning Policies

At the Best Western Savannah Historic District, guest comfort and cleanliness are a top priority. Each guest room is thoroughly cleaned and inspected by our professional housekeeping team prior to arrival to ensure a fresh and welcoming environment. During your stay, daily housekeeping service is provided to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, allowing your guests to relax and enjoy a consistently comfortable experience.

About Best Western Hotels

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  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
The Promenade a Historic Savannah Hotel

Seasonality and Projections at Best Western Savannah Historic District

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Savannah Historic District

This graph illustrates fluctuations of sleeping room prices for both our group quotes and the most competitive individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 22.3% in the month of August 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $309 in the month of April 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Savannah Historic District in a month when rates are lower.

FAQs about Best Western Savannah Historic District

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Savannah Historic District have?

There are 89 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Savannah Historic District?

Guests enjoy a complimentary full American breakfast buffet featuring hot favorites such as eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, homemade grits, hashbrowns, and freshly prepared Belgium waffles with a variety of toppings. The buffet also includes an assortment of danishes, muffins, and bagels, along with coffee, juices, and bottled water.

What parking is available at Best Western Savannah Historic District?

Our property provides convenient on-site parking for both individual vehicles and motorcoaches, with guest vehicle parking offered at $38.00 per day, and motorcoach parking subject to fees determined by the City of Savannah.

How much does internet cost?

Best Western Savannah Historic District offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi with 50/50 Mbps bandwidth, providing guests with fast and reliable connectivity for both business and leisure needs.

Is there a gym at Best Western Savannah Historic District?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Savannah Historic District?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Guests are invited to unwind in our seasonally heated outdoor pool, open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Whether enjoying a quiet moment after exploring Savannah’s Historic District or spending time with your group, it offers a comfortable and relaxing setting..

Can I get a group rate at Best Western Savannah Historic District?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 11.0%.

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