"Three nights at the Kimpton in Savannah cost us around $*,*** (yes that much!) including what was advertised as an inclusive breakfast. As it turns out, “inclusive” is a wonderfully flexible term. Upon arrival we discovered there was a $25-per-couple spending limit. Given that one breakfast dish cost $19, a slice of toast was $5, and an Americano was $6, the budget was effectively exhausted before you had finished ordering. Feeling extravagant enough to add an orange juice? Congratulations, your “free” breakfast is no longer free.
Check-in at 9:40pm set the tone perfectly. The front desk staff appeared to be operating in a state somewhere between exhaustion and confusion, mumbling instructions that were largely unintelligible. After a long day of travel, deciphering cryptic hotel riddles was not really on our agenda.
The room itself was remarkably basic for the price. The shower and toilet were separated, while a tiny sink appeared to have been assigned responsibility for every other washing-related activity. The overall condition of the hotel felt tired and poorly maintained.
Breakfast service was perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the stay. The staff worked with the frantic energy of people trying to compensate for a management team that had disappeared years ago. The same person made coffees, took orders, fetched food from the kitchen, processed bills, and seemingly kept t"
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