Frommer's Portable Savannah
Chapter One
Where to Stay in Savannah
The undisputed stars of Savannah lodging are the small inns in the
Historic District, most in restored homes that have been renovated
with modern conveniences while retaining their original charm.
A note on rates: Because many of Savannah's historic inns are in
converted former residences, price ranges can vary greatly. Keep in
mind that a very expensive hotel might also have some smaller, more
moderately priced units. So it pays to ask. Advance reservations are
necessary in most cases, since many of the best properties are small.
MAKING RESERVATIONS
You may make your reservations by telephone, mail, fax, and, in
many cases, the Internet. If you're booking into a chain hotel, such
as a Hilton, you can easily make your reservations by calling their
toll-free phone numbers.
You can usually cancel a room reservation 1 week ahead of time
and get a full refund. A few places will return your money up to 3
days before the reservation date; others won't return any of your
deposit, even if you can cancel far in advance. It's best to clarify this
issue when you make your reservation. If you are booking by mail,
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