Hotels near Savannah Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 hotels in Savannah's Historic District, a free ferry ride from the convention center, selected by Navan for attendees.
The Belles Ferry runs every 10 minutes — that changes where you should book
The Savannah Convention Center sits on Hutchinson Island, across the Savannah River from the Historic District. Navan curated the nine Historic District hotels closest to the River Street ferry landing, where a free 10-minute Belles Ferry crossing puts you at the convention center door.
Closest hotel: River Street Inn at 0.2 miles from the River Street ferry landing
Ferry access: Savannah Belles Ferry: free, every 10 min, 7am–10pm, River Street to convention center
Loyalty programs: World of Hyatt (2 properties), IHG One Rewards (2), Hilton Honors (1)
Book early: Historic District inventory tightens 3-4 weeks before major events — lock in early
Top Hotels Near Savannah Convention Center
River Street Inn
8.7 Rating (1,451 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Savannah Convention Center
124 E. Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Walk into one of the oldest cotton warehouses on the Savannah waterfront and find a hotel built for staying, not just sleeping. Three restaurants and three bars on property mean a full evening needs no ferry schedule, and two meeting rooms handle quick client sessions without leaving the building.
Hampton Inn Savannah-Historic District
8.4 Rating (1,147 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
201 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Free buffet breakfast from 6 AM removes the first decision of every convention morning before the ferry schedule even comes into play. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves, and an outdoor pool waits at the end of sessions when you want a 20-minute reset that doesn't involve a restaurant bill.
Holiday Inn Express Savannah - Historic District by IHG
8.6 Rating (2,140 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
199 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
An outdoor pool and a hot tub plus free breakfast daily at 6 AM make this the most recovery-capable mid-scale option on Bay Street for convention attendees who run long days. At 2,140 reviews and an 8.6 score, it is the most broadly tested property on this list within the IHG portfolio.
East Bay Inn, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection
9.1 Rating (621 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
225 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Twenty-eight individually decorated rooms in a Savannah landmark give the character that convention-block chains can't replicate regardless of price tier. Free self parking on-site — rare in the Historic District — and a 9.1 guest rating across 621 stays put it among the highest-performing boutique options within a short walk of the River Street ferry landing.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
8.6 Rating (5,726 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Steps from the River Street ferry landing, the Hyatt Regency puts 351 full-service rooms at convention distance with an indoor pool, a business center, and southern-cuisine dining at Moss + Oak Eatery. The 5,726-review sample at 8.6 makes it the most-tested full-service option on this list for Globalist members managing multi-day convention stays.
Staybridge Suites Savannah Historic District by IHG
8.7 Rating (1,267 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
301 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
The kitchen in your suite handles the meals you don't want on the expense report: a stovetop, full refrigerator, and free weekday breakfast cover most of the day before you leave the building. Extended-stay pricing makes a week at the convention center materially more efficient than standard nightly hotel rates.
Olde Harbour Inn, Historic Inns of Savannah
9.1 Rating (1,119 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Savannah Convention Center
508 East Factors Walk, Savannah, GA 31401
After a convention day that runs long, the 9.1 rating across 1,119 stays tells you what to expect coming back: 24 individually decorated rooms with pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus a daily complimentary reception on Factors Walk that doubles as an informal debrief. Free self parking makes the logistics quiet.
Andaz Savannah by Hyatt
8.9 Rating (693 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Savannah Convention Center
14 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
For the convention attendee who wants a Hyatt address with an outdoor pool, 5,600 square feet of meeting space, and a cocktail bar designed for post-session client conversations, the Andaz delivers without the large-hotel footprint of the Regency two blocks east. World of Hyatt Globalist members can stack points across a full convention week here.
The Marshall House, Historic Inns of Savannah
9.1 Rating (2,059 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Savannah Convention Center
123 East Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
When the calendar fills with a Savannah convention week and the choice is a chain or the most-reviewed boutique option on Broughton Street, the Marshall House's 9.1 rating across 2,059 stays makes the decision clear. A complimentary full breakfast daily and an included evening reception mean both ends of every convention day are handled without a bill.
What's in the Area
- Vic's on the River (26 E Bay St) -- Upscale Southern in a historic cotton warehouse; quieter at lunch, livelier evenings with river views. Reserve a window table for client dinners.
- River House Seafood (125 W River St) -- Locally owned since 1982, group menus available for lunch and dinner. Best for teams of 4-8 who want local seafood without a formal setting.
- The Grey (109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) -- Savannah's top client dinner destination; Michelin-recognized, dinner only Tues-Sun, and reservations are recommended even on weekdays.
- Collins Quarter (151 Bull St) -- Australian-style cafe on Whitefield Square; strong espresso and an interior suited to calls and working lunches.
- Convention center garage ($20/day) uses a frictionless pay-by-phone system -- first-time visitors scan the posted QR code to register before exiting.
- Surface lot ($10/day) is adjacent to the garage; fills earlier than the garage on peak event days, so arrive 30 minutes before sessions.
- Overflow lot ($5/day) activates during high-attendance events with a shuttle from the overflow area to the convention center entrance.
- There is a 30-minute grace period at the garage -- free exit if you change plans within the first half-hour of arrival.
- Savannah Belles Ferry runs every 10 minutes from 7am to 10pm, free, between the River Street landing and the convention center dock on Hutchinson Island.
- DOT Express Shuttle is free and covers 10 stops throughout the Historic District, but only runs from 10am to 8pm -- rideshare is necessary for early morning or late evening sessions.
- SAV (Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport) is approximately 15 miles from the Historic District hotels, roughly 20-25 minutes by rideshare. Uber and Lyft pick up at the north exit of baggage claim.
