Best Western Hotels in Savannah: Where to Stay and How to Plan Your Trip
Savannah's historic district, its riverfront, and the squares that define the city's layout all affect where you'll want to base yourself. This guide covers the areas to consider, how long to plan for, and how to book directly for the most flexible rate. Savannah's Best Western listings change as properties are added or updated, so always check the current selection on bestwestern.online before deciding.
About Savannah: Neighborhoods That Matter
Savannah is built around 22 historic squares laid out in the 18th century, and most first-time visitors concentrate their time in the Historic District, where row houses, oak-lined streets, and small museums are within walking distance of each other.
River Street, along the Savannah River, is the city's tourist commercial strip, lined with shops, restaurants, and the old cotton warehouses converted into storefronts. It's lively at night and can get crowded on weekends.
Outside the historic core, areas near Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and along the highway corridors offer a more suburban, car-dependent stay, useful if you're visiting for business, a short layover, or driving through on a longer road trip along the Georgia coast.
If your main interest is walking the squares, visiting house museums, and eating in the historic district, staying inside or at the edge of that district cuts down on daily transit. If you're combining Savannah with Tybee Island or other coastal stops, a location closer to the highway may make more sense.
Planning Your Stay: How Long and When to Go
Two to three nights is usually enough to cover the main historic district on foot, visit a house museum or two, and take a short trip to Tybee Island for a beach afternoon. Add a night if you want a slower pace or plan a day trip further along the coast.
Spring (March to May) and fall (October to November) have the most comfortable weather for walking and are the busiest tourist periods, including around St. Patrick's Day, which draws large crowds to the city. Summer is hot and humid, with afternoon storms common.
Savannah hosts several recurring events through the year, including food and music festivals, that can affect hotel availability. If your dates coincide with a known festival or holiday weekend, book earlier than you otherwise would.
Getting Around and From the Airport
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport sits a short drive from downtown. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services are the usual ways to get into the historic district; there is no rail link.
Once downtown, the historic district is compact and walkable, though the squares and uneven sidewalks mean comfortable shoes matter more than a car. A free downtown shuttle service also covers much of the historic core.
If you're staying outside the historic district, factor in a short drive or rideshare for evening dinners or river street visits, and check whether your hotel offers parking, since historic district street parking is limited and often metered.
How to Book the Best Rate
Booking directly on bestwestern.online means no third-party markup and no account requirement, and you can see the hotel's current cancellation policy before confirming.
Rates for Savannah properties fluctuate with the season and with citywide events, so compare a few date ranges if your travel dates are flexible; shifting by a day or two can sometimes change availability significantly.
Check what's included before booking, such as breakfast, parking, or Wi-Fi, since this varies by property and affects the overall value more than the room rate alone.
Loyalty members should log in before booking to apply any rate benefits or points, and always verify the current rate and any fees directly on the booking page rather than relying on older information.