Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Valet parking is offered for a fee of USD 53.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee ranging from approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person.

Does the hotel allow pets?

The hotel allows pets with a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific accessibility needs.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Savannah, just steps from the Savannah College of Art and Design and within a 10-minute walk of the Savannah Civic Center. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Forsyth Park and River Street.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor heated pool, which is accessible from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The pool is seasonal.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Up to three children aged 18 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The DeSoto Hotel in Savannah

Average nightly price at The DeSoto by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$151
February	$181
March	$230
April	$241
May	$211
June	$180
July	$171
August	$139
September	$183
October	$209
November	$173
December	$154

What guests think

Across reviews, The DeSoto stands out for a highly walkable historic-district location and consistently friendly staff, while feedback on the physical plant is mixed, with recurring elevator outages and costly valet-only parking noted by multiple guests.

Rooms are generally comfortable and many are clean, but guests report maintenance issues, thin walls, plumbing or AC noise, and locked balconies; in-room fridges or microwaves are not standard and décor can feel dated. Housekeeping quality varies, and while the pool, bar, and restaurant draw praise, the pool is small and can lack towels or umbrellas. Expect a convenient, lively base with warm service and some aging-infrastructure tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Facilities draw praise for the pool, bar, and lobby spaces, plus a convenient coffee bar. Recurring issues include elevator outages, pricey valet-only parking, a small or occasionally unkempt pool, spotty Wi‑Fi, and a limited or aging gym.

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Joycelyn

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was absolutely gorgeous. The lobby in particular the rooms are outdated, but comfortable, and the rooftop pool and view is simply breathtaking. I would definitely stay at this location again. In Jesus Christ Name-Romans 8.28

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Janet

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful- location great, restaurant great, pool on the small side but nice. All of the staff we encountered were warm and friendly. Unfortunately, during our stay only one poorly working elevator was in service. We were on the 12th floor, so stairs were not a viable option. There were 3 elevators and if all had been working it would have been a great stay.

8

ronald

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel. Excellent service. Good pool. Great location. Only issue is the single guest elevator. But, that wasn’t too much of a problem - just requires some patience.

8

Matt

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi was very bad. Pool and common areas could be cleaned more often.

8

Brett

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have been perfect if they had not run out of towels by pool and issues with elevator

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Anne

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean hotel. Good sevice except valet. Long waits to drop off and retrieve car. Staff was very friendly. Food was good. The pool area was disappointing. Very small pool, not enough towels and not enough chairs.

8

Desiree

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and pretty. Paid $100 for parking for 2 cars for one night.

8

Lynne

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, service and rooftop pool. Outstanding location! Only problem was that the elevators were not working and we had to take the service elevator. Hopefully they will correct that for a future guests.

4

Carmen

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel’s pictures are false advertising. The room’s shower cut off 5minutes in followed by banging of the pipes. Only one piece of gym equipment worked. The service was good, but given what we paid to stay it was no compensation for the rooms and other amenities.

8

Nancy

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

People were great. Plumbing wasn’t great. Hot water would come and go in the shower. Elevators were slow and kept breaking down. Great location.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found The DeSoto clean and tidy, but housekeeping is inconsistent. Reports cite stained bedding or residual hair, missed restocking, odors in corridors or rooms, and occasional pool cleanliness issues.

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Darlene

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wondeful stay. Outstanding staff, very clean, restaurant 1540 also great. 💯

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Elizabeth

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was exceptional. It was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

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Theresa

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bedding was stained. Rooms were not cleaned stocked daily. Only one elevator working. Fire alarm was set off by employee with zero direction given to guests upon evacuation and return to hotel. Concerns brought to desk attendant at check out, she couldn’t have cared less. Disappointed.

8

Linda

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was clean, but the third-floor hallway had a musty smell. The beds were too soft for our taste; they felt old and worn, just like a hot dog bed.

2

Dequntaez

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like cigarettes

8

John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the cleanest hotel, it felt dirty. Having a small fridge in the room, at that rate would also have been nice.

8

Amy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Pros- great location, beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, spacious rooms Cons- room didnt seem very clean. There were used contact lenses on the desk and our shampoo etc. weren't filled. Thought i booked room with microwave, but front desk tells me no rooms have microwaves, only to find out two othher couples in our party had microwaves. Elevator situation wasnt food. Most od the time just one elevator worked.

6

Julie

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Seems all the money went into the lobby. The glamor ended at the elevator. Dark hallways. No cups or glasses in the rooms. Empty soap containers in the shower. Expected more than this. Front desk and valet were exceptionally friendly and helpful

6

Shannon

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was fine. The bed was very comfortable. Sadly the slider was bolted shut leaving no access to the balcony or ability to get fresh air. The entire hotel was very dark, the hallway almost comically so. The pool was very dirty and the 10 lounge chairs for the entire pool left many people sitting on the concrete. We stayed 3 nights, housekeeping came on day 2 but didn’t return on day 3, which would have been fine had the front desk told me this was the expectation, they did not. The location is fantastic. We parked our car (valet service is a steep $48/day) and never needed it. Every place we wanted to go was an easy and quick walk. While I didn’t love the hotel, for the location, I’d stay here again

