The Thunderbird InnvsPlanters Inn
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Planters Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to The Thunderbird Inn. Planters Inn ranks #8 in Savannah with approval from 7 sources such as Rough Guide, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
The Thunderbird Inn
611 West Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Fodor's
"It offers all the modern amenities of standard brand hotels—flat-screen TV, fridge, coffeepot, etc.—but at a highly competitive rate for this part of town." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A little dab of Palm Springs, a little dip of Vegas best describes this renovated vintage-chic 1964 motel that wins its own popularity contest." Full review
Rough Guide
"Quirky vintage motel with retro fittings, opposite the Greyhound station. Free Krispy Kremes and wi-fi."
Oyster
Budget
"The retro-style Thunderbird Inn is a fun, throwback idea that doesn't quite meet the standards of budget hotels in this day and age." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This vintage hotel packs more personality into each room than your average stay." Full review
Frommer's
"Although it's within a 5-minute walk from the edge of Savannah's Historic District, the Sputnik-era architecture of this "hip hotel" makes it seem a world away." 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