Savannah, GeorgiaHistoric District
Recess Hotel & Club
Nostalgic skyscraper hotel
Historic District Savannah, Georgia
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Nostalgic skyscraper hotel
Designed around childhood playtime, this open social club fills Savannah's earliest skyscraper with communal game rooms and a rooftop pool.
“the in-house team, in partnership with Atelier Pond, transformed the Beaux-Arts-style Manger Building, one of Savannah’s first skyscrapers, into a nostalgia-driven, new-school stay”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Retro-futurist interiors set vintage push-button switches against original mosaic tile flooring.
Notable
The 1912 Beaux-Arts Manger Building stands as one of Savannah's earliest skyscrapers.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Its schoolhouse-inspired design—navy and plaid accents, seafoam green, pegboard-patterned walls, and carefully chosen art—is beautifully executed without feeling fussy.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Johnson Square sits right outside, and the boutiques of Broughton Street are just two blocks away.
The rooms
Bedrooms carry schoolhouse accents and Marshall speakers, while compact bunk rooms leave out televisions to keep things analog.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and gym
Saltgrass Spa includes steam rooms and infrared therapy. The 24-hour athletic club has a turf area and boxing bags.
The Lobby Bar
The fluted bar pours coffee by day and cocktails until late, with green banquettes and a long communal table.
At the table
Le Flâneur serves steak frites and oysters beneath dark wood arches, with tables continuing into a lush indoor conservatory.
How it began
The 1912 Beaux-Arts landmark introduced Savannah's first air-conditioned hotel rooms, later serving as downtown bank offices for decades.
Savannah
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.