River Street Inn

Hotels
9.2 (1285 reviews)
124 East Bay Street , Savannah , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great historic atmosphere
Outstanding staff service
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Some noise from the street
Amenities could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Several reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and upkeep.
Service
9.99
Many reviews praised the excellent and attentive service from the staff.
Location
9.76
The hotel location was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Room Quality
8.71
Some rooms were described as comfortable, but others had issues that affected the overall quality.
Amenities
9.74
Positive mentions of amenities like the Manager’s Reception and coffee provided.
Value for Money
8.7
Overall impression of good value, though some indicated a desire for better cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Positive mentions of food and beverage offerings, but some areas noted as needing improvement.
Overall Experience
9.72
General positive sentiment overall, but some dissatisfaction indicated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:02

Property Description

Historic Charm and River Views
Located in the heart of the Historic District overlooking the scenic Savannah River, the River Street Inn offers a unique blend of history and comfort.

Elegant Guestrooms and Amenities
Indulge in the charm of hardwood floors, cozy bath robes, and luxurious canopy beds in select rooms. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and unwind in style while taking in views of the river.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Savor a delightful evening with a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by a delicious seafood dinner at Bernie's River Street Restaurant and Bar. End the night with live music or a coffee at Cafe M.

Experience the allure of Savannah at River Street Inn - book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Special policies exist when booking over 4 rooms. Contact the property for details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAV

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the business centre and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1285 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 9.74
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.72
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mary family_with_children us
8
Key to making our Savannah trip Amazing!
Pros:

Great location. Walking distance to every key attraction.

Cons:

Beds were a little hard and hurt my back after 2 nights

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Fearless23387104192 Family
6
Great hotel. Bad communication.
Pros:

The hotel itself was great. Room was mostly clean. Location wise being on the riverwalk was amazing and proximity to everything was good. Atmosphere was good overall. Value in the stay was there until the last morning. The hotel claims to have 24-hour valet service so we assumed that we could wake up and text the valet to get our car. But when we went to check out the text from the valet still wasn’t received so we asked the front desk and she said you had to call down if you wanted to leave before 6. This was all just a very negative experience for the end of the trip. (It also didn’t state anywhere that the valet opened at 6)

2026-04-02 via Tripadvisor
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Joe & Lou Ann couple us
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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deanglenn Couples Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
2
If there was a zero rating this place would get it.
Pros:

We made a reservation though TripAdvisor. We had a confirmation number. Flew into Savannah and got to the hotel at 10:30. They said we did not have a reservation as this was a third party reservation. They did not help us in the least. Just said we couldn’t help you and basically said you can not stay here. The woman behind the desk was useless, rude, and just not a good person. She should have no job in customer service. We ended up lugging our baggage through the streets of Savannah at 11:00 at night trying to find a hotel room. Luckily at our 3rd try to find a room we ended up at the Kimpton Brice Hotel which ended up being a very nice place and accommodating to our situation. Can’t say enough good things about Markeesha behind the desk there. She was kind, helpful, and super nice. We will never ever recommend staying at The River Street Inn. I assume they didn’t want to take a third party reservation and never honored ours because they could sell the room for more money than what we were paying.

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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annanddanwinslow NONE Cartersville, Georgia
4
Great location, but thats about it.
Pros:

There is only limited valet service. Be prepared to find your own parking. The beds are uncomfortable. The shower did not work as well as we hoped. We were haply to get hime and get a good nights sleep and a good shower. The location for a trip is great!

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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Alexandria extended_group us
10
This is a hotel I would choose to stay at every time I visit if I come back that way.
Pros:

Everything was so perfect that it's difficult to choose one standout. The staff, however, they truly made the experience better than we could have expected. So kind, very informative, very friendly. We came back and told everyone how spectacular they were.

Cons:

The only thing that caused a bit of an issue was the Wi-Fi.
We had better service when we turned the Wi-Fi option off on our phones and computers.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Leta couple us
10
Old southern world charm with all the amenities of a top rated hotel.
Pros:

Location and views were excellent. Easy to navigate around the city. Boardwalk was also nice.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Brandy extended_group us
10
5 Star Absolutely Amazing!!! Staff went above and beyond!!!
Pros:

Everything, I can’t say enough good things. 5 Star

Cons:

Nothing. The whole experience was amazing.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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jeff couple us
6
It was ok, but not worth the price.
Pros:

It is close to everything on River Street and the historical district

Cons:

The room felt crowded with furniture.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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grubbyme Solo travel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10
Savannah overnight
Pros:

I had an overnight in Savannah and I wanted to be near the historic district. I had a room with a river view and I really enjoyed it. The room had hard wood floors with an area rug. I was really impressed with how clean it was. People were super friendly and the bar made an awesome margarita.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat. If you are ever in Savannah, you should too!

