The Thunderbird Inn

Hotels
8.4 (3161 reviews)
611 West Oglethorpe Avenue , Savannah , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Great food options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from the road
Additional parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including dust and low shower flow.
Service
9.03
Staff is often described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.07
Location is consistently praised for its convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.52
Mixed sentiments with some praise for comfort but issues with room condition reported.
Amenities
8.55
Complimentary snacks and beverages received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.01
Good value, though some consider parking fees a downside.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Highly positive feedback on breakfast options, especially the donuts.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall, guests express a strong desire to return, indicating a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:41

Property Description

Vintage Charm and Modern Comforts

Classic Accommodations: Experience a stay in a vintage-style room at the Thunderbird Inn, complete with a 43-inch cable TV, refrigerator, and spa-quality bath amenities. Enjoy complimentary MoonPie pastries and sodas during your visit.

Pet-Friendly Amenities: Traveling with your furry friend? Our hotel offers a dog run on site, along with pet bedding and treats upon request. Discover pet-friendly activities in Savannah with the help of our knowledgeable front desk staff.

Convenient Location: Situated just minutes away from City Market and Savannah's downtown historic district, the Thunderbird Inn is the perfect base for exploring popular attractions like River Street shops and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Book your stay at the Thunderbird Inn now for a delightful blend of nostalgia and convenience.

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3161 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 8.43
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776pamelae Business
4
VERY BASIC hotel
Pros:

This has become a VERY basic hotel, priced as an intermediate hotel. Although the front desk staff are extremely friendly and helpful, it seems the owners are cheap. Unless you want to stream TV services, you will have no TV. I am technology savvy, but I choose NOT to have all the extra apps. on my phone. TV services is basic at any other hotel. Yes, you get an RC Cola and a moonpie, but how about a water instead as many visitors take medication. The washcloths look like they have been used as cleaning rags. Although they were out of the advertised popcorn, that was fine as it was very obvious the popcorn machine needed a thorough cleaning.
On the positive, this hotel is within walking distance to good restaurants. Although I have stayed here in the past, but this will be my last stay due to the cost versus what you receive.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Cassidy family_with_children us
8
A fun experience
Pros:

My kids loved the donuts and popcorn! Staff was friendly, theme was cute, beds were comfy. The parking was convenient. It was all in all a good stay.

Cons:

The location was a little far from downtown and a little loud right there by the road. Facilities were a bit dated, and the shower left something to be desired.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location was good. An easy walk to everywhere, room comfortable got everything you needed,staff nice and polite would stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Janice couple us
10
Great place. I'd stay again!
Pros:

Easy access. Clean rooms and staff was great! And the donuts.... to die for!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Peter couple us
3
Disappointed based on past performance.
Pros:

Past visits have been wonderful. Always charming, clean and a great value. That was not our experience this time,,

Cons:

we have stayed several times over the years and it seems that the value and quality have dropped off dramatically recently. Much louder than in the past as well as no TV to watch with out having to stream from your phone.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
5
57821 solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great staff. Great location. Loved the retro vibe. It was clean and pretty quite area walkable to everything. Will consider staying again.

Cons:

Dog area was very small, but you can certainly walk your bet off of the site. You have to keep your card away from your phone or it will deactivate. WiFi kept having issues. Kind of wish parking fees and pet fees were included. Didn't know it would be additional fees for pets.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Maria couple pt
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Raina couple us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Angelia solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful absolutely Wonderful
Pros:

You can't ask for any friendlier staff than we had. Always greeted with a smile and very helpful.

Cons:

I really don't have anything to say that I didn't like. We choose to stay here each visit to Savannah in which this was our 4th time.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Napoli couple us
7
Muy Bien
Pros:

Perfecto para una o dos noches de paso. Muy buena ubicación

Cons:

Cobran 25 d+olares el estacionamiento

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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john couple de
7
Super Ausgangspunkt für die Erkundung der Stadt
Cons:

Wer einen leichten Schlaf hat ist dort wahrscheinlich nicht so glücklich

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Alexia solo_traveller fr
2
A éviter absolument !
Cons:

Parking payant, 25 dollars, on l apprend après avoir réservé.
Par ailleurs, au tarif initial pour une nuit, s ajoutent tout un tas de taxes incompréhensibles d un montant de 50 €! Le petit déjeuner est plus que sommaire ! Seul le personnel sauve un peu le lieu. Bref, une honte !!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Reis solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The atmosphere was great. Room was nice and comfortable. Great location to downtown.

Cons:

The sink did not drain properly as well as the toilet did not flush correctly. Requested 2 towels per person which was not given when I received a message stating they would be in my room. No hand towels or wash cloths were in the room either. The complimentary soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were empty.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Rayna couple us
10
Pros:

The host was welcoming both checking us in and checking us out. She was wonderful to talk to and made us feel comfortable staying at The Thunderbird Inn.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Cinzia couple us
4
Bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The location: the hotel was located right close to a main road and it was really noice. The cleaning of the room was not so great. It was not possibile to completely dark the room.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Trina couple us
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Yovel solo_traveller il
6
Pros:

The theme of ‘vintage’ is nice, the lounge is amazing, offering free drinks and donuts and popcorn, the staff was nice, the room is very spacious. The location is amazing if the weather isn’t awful.

Cons:

The floor in the room wasn’t very clean, the soap dispensers in the shower either didn’t work (didn’t dispense) or were empty, and the water pressure was pretty abysmal. The WiFi never really worked. And to pay that much money for this is preposterous.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Sue family_with_children hn
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Falsely charged for smoking in my room.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee