As our family was staying at a beach house on St. Simon's Island during the week following the 4th of July, we decided that it would be fun to stop in Savannah for the evening. We have stayed in Savannah many times and were married there many years ago. Primarily, when we go to Savannah, we tend to stay near River Street as we especially like that new Riverside plant area, but this time we opted to stay at the Perry Lane hotel. We chose it because we had stayed there before and knew that it was nice, but also it actually required fewer Marriott points to stay there since it was the 4th of July (places near the river and the fireworks were apparently more desirable). We were looking forward to a nice time and we were not disappointed.
Arrival & Amenities
From the moment that we stepped out of our car, we were greeted with smiles and were asked if we needed help with our luggage. As we stepped inside, our 14-year-old son was amazed to see where we would be staying for the evening (he had been there weeks earlier with the 8th grade and let's just say their accommodations were not quite as nice). We were offered complimentary champagne and bottles of water right away. The gentlemen at the front desk checked us in and went over all of the amenities that we could take advantage of as a part of paying the $32 destination fee. These amenities included:
- Complimentary champagne at the front desk
- 2 coffees from the coffee shop
- Bike rentals (even electric bikes were available)
- Car service that could take you downtown
- Access to the rooftop pool
- WiFi
- Popcorn in the bar/arcade located in their property across from reception
All of this sounded great to us.
Afternoon at the Pool
Since we had gotten there fairly early in the afternoon, our room wasn't ready yet, but we could go ahead upstairs and take advantage of the pool. This worked out great for us as hanging out at the pool was the main thing on our to do list for the afternoon. Even better, we were surprised that pool goers were offered occasional ice cream sandwiches and popsicles as well as glasses of champagne and water. And, they even had trivia going on at some point, which we thoroughly enjoyed (even though we didn't win). James even enjoyed it for a few minutes before remembering that he is a teenager and must escape to his black hole. This whole experience turned out to be a perfect way to spend a hot July afternoon in Savannah.
The Room
When our room was ready, we were very pleased with how nice it was. The decor was beautiful and well-appointed. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. The hotel has a very chic, boutique feel throughout and the room was no exception. We had a great view and were very satisfied with our accommodations for the evening.
Dinner & the Fireworks
For dinner, we chose to eat at a restaurant nearby rather than at the hotel, which gave us a chance to explore a bit of the neighborhood around Perry Lane. After dinner, we made our way to a spot where we could watch the 4th of July fireworks. The fireworks were lovely and made for a very festive and memorable evening. It was a great way to celebrate Independence Day in one of America's most historic and charming cities.
Breakfast & Departure
After sleeping great in our comfy beds, James and I went down to breakfast while Chris went to check on our car (we decided to park a few blocks away because the fee was much less than having it valeted with the hotel, like half the cost). Due to our Marriott Bonvoy status, we had breakfast vouchers so that we could give it a try. James had waffles and I had a healthy yogurt bowl along with a lot of bacon. The service was, of course, excellent and the food tasted great. We left Perry Lane very grateful for the fun time we had there.
Before leaving Savannah, we went down to River Street, walked around, rode the river taxi, which was new and improved but not quite as awesome as it used to be (some things should just be left alone apparently). We saw some cool history, bought some candy for our other son who would be joining us at St. Simons and then left Savannah with happy hearts.
There is a lot to see and do in Savannah and going there for just one day just makes you want to come back so you can do more. But, because we had such a nice time celebrating the 4th of July at Perry Lane, we were glad that we got to have that time there and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-appointed hotel in a great location in one of the South's most beloved cities.