Savannah, GeorgiaEastern Wharf
Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt
Mid-century riverfront tower
Eastern Wharf Savannah, Georgia
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattMid-century riverfront tower
The hotel brings mid-century modern style to Eastern Wharf, trading antique-filled historic inns for rooftop drinks and open water views.
“Opened in 2021 in Savannah’s Eastern Wharf district, the 193-room Thompson Savannah brings a modern edge to a city better known for historic inns.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Angled riverfront rooms display custom botanical stone tiles and mid-century furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
its interiors expertly blend modernist urban loft aesthetics…with locally sourced artworks and warm, Southern atmosphere.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A riverfront esplanade runs right outside the door, and Savannah's Historic District is a short walk west.
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The rooms
Every room looks out onto either the river or the historic skyline, finished with cane details and botanical stone tiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Partially submerged chaises sit along the second-floor sun shelf, and private cabanas look out toward the river.
At the table
Fleeting serves coastal Lowcountry seafood on the ground floor, and rooftop Bar Julian pours drinks thirteen stories above the river.
How it began
The site was reclaimed river marsh in 1836, eventually housing cotton warehouses and a Civil War shipyard for ironclads.
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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.