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
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kitkat10410 NONE
10
River Street Inn Is The Best Place To Stay In Savannah!
Pros:

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at the River Street Inn. This was our first time in Savannah and we chose the perfect hotel! It is beautiful and historic. We stayed during St. Patrick's Day week while celebrating our anniversary. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. In our room, we were surprised with a special gift for our anniversary. Also, we had asked for a riverfront room that had the best views with a balcony and they provided it! We were amazed at the huge cargo ships that travel the river each day. They aren't loud, sometimes you don't realize it until they're right there. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed. We arrived the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. River Street was packed, as we expected for the huge celebration they have every year for St. Patrick's Day. We watched the St. Patrick's Day parade that traveled in front of the hotel. The Manager's Reception was awesome every day with free food and drinks for River Street Inn's guests. There are hop on/hop off trolley stops all around the hotel. We rode the trolleys, did a riverboat cruise, and toured a huge cemetery on golf carts. River Street Inn is in the middle of everything. You can walk to most places. We loved that. Because of all the people with St. Patrick's Day, the valet was full the day we arrived so we parked in a parking garage. It was only a few blocks away. We parked our car there and left it all week until we left. We had no issues. River Street Inn has three restaurants, Bootleggers, Huey's, and Broken Keel. All had great food and drinks. There is a free water ferry that takes you from River Street across the way to Hutchinson Island where the Savannah Convention Center is. The water ferry goes back and forth all day. The hotel's lobby has coffee in the morning and non-alcoholic refreshments in the afternoon/evening. You can walk to the Waving Girl Statue from the hotel. Even though we didn't park at the hotel, the day we were leaving, the valet were very helpful, allowing us to park our car there in the front while we got our things together. They were also very helpful with our bags and getting them into our car. Chris and Aaliyah knew we had a long trip home and got us some waters for our trip. We really appreciated their help and welcoming spirit! We can't wait to get back to the River Street Inn!

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
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Angela couple us
10
Great time! Loved location-Savannah is one of my favorite places to visit. It never disapp
Pros:

Location

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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RobinLx855 Friends getaway Green Bay, Wisconsin
10
A Not-so-hidden gem!
Pros:

My friend and I stayed here for our first visit to Savannah. The River Street Inn was as beautiful in-person as it was in the photos on their website. Absolutely charming historic building, right on the waterfront near shops and restaurants. Everything within walking distance. The accommodations were very nice, exceptionally clean and inviting. The front-desk staff (and any staff we bumped into in the hallways or restaurant) were very friendly and helpful. The only issue we had was that we originally booked a "city view" room. The view was perfectly fine, but we had some difficulty with the noise from the road that runs along the front of the building. When inquiring about switching to a river view room for the rest of our stay, it was only a small difference in price, and the staff was very helpful and happy to accommodate a room change. I just can't say enough. I would recommend this place to anyone who prefers a more cozy and charming place to stay at a reasonable price, vs staying in a chain-type hotel.

2026-03-24 via Tripadvisor
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kathyaZ474ZC Couples
6
Expected a clean room
Pros:

The location was very central. There is a decent amount of street noise, to be expected. Happy hour was the highlight of our stay, thanks Brad! Not much insulation between rooms. We could hear someone sneeze next door. Disgusting mess found on the sheets upon arrival. Shocking.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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C6415GKbarbaraw Family
10
Savannah Oasis
Pros:

We were welcomed with such Southern Hospitality. The facility is gorgeous and just minutes from great shopping. We received vouchers for the local restaurants which my daughter and I took advantage of. Such an historical feel in Savannah.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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terriboomstra Couples Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

This is a beautiful historic hotel. The rooms are exceptional. The location is great. The staff is above and beyond

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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Leonardo family_with_children br
1
Procure outro hotel, ou tenha uma experiência péssima!
Pros:

Apenas a localização

Cons:

Atendimento péssimo. Uma dica para quem está indo para Savannah. Se você tem carro não se hospede neste hotel. Não tem onde parar. Apesar de ser permitido estacionar em frente à entrada eles mentem e dizem quem não. Te cobram 50 dólares para estacionar seu carro numa estacionamento em frente ao hotel e público. Só jovens atendendo, sem vontade de trabalhar, estupidos, e o principal, ME ROUBARAM 200 dólares de dentro do carro é simplesmente não tem pra quem reclamar. Fora isso andaram 50 milhas com o meu carro, resumindo um desastre. O hotel não tem vedação nas janelas você ouve tudo o que as pessoas falam na rua,
Experiência péssima, se hóspede em outro hotel!

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Robin family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We had never visited but will definitely be back. The hotel offers a number of amenities and it is within walking distance to all the sights. A beautiful place to stay. Highly recommend.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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39victoria Friends getaway
10
River St. Inn
Pros:

Stayed here at River St. Inn February 20 -22. This is the most beautiful historical Inn. And this was an extra special trip for very sad reasons. When we checked in, it was a amazing experience. Cassandra and her team were the best. When we told Cassandra the reason behind the trip, she was sooo sweet and went above and beyond to add some extra sweet to our stay. There are 3 restaurants attached to the Inn and Jon Michael and Chris were terrific. I can't wait to line up another stay. Cassandra's name is not on the building for nothing. Thank you again Cassandra.

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor