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River Street Inn

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Rousakis Riverfront Plaza

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Library
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Interior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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124 E. Bay Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Place, Rousakis Riverfront Plaza
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, City Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Historic View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Historic View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Historic View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Savannah

River Street Inn places you in the centre of Savannah, steps from Rousakis Riverfront Plaza and within a short 5-minute stroll of Johnson Square. Highlights at this historic hotel include 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Broken Keel, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Bootlegger is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a free manager's reception. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Savannah hotel include Savannah Center for Fine Art and City Market.

What's nearby

  • Rousakis Riverfront Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • River Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Abercorn Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 12 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vic's On the River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Savannah's Candy Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Olde Pink House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quinns - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cotton Exchange Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

River Street Inn

Historic hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Rousakis Riverfront Plaza
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic River Street Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1817
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
River Street Inn offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 23 metres
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 6 to 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bootlegger
  • Broken Keel

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1817
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 34.24 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and USD 6.00 to 10.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

River Street Savannah
River Street Inn
River Street Inn Savannah
River Street Inn Hotel
River Street Hotel Savannah
River Street Inn Savannah Ga
River Street Inn Savannah
River Street Inn Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at River Street Inn?

Yep, River Street Inn has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 50 per day.

Are there any beaches close to River Street Inn?

The closest beach to River Street Inn is Butter Bean Beach (15.1 km).

What makes River Street Inn a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at River Street Inn.

Does River Street Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Street Inn?

No, River Street Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River Street Inn?

Yep, River Street Inn has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at River Street Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at River Street Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

River Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1265 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1771 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful location and very helpful staff. Very centrally located to a lot of options that are walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance! Accessibility to shopping and dining was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
only coffee offered; no breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will was *wonderful.* He was our bartender for the happy hour for 2 days. He was helpful, kind, and fast! We loved our balcony, river-facing room. It had a beautiful view and was clean. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty we then moved to another room that had cockroaches in the bathroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeriy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, perfect location, great views, awesome amenities, free open bar from 4PM to 530 PM.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views of the river and location were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexei

Dirty hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully appointed hotel. There is nothing negative I can say about it! It is charming, perfectly located within walking distance of everything and the staff is extraordinary. The evening manager reception was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The River Street Inn! Staff was welcoming and very friendly! Definitely would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mid pm lounge was amazing and Baily very helpful and attentive to us, especially as we sat outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff. Beautiful room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay at the Inn! The staff (especially Cassandra) were lovely, warm and welcoming and the accommodations were clean and well appointed. We could not have asked for a better location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The room was a little loud and squeaky being located right under the office. Great staff and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Charleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Exquisite property & friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a king suite with a balcony over looking the river. View was beautiful. Staff was very polite at the front desk and at the restaurant. Food was delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the extra amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025