Ballastone InnvsThe DeSoto
Ballastone Inn and The DeSoto are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Ballastone Inn scores slightly higher than The DeSoto. Ballastone Inn scores 83 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including Star Service, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Ballastone Inn
14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"Now it’s acclaimed as a particularly romantic getaway, with 19th-century period details."
Travel + Leisure
"At the Ballastone Inn, an Italianate mansion three blocks from the waterfront, rooms have canopied poster beds and mahogany armoires." Full review
Star Service
"A small fragrant-flower-of-a-hotel steeped in antebellum charm, Ballastone Inn consistently ranks at the top of the list of Savannah's fine traditional bed-and-breakfasts." Full review
Fodor's
"Step back into the Victorian era at this sumptuous inn on the National Register of Historic Places,." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxe room or suite at a beautiful, central inn – includes breakfast, sherry, hors d'oeuvres and more." Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Romantic and stylishly decorated bed-and-breakfast in a four-story 1838 antebellum mansion, in the heart of Savannah’s historic district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why did this hotel catch your attention?
Walking up Ballastone Inn's curved iron staircase feels like stepping successively back in time to the early 19th century." Full review
Frommer's
"Luxurious and highly romantic hotel...when it comes to the rooms, all of them are decorated in a period style, but quality differs a lot depending on price point." Full review
The DeSoto
15 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The name of this well-managed commercial hotel still evokes a bit of glamour -- built in 1890, this hotel was for many generations the city's grandest." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 246-room Hilton Savannah DeSoto places visitors within walking distance from many popular attractions, bars, and restaurants." Full review
Star Service
"Hotel guests enjoy the best views of any hotel in the historic district, and the hotel stands atop a site of an American Revolution battle and later military barracks." Full review
Fodor's
"Expect tasteful contemporary furnishings at this 15-story property with a rooftop pool, convenient restaurant and pub, and a downtown location." Full review
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For the best view of the city's historic skyline, ask for a room on the 13th floor.