- For drivers, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge connects the Historic District to Hutchinson Island via US-17 -- a faster option than the ferry for groups with rental cars.
- Forsyth Park (Gaston Street) -- Savannah's signature park with the iconic fountain; a 10-minute walk from most Historic District hotels, good for early morning walks before sessions start.
- City Market (Franklin Square) -- Covered market district with galleries, restaurants, and shops; a useful evening destination within walking distance of all nine hotels on this list.
- River Street -- Cobblestone waterfront promenade directly below Bay Street, lined with restaurants and the Savannah Riverwalk; the five-minute walk to the Belles Ferry landing starts here.
- Colonial Park Cemetery (Abercorn Street) -- Savannah's oldest public cemetery and a Historic District landmark; an atmospheric 10-minute walk that serves as a useful between-sessions reset.
- The Malin (119 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) -- Luxury coworking across two Historic District floors; private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms available by membership or day pass.
- Switchyards (217 E 41st St) -- 24/7 neighborhood work club with free coffee and fast Wi-Fi; the right option for attendees who need focused work time outside convention hours.
- The convention center has three Zoom rooms for hybrid meetings, available through your event manager -- useful for remote participants during multi-day conferences without leaving the venue.
- SAV airport connects Savannah to most major US cities with daily direct flights; booking hotels in the Historic District gives attendees easy rideshare access to both the convention center and the airport.
- The Belles Ferry stops at 10pm -- if your convention session runs past that cutoff, budget for an Uber or taxi back to your Historic District hotel rather than waiting at the dock.
- For rideshare pickups from Historic District hotels, use Bay Street as your pickup point rather than River Street; the cobblestones on River Street slow vehicle access and add wait time.
- First-time visitors to the convention center parking garage must scan the QR code posted at the entrance to register their license plate and payment method before the Metropolis system can process their exit.
- The DOT Express Shuttle (free, 10 stops) only runs from 10am to 8pm -- for sessions that start before 10am, plan on walking to the River Street ferry landing or using Uber from your hotel.
What's in the Area
- Vic's on the River (26 E Bay St) -- Upscale Southern in a historic cotton warehouse; quieter at lunch, livelier evenings with river views. Reserve a window table for client dinners.
- River House Seafood (125 W River St) -- Locally owned since 1982, group menus available for lunch and dinner. Best for teams of 4-8 who want local seafood without a formal setting.
- The Grey (109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) -- Savannah's top client dinner destination; Michelin-recognized, dinner only Tues-Sun, and reservations are recommended even on weekdays.
- Collins Quarter (151 Bull St) -- Australian-style cafe on Whitefield Square; strong espresso and an interior suited to calls and working lunches.
- Convention center garage ($20/day) uses a frictionless pay-by-phone system -- first-time visitors scan the posted QR code to register before exiting.
- Surface lot ($10/day) is adjacent to the garage; fills earlier than the garage on peak event days, so arrive 30 minutes before sessions.
- Overflow lot ($5/day) activates during high-attendance events with a shuttle from the overflow area to the convention center entrance.
- There is a 30-minute grace period at the garage -- free exit if you change plans within the first half-hour of arrival.
- Savannah Belles Ferry runs every 10 minutes from 7am to 10pm, free, between the River Street landing and the convention center dock on Hutchinson Island.
- DOT Express Shuttle is free and covers 10 stops throughout the Historic District, but only runs from 10am to 8pm -- rideshare is necessary for early morning or late evening sessions.
- SAV (Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport) is approximately 15 miles from the Historic District hotels, roughly 20-25 minutes by rideshare. Uber and Lyft pick up at the north exit of baggage claim.
- For drivers, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge connects the Historic District to Hutchinson Island via US-17 -- a faster option than the ferry for groups with rental cars.
- Forsyth Park (Gaston Street) -- Savannah's signature park with the iconic fountain; a 10-minute walk from most Historic District hotels, good for early morning walks before sessions start.
- City Market (Franklin Square) -- Covered market district with galleries, restaurants, and shops; a useful evening destination within walking distance of all nine hotels on this list.
- River Street -- Cobblestone waterfront promenade directly below Bay Street, lined with restaurants and the Savannah Riverwalk; the five-minute walk to the Belles Ferry landing starts here.
- Colonial Park Cemetery (Abercorn Street) -- Savannah's oldest public cemetery and a Historic District landmark; an atmospheric 10-minute walk that serves as a useful between-sessions reset.
- The Malin (119 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) -- Luxury coworking across two Historic District floors; private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms available by membership or day pass.
- Switchyards (217 E 41st St) -- 24/7 neighborhood work club with free coffee and fast Wi-Fi; the right option for attendees who need focused work time outside convention hours.
- The convention center has three Zoom rooms for hybrid meetings, available through your event manager -- useful for remote participants during multi-day conferences without leaving the venue.
- SAV airport connects Savannah to most major US cities with daily direct flights; booking hotels in the Historic District gives attendees easy rideshare access to both the convention center and the airport.
- The Belles Ferry stops at 10pm -- if your convention session runs past that cutoff, budget for an Uber or taxi back to your Historic District hotel rather than waiting at the dock.
- For rideshare pickups from Historic District hotels, use Bay Street as your pickup point rather than River Street; the cobblestones on River Street slow vehicle access and add wait time.
- First-time visitors to the convention center parking garage must scan the QR code posted at the entrance to register their license plate and payment method before the Metropolis system can process their exit.
- The DOT Express Shuttle (free, 10 stops) only runs from 10am to 8pm -- for sessions that start before 10am, plan on walking to the River Street ferry landing or using Uber from your hotel.
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