CATHERINE WARD HOUSE INN, Savannah

Catherine Ward House Inn - A Victorian-era bed & breakfast with private balconies and courtyard gardens near Forsyth Park

Built in the 1880s, this High Victorian Italianate Architecture Savannah hotel sits half a block from Forsyth Park's iconic fountain. The Catherine Ward House Inn features nine individually decorated rooms across the main house and carriage house, each equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, and private bathrooms. Select rooms offer balconies, fireplaces, or direct courtyard access, while some include two-person spa baths or wet bars. A chef-prepared breakfast is served daily at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM in the light-filled dining room. Guests have access to a parlor with fireplace seating and a private garden with a fish pond. The property stands within 0.5 miles of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Mercer Williams House Museum, and Green Meldrim House. Catherine Ward House provides complimentary street parking and is a 2-3 block walk from two DOT shuttle stops.

Pros

Historic 1880s architecture with original handcrafted details and antique accents

Free high-speed wireless internet throughout the property

Flexible breakfast scheduling to accommodate tour and checkout times

Self-service kitchen access for beverages and ice

Cons

Windows cannot be opened

No daily housekeeping service (room refresh only every 3rd night for stays longer than 4 nights)