Savannah, GeorgiaHistoric District
The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Mid-century riverfront hotel
Historic District Savannah, Georgia
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottMid-century riverfront hotel
Mid-century lines meet Southern ease in a breezy riverfront hub built around bustling social lounges and an outdoor pool deck.
What it’s good at
Listed
Named for preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes, with local artisan crafts at Keep Shop.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The lobby of the Alida, which opened in 2018, has clean lines and tasteful mid-century furniture.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Williamson Street sits on the quieter western edge of the riverfront, moments from River Street's cobbled promenade and shaded historic squares.
The rooms
Hardwood floors and residential mid-century furnishings anchor the rooms, which look out across the pool deck or the city skyline.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard saltwater pool is heated in winter and chilled in summer, surrounded by private cabanas and fire pits.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness studio has Peloton bikes, free weights, and cable workout stations under pendant lighting.
Bar
The Trade Room
Bartenders pour local whiskeys and shake craft cocktails at an illuminated marble counter set above houndstooth floor tiles.
At the table
Rhett serves coastal Southern fare downstairs, and rooftop bar The Lost Square looks out across the Savannah River.
How it began
The property takes its name from Alida Harper Fowlkes, a pioneering local preservationist celebrated for restoring ten historic Savannah homes.
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.