The Thunderbird Inn

Hotels
8.4 (3186 reviews)
611 West Oglethorpe Avenue , Savannah , us

Paid
Children 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
Airport code: SAV

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3186 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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LouAnn couple us
8
Cool place for short stay. 😎
Pros:

Not far from shopping and dining. Good walking distance. We would short stay again, one maybe two nights.

Cons:

The cleaning of things in our room varied from could be better, to okay, to missed the mark, but bed smelled clean and was comfortable to us. They are on a busy road and our room was lower level, but didn’t really have a problem with road noise.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Wayne family_with_children us
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Kirby couple us
7
It was fun and exciting to stay in a retro style hotel. We'd give it a 2.5-3 star for atmosphere.
Pros:

We liked the retro feel of the hotel.
We loved the donuts every morning.
Check in was very smooth and we appreciated the text messages and communication with that.
Floors were very clean and fresh.
Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

We didn't get to enjoy any popcorn - none was ever made or available.
The shower and bathroom could use a little "tlc" - shower curtain is ripped where it attaches to the shower bar and there are some tiles missing and in bad shape.
Would have maybe like to see a workstation desk for some computer work.
Better pillows - even though some extras were provided.
We understand that this hotel was top 10 in retro hotels in previous years but some extra "tlc" is needed - the A/C unit was blowing out some black stuff.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Camilla couple it
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Raven couple us
7
Pros:

Staff was very kind, Crystal in particular! Crystal went above and beyond for us!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Edward couple us
2
Stayed 3 yrs ago and it was great. Everything has gone downhill since. Very disappointed!
Pros:

The location of the motel.

Cons:

No regular tv available, only thru apps on phone (which we couldn't get to work). The light in bathroom never went off (switch broken). The decor and over all room was chipped, cracked, non-functioning. Shower curtain was too high up and caused water to leak out over bathroom floor. The washcloth was so thin and worn out is fell apart at first use.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kacey couple us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Dominika solo_traveller pl
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
retro
Pros:

location

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Charity couple us
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller ca
9
Good location, nice old school vibes and comfy bed
Pros:

I liked the space, including a seating area. Location was good, walkable to most things, and it was nice to have a bit of old school character. Bed was comfy. I appreciated the fact that there were no doors between rooms like I found at other hotels in the area. So I didn't have to listen to neighbours coughing or watching TV. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Free breakfast wasn't what I would call breakfast. For me, a donut is a one off treat, not a daily breakfast option. But they were nice donuts! I thought there was an outside area to sit and enjoy based on pictures, but that's really only for dogs.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tara couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
8
Fun, comfortable close to front
Pros:

Loved the fun retro vibe, the comfortable bed, great shower with hot water and the easy 1/2 mile walk to riverfront.

Cons:

Traffic noise, but it was worth it for the location.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Linda family_with_children us
10
Great
Pros:

Breakfast donuts were fantastic

Cons:

Did have room for pool but an outside sitting area would have been nice. Not the dog pen

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Wanda solo_traveller us
9
convenient to city,nice room,near bus station
Pros:

convenient location,friendly staff,cute room

Cons:

the TV was confusing to me,had to set up,never figured it out,just watched on my phone

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple cz
8
Pros:

Hotel byl relativně blízko centru, v dochozí vzdálenosti. Parkování v areálu bylo možné, ale placené, nebylo však potřeba dopředu rezervovat. Recepční milí. Pokoj byl velký a dobře vybavený.

Cons:

Tento typ hotelů, kde má pokoj okno na terasu a tím pádem každý vidí do pokoje moc nemám ráda. Abyste měli soukromí, musíte si zatáhnout rolety a v pokoji je tak tma a i přes den musíte svítit umělým osvětlením a to není moc ekologické ani příjemné.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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paulasD4642CV Couples Atlanta, Georgia
10
Great experience
Pros:

Everything was great! Wren at the front desk is awesome! Thanks we will be back!

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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john family_with_children us
10
Awesome awesome and yeah awesome
Pros:

The niche of the atmosphere, donuts in the morning, RC cola and moon pies in the room when you check in!

Cons:

Parking situation could have been better

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Alan couple us
8
Awesome place to stay with a cool retro vibe
Pros:

Great price . 15min walk to all the best sites

Cons:

Neighborhood north of the property is a bit sketchy , just stayed the other way

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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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