Find elegant accommodations with a personal touch at The Douglas Hotel in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, moves to its own rhythm. By design, the city’s 22 public squares act as public living rooms for upwards of 15,000 visitors a day (according to the American Planning Association), many of whom follow Savannah’s signature cobblestone lanes and cast-iron railings in search of lush, green resting places beneath Spanish-moss-bedecked live oaks.
Dozens of bed-and-breakfast inns, many set in historic former residences, entice guests to adopt a leisurely pace via welcoming curated common areas and amenities. A newly opened boutique inn on Oglethorpe Avenue in the Historic District, The Douglas Hotel, is no exception to the unofficial Lowcountry rhythm, providing plenty of incentive to stay in a little while longer.
The restored 1853 townhome, from the group that owns celebrated restaurants The Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive in Charleston, sits on the street named for the man who mapped Savannah’s iconic grid. Just as the city’s streets and squares were so carefully planned in 1733, each element of The Douglas has been designed for guests seeking luxury in the form of hospitality and intention down to the smallest detail.
A two-year renovation led by Charleston-based designer Kirby Caldwell resulted in 16 guest rooms and two main common areas with restored original wood floors, fireplaces, trim, and stained glass alongside modern textiles, fixtures, and marble. The combination creates layers of warmth and inspiration from The Drawing Room, a guest-only bar that feels like a private living room, to The Parlor, awash in natural light for breakfast each morning.
Dining and amenities at The Douglas Hotel in Savannah
Included in each stay are two opportunities to enjoy the culinary talents of James Beard-nominated chef Jacques Larson, whose leadership led to The Obstinate Daughter’s inclusion in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South. Guests pause before dinner for daily apéro hour from 4 to 7 p.m., during which a complimentary selection of crudité, charcuterie, and cheeses are offered to accompany cocktails and other beverages available in The Drawing Room bar.
Breakfast in The Parlor is also included and is one of the more compelling reasons to leave the thoughtfully appointed and spacious upstairs accommodations. The à la carte menu includes more than a dozen options like beet-cured lox and shrimp and grits, and a full espresso program, providing more than enough fuel for any adventure.
A full-service restaurant from Larson and four more guest rooms are set to open in late spring in the neighboring townhome. The highly anticipated restaurant, Lester’s, is named after the former boarding house that operated there for some 15 years, beginning in 1932.
Beyond the culinary, the attention to detail is evident from each touchpoint with the staff: greeting guests by name; thoughtful recommendations for nearby restaurants, bars, and boutiques; and room straightening and turn-down service that occur in the smallest windows of time. It’s that sort of hospitality wizardry that creates repeat and lingering guests, because why go elsewhere when you can feel right at home where you are?
Savannah shopping
Between breakfast and happy hour, there are plenty of nearby shops and cafes in which to linger. Find housewares, antiques, perfumes, and coffee and pastries at The Paris Market. Hayley Black Vintage and House of Strut offer a curated selection of vintage clothing. Graveface Records & Curiosities goes analog with its selection of records and novelty items, and Lite Foot Company focuses on sustainability with personal care products and artisan jewelry.
Dine Around
A new and popular wine bar with seasonal small plates, Late Air is a frequent recommendation from the hotel’s staff. Dinner there is a stand-out experience. Husk Savannah and its Southern menu is steps away from The Douglas, while Lucia Pasta Bar and newcomer Fishbar offer variety. Sixby, a charming cafe with an ever-evolving menu, features oysters every Friday evening and is the source of the sourdough bread served at The Douglas.
The Douglas Hotel
14 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, 912.236.1484, thedouglas.com
