The GastonianvsPlanters Inn
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Gastonian - A Boutique Inn scores slightly higher than Planters Inn. The Gastonian - A Boutique Inn comes in at #4 in Savannah with accolades from 8 sources like Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Gastonian
220 East Gaston Street, Savannah, GA 31401
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"In this atmospheric Italianate inn, built in 1868, all have fireplaces and are decorated with a mix of funky finds and antiques from the Georgian and Regency periods and most have whirlpool tubs." Full review
Star Service
"In a convenient central location, this longstanding favorite is one of Savannah's best, and consistent improvements cement its position in the top ranks." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Two adjoining Regency-style mansions (1868) house this luxurious historic-district inn near Forsyth Park."
Frommer's
"Luxury B&B comprising two ravishing Regency-Italianate style mansions dating back to 1868." Full review
Jetsetter
"Twin antique-filled Italianate mansions steeped in Old World charm and set at the heart of Savannah’s historic district." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated and spotless. In the morning one sits in the kitchen having great conversation with the cooks while they prepare a breakfast of your choice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you've got that 'I want to feel like a 19th-century baron' itch that just needs to be scratched, the Gastonian is the hotel you've been waiting for." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Ornate outside, luxurious within...it offers a civilized way to start and end the day, and its ambience of easy refinement is a joy to call a home-away-from-home." Full review
Planters Inn
29 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Formerly the John Wesley Hotel, this inn has the service and the charisma of a landmark Savannah property." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The small Planters Inn is certainly an authentic way to experience the Historic District -- the inn's 60 rooms are decidedly Savannah, with details such as four-poster beds and dark wood accents." Full review
Star Service
"This distinctive old workhorse dates from 1912 and combines B&B sensibilities with qualities frequently associated with a larger hotel." Full review
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Light sleepers should request one of the rooms eyeing the courtyard.
Rough Guide
"A formal, welcoming, hotel rather than a B&B, in a lovely position on Reynolds Square in the historic district."
Gayot
"Numerous period-style touches in the 60 rooms (including one suite) range from four-poster rice beds to fireplaces."
Afar Magazine
"Stepping into Planters Inn’s lobby, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into the foyer of a modernized Southern plantation home." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If you're looking for old-world Southern charm to accentuate your stay in Savannah, look no further than Planters Inn"
Savannah Travel Guide
June 14, 2021
Frommer's
"This hotel has perhaps the best location in the city, right on historic Reynolds Square with room service from the Olde Pink House next door" Full review