Savannah, GeorgiaHistoric District
The Drayton Hotel Savannah, Curio Collection by Hilton
Victorian bank conversion
Historic District Savannah, Georgia
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonVictorian bank conversion
An 1890s financial landmark trades its solemn past for vivid color, spinning vinyl in the basement and pouring drinks above the river.
“Bright blue sofas and light wood paneling create a whimsical space that’s as welcoming as it is colorful.”
What it’s good at
Notable
nemaworkshop interiors with saturated blues and reclaimed heart-pine flooring from demolition timbers.
Notable
An 1890s bank building with restored Victorian masonry and reconstructed rooftop cornices.
Listed
Pendant Terrace serves drinks beneath striped rooftop sofas overlooking the riverfront district.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
behind whose 19th-century stone façade lie interiors that are historically informed but unmistakably contemporary.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
City Hall's gilded dome stands right outside, and the Savannah River promenade is a short walk down the bluff.
The rooms
Reclaimed heart-pine floors run beneath vivid blues and greens. Windows look out across the Historic District or the Savannah River.
Pendant Terrace and Bar
Skylights brighten the marble rooftop bar, and glass-enclosed tables look straight out toward City Hall's dome.
At the table
St. Neo's Brasserie serves Lowcountry seafood beside landscape murals. In the basement, The Vinyl Room pours whiskey by candlelight.
How it began
Two separate 1890s buildings were joined into one bank during the 1930s, sitting gutted until their 2019 restoration.
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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.