6

Ariela

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When walking in the building lobby it’s beautiful and the staff is great. We were able to check in early because our room was ready which was amazing since we were traveling with the toddler And three month old. My toddler enjoyed the pool so much there were waters and snacks available which was great. The only complain I would have is the cleanliness of the room. The floors were not vacuumed very well as there were snacks from previous guests on the floor. There was hair left in the bathroom as well, and the trashcan in the bathroom was rusted out a bit. The rust doesn’t matter because the trashcan still trashcan it still works, but for it being such a nice hotel, I would’ve expected better. I guess we enjoyed our stay overall. It has a great view. We did have a room with the view that had a balcony, but we were not able to access the balcony, the doors have been bolted down. Which didn’t bother me because I was traveling with the toddler so it just made it safer. Overall, it was great. My son had a blast, enjoying the pool. We could rest in our hotel. We had a great view. The other things were just minor.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with some great views, yet décor feels dated for several guests and bathrooms can be small. Common complaints include thin walls or plumbing/AC noise, locked balconies, uneven Wi‑Fi, and that fridges or microwaves are not standard.

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Kristyn

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is incredible It’s a little old there in rooms Lots of noise of pipes all night The manager made it right but still was tough sleep

2

LaTisha

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For the price the rooms should have been in updated conditions. Location is good but the rooms were not in great condition.

6

Heidi

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing special. The balcony wasn't accessible locked out. Bed was nice view was nice. Location was convenient to walk to anything. Valet parking was required unless you wanted to risk/walk from the street. Its a unique old hotel. They also texted you to death.

6

Fethullah

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was convenient close to shops and restaurants. The room lacked basic amenities like a refrigerator.

8

Gable

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a great location, right in the middle of everything so you can easily walk to sights, shopping, resturants, and bars. The hotel is taller than anything around it so the views from the rooms are amazing. The rooms are good sized, the bathrooms are small. In general the hotel is nice, but could use some updating and maintenance.

6

Juan

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was hot. We couldn't sleep well. The air didn't go down at all

8

Matt

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi was very bad. Pool and common areas could be cleaned more often.

6

Jennifer

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A/C was loud and rooms/hotel common areas need a general refresh. Even the towels had holes. That being said, staff was very friendly and helpful.

6

Callie

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful inside, outside looks like it could use a power wash. Close to walk everywhere in the area. The only downside, which was major is the thin walls. Omg, we heard regular volume conversations next door. I could hear their sink and toilet flushing, coughing and again regular tone conversation.

6

Melissa

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the hotel is excellent and makes it worth the stay. The lobby and guest areas are lovely, but the room was very average. It was clean and the bed was comfy, but no extras—pretty generic.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful across valet, concierge, bar, and front desk. However, some reviews note slow or unfriendly check‑in, housekeeping lapses, billing or valet delays, and uneven responses to issues.

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Stephanie

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was lovely however there was only 1 elevator working during the entire weekend..not great for a 15 floor hotel! The Manager was lovely and did provide us with a discount The Housekeeping staff was wonderful. This was our first trip to the Historic District. It was a quaint city with LOTS of places to eat and be entertained. Hotel parking is quite expensive. I would recommend street or public parking. Wear comfortable shoes and explore the historic district. We had a GREAT experience!

10

Krys

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow! Everyone was super sweet. Raven, Grace, Christian, Mathew, Scott (I think), and so many more. Becky the flower lady. Will be coming again

6

Lachrissha

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pro valet bring your car right up. Cons, the receptionist did not apply my payment for valet parking. I paid $96 in cash. The African American women with braids did not apply payment to room. When I checked out I had to go back in fourth with receptionist that I paid for parking cash. It was only one elevator working the entire weekend. Had to wait in a line just to go up to room and to even go to lobby. Stayed the weekend and didn’t get any towels or room clean while I was out.

10

Julianne

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff was absolutely amazing with anything we needed! The girl at the coffee and snack desk….. not so much

8

Anna Lucia

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly, professional and very welcoming. The check in/out was quick and easy. The bartenders at the Proof Bar made awesome drinks with a bit of entertainment on the side😜 We had a delicious breakfast with great Southern Hospitality! The location was perfect and within walking distance to every thing we wanted to see and do.

10

Josh

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a fantastic experience at The DeSoto Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome. Everyone was friendly and professional, especially the bar staff, who went above and beyond to make the evenings enjoyable. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, providing a great place to relax after exploring the city. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to City Market and plenty of other attractions, restaurants, and shops nearby. Valet service was quick and efficient, making coming and going stress-free. Overall, it was a great stay, and I’ll definitely be returning next time I’m in Savannah!

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Heather

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival my first room has dirty sheets, which was evident by makeup and hair and wrinkles. I was moved to a new room which had a very strong odor of chemicals that was inspected by maintenance and I was told it was cleaning supplies. I was advised to open a window and I slept overnight with a headache. The next morning before our tour I went to blow dry my hair and the blow dryer was broken, I called 4 times and it took 30 minutes to finally get a hair dryer up to the room. I ended up checking out that same morning a day early. Overall I would never recommend or stay here again.

