ELIZA THOMPSON HOUSE, HISTORIC INNS OF SAVANNAH COLLECTION (ADULTS ONLY), Savannah

Eliza Thompson House, Historic Inns Of Savannah Collection (Adults Only) - A historic 1847 bed & breakfast with garden courtyard and nightly wine receptions on Jones Street

Built in 1847, this adults-only Savannah hotel features 25 individually decorated rooms across its Main House and Carriage House sections. Located on cobblestoned Jones Street, acclaimed by Southern Living Magazine as the most beautiful street in Savannah, the Eliza Thompson House offers rooms with period furnishings, 12-foot ceilings, and views of either the garden courtyard or oak-lined street. The property includes a private walled garden with a flowing Ivan Bailey fountain and Japanese koi pool. Daily amenities include a chef-prepared breakfast served from 8-10 AM, evening wine and hors d'oeuvres reception from 5:30-7 PM, and desserts with coffee from 8-9:30 PM. The parlor features patterned wood-framed sofas, antique rugs, and gold chandeliers. Situated in a historic residential neighborhood, the property stands one block from Mrs. Wilkes Restaurant and a 2-minute walk to Forsyth Park.

Pros

Original architectural features preserved from 1847, including window openings and rear staircase

Located in a quiet residential area on a tree-lined cobblestone street

Known for paranormal activity, including reported sightings of Confederate soldiers

Evening social gatherings with complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts

Cons

No elevator access; multiple stairs between levels may challenge some guests

No on-site parking; street parking requires daily passes ($20-30)