Chatham Crescent Travel Guide

Savannah

This area was first developed in 1910, but most homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The neighborhood is considered one of the most affluent within city limits by local residents.

Marketed as Chatham Crescent by Granger’s Chatham Land and Hotel Company, the Granger Tract took its design from the Beaux Arts plan popular at the time. At various points in the neighborhood, city blocks were punctuated with 1-acre (4,000 m2) circles (named for city and county officials), a crescent-shaped street, and a landscaped mall.

At the end of the palmetto-lined mall stretching between Maupas Avenue to 47th Street was to be the centerpiece of Chatham Crescent – a magnificent tourist facility called the Hotel Georgia. The Spanish Revival-style hotel was designed by noted architect Henrik Wallin, who assisted Henry Bacon with New York’s Astor Hotel. Apparently the developers hoped that wealthy Northerners would check into what was to be a luxurious hotel and decide to purchase a second home in Chatham Crescent. Unfortunately, the hotel encountered numerous problems and barely got off the ground. 

Eventually, Savannah High School (now the Savannah Arts Academy) was built on the nearly eight acres of land set aside for the hotel.

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Top hotels in Chatham Crescent

The Desoto Savannah

The Desoto Savannah

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is Rp2.951.235 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.951.235
Rp3.559.471 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,913 reviews)
My husband and I have traveled to Savannah many times and decided to give this hotel a try since it’s close to many of our favorite spots. We realized quickly upon checking in that we had made a mistake. While the lobby was beautiful, the room left much to be desired. It looked somewhat bare and ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Desoto Savannah
Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.010.267 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.010.267
Rp2.898.839 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,584 reviews)
Great location and clean rooms

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

4 out of 5
201 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.931.516 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.931.516
Rp2.810.533 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,929 reviews)
This hotel staff is very friendly and eager to assist.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Marriott Savannah Riverfront

Marriott Savannah Riverfront

4 out of 5
100 General Mcintosh Blvd Savannah GA
The price is Rp2.291.874 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.291.874
Rp2.737.403 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Savannah. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,272 reviews)
Good hotel, however the location is not the best

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

5 out of 5
400 W RIVER ST Savannah GA
The price is Rp3.781.634 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp3.781.634
Rp5.152.689 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 12 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,502 reviews)
Review would have been 5 star all around except for the noise from the "rooftop" restaurant which was close to our room on the 4th floor of a six floor building

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District

4 out of 5
320 Montgomery St Savannah GA
The price is Rp1.722.933 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.722.933
Rp2.083.122 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
The hotel is in a great location, but it's showing its age; don't expect anything fancy. One of the elevators was clearly not working correctly and caused a lot of anxiety among guests. Mentioned this to the front desk and nothing was done. Also, the people at the front desk were not unpleasant, ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Chatham Crescent

WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Midtown

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown
Thomas Square

Thomas Square

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Starland District or Bull Street Library.

Thomas Square
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Dixon Park

Though Dixon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Dixon Park
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Victorian District - East

Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Victorian District - East
Savannah Victorian District

Victorian District - West

Visitors to Victorian District - West like its coffee shops and parks, and Savannah Stage Company is a sight worth a stop.

Victorian District - West
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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Lafayette Square.

Eastside


Chatham Crescent Travel Guide