2

Derek

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had high hopes for this hotel. Things started to go wrong when we tried to shower and found that we had no bath towels. The next day the door lock malfunctioned and we could not access our room. There was a terrible sewer smell in the lobby and 3rd floor hallway. Things happen, but the hotel staff were less than accommodating, one was discourteous to the point that I should have left. After the first maintenance man got us in to the room he disappeared, but the door still would not function. I waited an hour for him to return, but he did not. I had to call the front desk and ask twice for someone to come and fix the lock. All told, it took three maintenance people over two hours to fix the door. It's a beautiful, historic hotel, in the heart of downtown and is convenient to walk to see the city, however, that does not make up for poor service or discourteous staff. I will not return.

10

Maggie

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay at The DeSoto! The area was extremely walkable. Great bars and restaurants close by. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. We received true Southern hospitality!

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Amy

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked two rooms. Texts and email asked me to check in early online so I did, answering that we would arrive at 3:00 for check in. No rooms ready yet. We were told to wait for a call. By 4:20 gave up waiting and came back to lobby. Was called over and offered one room and a call when the second was ready. Call never came. Went back down and reminded them I was waiting at 5:30 and that is when we got our second room and nothing more than a sorry about that. Our 8th floor room ran hot and a wildly loud group next door woke us at 2:20am getting in and are currently keeping us awake with their rude and vulgar conversation that they are carrying on so loudly that my kid is hearing every detail. Meanwhile people down at the street level are now screaming at each other and it all carries up. My bad for thinking this would be a good location for a family visit. First and last stay in Savannah.

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Location

Central in the historic district and very walkable to parks, shops, and restaurants; many guests parked and explored on foot. A few note it’s a longer walk to the riverfront.

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Alexis

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Beautiful room. Perfect location.

10

Kristin Berg

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was central to many attractions. Room and view were perfect.

10

Tanya

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in downtown Savannah. Shops easily walkable.

10

SAMANTHA L

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for walking everywhere

10

Tara

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love this location. It’s in the heart of everything.

10

Kimberly

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my first time to Savannah. The hotel was beautiful. All staff encountered were super friendly and professional. The bar and restaurants were excellent. I would definitely stay here again. The only downside is it’s a 15-20 minute walk down to the river, which wasn’t terrible!

10

Maggie

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay at The DeSoto! The area was extremely walkable. Great bars and restaurants close by. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. We received true Southern hospitality!

10

Victor

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Other than the AC not being colder, everything was great.

10

Jamie Nicole

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Everything was easy to walk to, if you didn’t feel like walking - uber/lyfts were cheap

10

Jaime

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great! It is walkable to both river street and Forsyth park. The staff was very friendly and the room was comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again.

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Dining

On‑site dining earns strong feedback—guests highlight tasty breakfasts, good cocktails, and the 1540 Room and bar. A few mention limited hours or staffing at the coffee shop and that some meals were average.

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Barbara

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was perfect. Only a 15min walk to Forsyth Park or River street. Tons of delicious local food options, including 1540 at the hotel. The breakfast package was great. You get exclusive seating at 1540 and a per person credit to use towarda breakfast, I believe its $13. There is valet parking at $48 per night but that comes out of your incendential hold. If you skip daily room service you get a $10 voucher for the bar or coffee lounge. The king room had an outstanding view of the church. The room was comfortable and the ac worked wonderfully. The staff was kind. I woild highly recommend the pool, they offer complimentary water, snacks, and sunscreen.

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Anna Lucia

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly, professional and very welcoming. The check in/out was quick and easy. The bartenders at the Proof Bar made awesome drinks with a bit of entertainment on the side😜 We had a delicious breakfast with great Southern Hospitality! The location was perfect and within walking distance to every thing we wanted to see and do.

8

Melissa

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older hotel but in good shape, balconies are non-accessible. Super comfortable bed, View was nice from our 13th floor room. AC went out in night - needed to call maintaince - they foxed it in about ½ hour after calling. Bar drinks were fantastic - food was just so-so. Location is just south of main historical district, but still close enough to walk nearly everywhere.

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Catherine

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My fiancé and I have stayed here three years in a row now and we have been very pleased with each of the days. The restaurant 1540 is also a must if you are staying at The DeSoto.

10

Deborah

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bar was great and our bartender was the BEST!

10

Amy

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and area. Great dining options in the hotel and on the block, very centrally located without being overly touristy.

10

Kimberly

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my first time to Savannah. The hotel was beautiful. All staff encountered were super friendly and professional. The bar and restaurants were excellent. I would definitely stay here again. The only downside is it’s a 15-20 minute walk down to the river, which wasn’t terrible!

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Janet

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful- location great, restaurant great, pool on the small side but nice. All of the staff we encountered were warm and friendly. Unfortunately, during our stay only one poorly working elevator was in service. We were on the 12th floor, so stairs were not a viable option. There were 3 elevators and if all had been working it would have been a great stay.

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David

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no place to plug in my iPhone charger next to my bed. Also I arrived at 7 pm and restaurant was closed and coffee shop was closed to I couldn’t grab a snack or coffee in hotel.

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Aaron

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and clean. Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was amazing.

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