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The Ballastone

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Courtyard
Gazebo | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Savannah Theatre
    2 min walk
  • Abercorn Street
    2 min walk
  • Owens-Thomas House
    4 min walk
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    18 min drive

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Exterior

The Gastonian, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (640)
The price is $208
per night
$296 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The Gastonian, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection

About the neighborhood

Savannah

A stay at The Ballastone places you in the heart of Savannah, within a 10-minute walk of River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. .This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from SCAD Museum of Art and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Forsyth Park.
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What's nearby

  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • River Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Savannah Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 6 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Savannah Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Collins Quarter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mint to Be Mojito Bar and Bites - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gallery Espresso - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ballastone

Adults-only Savannah inn in Historic Downtown Savannah with a bar
The Ballastone offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1838
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 16 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from December 11 2023 to December 31 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ballastone Inn Savannah
Ballastone Savannah
Ballastone
Ballastone Hotel Savannah
Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Savannah
The Ballastone Inn Savannah

The Ballastone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely staying again
Great location and excellent service. Our hostess was great and makes an excellent old fashioned. Comfortable clean room. The pastries and fresh fruit in the morning are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the option to park in back, where some B&B's in the area do not have this and you are limited to street only. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house , breakfast is amazing! Ruby makes homemade muffins and other pastries that are out of this world ! We definitely would stay here again, and would recommend it to others! The location is also fabulous. You can walk to just about everywhere in the historic district. Lacon , the concierge was so sweet and helpful !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience and great location. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay, rooms are clean and quiet. The stay is absolutely wonderful and make you feel at home. We love staying here for our honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at the Ballastone. It is so convenient to downtown shops and dining. You can catch the trolley right there, and the staff was so friendly. My wife and I very much enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff!
Room was very comfortable, clean with a very at home feeling. Manager and the entire staff was outstanding. Our flight was delayed and we arrived late however they were very accommodating and took all the stress away. Highly reommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere yet very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was excellent and the staff were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great people!
Great central location, wonderful accommodations. Catherine was especially helpful and friendly! Nice wine and cheese happy hour on Friday. Fresh pastries, muffins and fruit in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Customer service was the best I’ve had in a very long time. Perfect location to walk to so many areas in Historic Savannah. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time, loved our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast
I was traveling alone and had never been to Savannah before. Catherine and Christine were wonderful hosts and full of great information about historical Savannah. Jackie one of the house maids was wonderful to me as well i enjoyed my conversation with her and admired her 26 year loyalty to The Ballastone. thank you all for a wonderful stay! I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint well maintained property. The staff, especially Katherine, were extremely welcoming and helpful. Would visit and stay again!!