The place is everything you want it to be. We stayed at the Perry Lane Hotel, JW Marriott Savannah Plant and the Marriot Riverfront. Walking into the Perry Lane Hotel and the JW Marriott you are greeted by the valet (really no choices in the area for parking) and when you check in you are offered a free glass of champagne. That will win me over instantly!
Perry Lane hotel’s breakfast was phenomenal; eggs benedict and freshly squeezed orange juice was spot on! This hotel is off the beaten bath but with beautiful surroundings and still walkable but more of a fifteen-minute walk to the fun areas of Savannah.
The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District is quite awesome from the moment you step into the lobby. A museum of artifacts including a VERY Large dinosaur. It also has a many bars and restaurants throughout and around the building and right on the Riverfront so once you park your car it can stay parked.
On Property Restaurant List:
Stone & Webster Chophouse, Savannah Tequila Co., Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Bar, Baobab Lounge, Graffito, Compass Pool lounge, Electric Moon & Skytop Lounge & Moon Deck, District Seafood, District Smokehouse and the Riverside Burger are located Riverside outdoors. There is also a Starbucks on site however no sandwiches available.
Marriot Riverfront located at 100 General McIntosh Blvd, definitely a different vibe but still very clean and we stayed on the riverfront side, so we had a beautiful view plus it’s fun to sit on the balcony watching the enormous container ships coming in and out of port. Dinner in the restaurant there was surprisingly good. We had a burger and salad at the Atrium Bar and it hit the spot. They also have Blue, A Savannah Bistro and The Atrium Great Room Restaurant. The hotel is an easy walk to the riverfront area where there are many bars, restaurants and shops.
Must do’s in Savannah
1) Cemeteries – Bonaventure Cemetery is beautiful with famous residents. Colonial Park Cemetery – cemetery was established in 1789.
2) Tours – Cemetery tours, Ghost Tours, Historic Tours.
3) Parks – Forsyth Park – Occupies 30 acres in the historic district.
4) Chippewa Square – The famous bench scene from Forrest Gump was filmed there.
5) Colonial Park Cemetery – One of the most famous buried in the Colonial Park Cemetery is Button Gwinnet who is a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
6) The Mercer-Williams House – Beautiful home built for General Hugh W. Mercer.
My top list of things to do in Savannahs waterfront.
1) Franklin Square is another fun area to visit. I will just say, even if you have dinner plans VISIT Vinnie Van GoGo’s and get one slice and a drink (wine for me). You will not regret it. My husband and I have yet to miss a visit there when we are in Savannah, even visiting for one night. It’s a MUST!
2) River Street has many shops, restaurants and bars. The Tequila Company has fun and exciting and super yummy drinks. We only had appetizers but enjoyed them and gave us the filling to keep our drink on! Black Rifle Coffee store is a must visit on the Riverfront.
3) If you are looking to dress up a bit and have a nice seafood and steak dinner the Chart House was spot on. It is a chain but didn’t disappoint. Inside the JW Marriott there is a steakhouse that has gotten great reviews but we have yet to try it.
Savannah, GA is a great spot to visit however we find we only need a three or four days to get our sightseeing complete.
Best part of Savannah is you can walk around with your favorite drink in your hand and a cigar!!