River Street Inn, Historic hotel in downtown Savannah, United States.
The River Street Inn is a restored five-story cotton warehouse featuring heavy brick walls, original heart pine floors, and traditional four-poster beds. The property spans three upper floors with 99 rooms, many offering views of Bay Street or the historic Factors Walk alley.
The building was constructed in 1817 along the Savannah River as a storage facility for the cotton trade and served that purpose for many decades. It was eventually transformed into a luxury hotel that honors its industrial past while serving modern visitors.
The inn preserves the character of a working port district through its heavy brick walls and industrial layout that speak to its role in the cotton trade. Visitors experience how this location remains connected to Savannah's water-based commerce and heritage.
The property sits directly on the river with viewing balconies where guests can watch cargo ships, and breakfast is served at the Broken Keel restaurant. Visitors should know the location near busy River Street means daytime foot traffic outside, though rooms offer quiet retreat with working fireplaces.
Many guests overlook that the inn includes some of Savannah's rare working fireplaces where actual fires can be lit for warmth and ambiance. These details connect modern guest rooms to the feeling of an earlier trading era at this riverside location.
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