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News from around the Blog

  • Savannah’s Historical Squares: Orleans Square

    Orleans Square in Jackson Ward Orleans Square and Jackson Ward names are both tied to the war of 1812. The square memorialized the Battle of New Orleans (1815). While Jackson Ward is named after then General Andrew Jackson who grew

  • Savannah Historical Squares – Elbert Square

    Actually, once home to square space, Elbert Ward, like Liberty Ward, has nearly been erased to the progress of time… AKA Highway 17 and Interstate 16. Elbert Ward and Square In 1801, Elbert Ward and square were

  • Savannah Historical Squares – Liberty Square

    Why or how is a square lost? Well, because they aren’t squares anymore. In fact, they are mostly glorified tracks of grass. Liberty Ward & Square Liberty Ward and its square were laid out in 1799 and

  • Savannah: A Southern Journey Photo Contest 2022

    Get your photo on the cover of Savannah: A Southern Journey The Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) is seeking submissions to determine the cover photo for the fourteenth edition of Savannah: A Southern Journey. Savannah consistently

Upcoming Events

  • Market at Forsyth Park

    Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah's Forsyth Park every Saturday at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue. The Saturday Market at Forsyth Park occurs every week from 9am-1pm. We have a variety of food

  • Market at Forsyth Park

    Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah's Forsyth Park every Saturday at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue. The Saturday Market at Forsyth Park occurs every week from 9am-1pm. We have a variety of food

  • Market at Forsyth Park

    Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah's Forsyth Park every Saturday at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue. The Saturday Market at Forsyth Park occurs every week from 9am-1pm. We have a variety of food

  • Market at Forsyth Park

    Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah's Forsyth Park every Saturday at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue. The Saturday Market at Forsyth Park occurs every week from 9am-1pm. We have a variety of food

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Hampton Inn Savannah Historic District

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At the intersection of Bay and Abercorn, in the heart of the Savannah historic district is where old Southern charm and modern amenities meet. We are easy walking distance to River Street, City Market, shops, restaurants, and galleries. The hotel was built with traditional Savannah grey brick and the graceful lobby is furnished with beautiful antiques and heart pine floors. Now Pet Friendly!

Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic District

This Southern contemporary style hotel in Savannah is located on East Bay Street and Abercorn Street. We’re within easy walking distance to River Street, the Pink House, as well as dozens of boutiques, restaurants, and Savannah’s famed squares. Stay awhile and enjoy our roof-top viewing area and pool and Free Hot Breakfast!

Safety Pledges

In addition to our own Green is Clean initiative, below are other Safety Pledges we have committed to following. Click the images to learn more about each pledge.

We've taken the Savannah Safe Pledge
We're in on the Georgia Safety Promise
We're in on the Georgia Safety Promise
We're in on the Georgia Safety Promise