Ballastone Inn

Patriarch of historic Savannah bed and breakfasts, chosen year after year as "most romantic Inn " by Savannahians, again this year "best bed and breakfast" for 2008.
Table for two privacy and intimacy prevail at the Ballastone. Located in the center Savannah Historic District where one walks to every attraction. At the Ballastone, you park your car in our free off-street parking, take our private elevator to all floors. Enjoy the most elegant High Tea in the city on antique linens and sterling silver everyday at 4pm. The Ballastone is filled with period antiques. We are dedicated to preserving our past and our love for antiques abounds! Ballastone always has staff members available for your service and security 24/7. You will never arrive at the Ballastone and not be greeted by our friendly staff. Join us at our private antique bar for your favorite cocktail. The Ballastone is for the discerning traveler indeed. The Ballastone is dedicated to embellishing hospitality like no others can.
If you have time while touring the city, please enjoy one of our 300 videos from our collection. Our guestrooms feature fireplaces with sitting areas. Whenever possible our rooms are filled with antiques and period collectible art. Egyptian cotton 400 thread count linens and french down blankets are amenities you will surely enjoy.
Dine in our private, lush courtyard featured in the Savannah Garden Exposition 2005.
Complimentary cuisine includes
full southern breakfast, seasonal fresh fruits, formal high tea daily, pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres and your favorite wine or cocktail. Join us for after dinner cordials in our private bar. Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report Grand Award Winner, 2009 Dallas Magazine Top Ten places in the world to visit, Best Bed and Breakfast 2008 in Savannah, and Zagat Survey "Best Inn in the State of Georgia" & chosen 1 of the 50 Best Romantic Getaways by Travel and Leisure
Featured on Turner South (2005)

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"Wonderful Taste of the Old South" 11/24/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

From it's reputation, we expected a lot from the Ballastone Inn, and we were not disappointed. The room, the food, the location, and the service were all simply outstanding. We could not have been more happy with our two-night stay at this fine... read more
"Great location for walking the city" 11/21/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

Loved the Ballastone. This is why we choose B&Bs, for this level of service. We did not make any reservations ourselves, bc the staff was so helpful in their recommendations and took care of it for us. Food was excellent throughout.

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"A great experience!" 10/27/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Our stay at the Inn could not have been better. The staff is outstanding, they are very helpful and friendly. The food was also exceptional. The location is perfect for walking everywhere and the rooms are lovely.

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"Incredible" 9/30/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

The Ballastone is every bit as beautiful as advertised. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the rooms in the inn were very well appointed. We stayed in Hannah, enjoyed tea, and the breakfast in the patio garden and loved every... read more
"Best Experience at a B & B!!" 8/20/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Our two night stay at your Inn was exceptional! The staff were all wonderful to work with, friendly and fun to have conversations with, knowledgable, attentive and always courteous. The overall decor and room was divine, bed VERY comfy, and I LOVED... read more
"Southern Vacation" 7/31/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

From the time our party of 4 entered the Ballastone we were warmly greeted and with enthusiasm by our hostess- Melissa. Immediately we all felt very welcomed and at home. After settling into our beautiful rooms, Melissa helped us plan our dining... read more
"Southern Magical Charm" 7/30/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Ballastone is sheer southern magical and charming. The staff make you feel so wonderful. The breakfasts are just best from their orange pancakes to their apple bacon. Every detail is well thought out. It is just the best get away. We will... read more
"Celebrating our 40th anniversary..." 7/20/2009
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The sevices and the Southern hospitality demonstrated by the entire staff was exceptional!! Every detail of our special evening was absolutely fabulous!!! The room was warm, inviting AND very relaxing. It was the best weekend away we've ever had,... read more
"Savannah's Best B&B" 7/9/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

The Ballastone Inn far exceeded my expectations. The rooms were fabulously decorated, spacious and clean. The staff is amazing, helpful, friendly and ready to please. The Inn itself is exquisite, with its majestic parlors and antiques. Worth... read more
"Wonderful historic inn!" 6/22/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Our first trip to Savannah, and we were certainly pampered at the Ballastone. Our breakfasts were lavish, cold drinks in the bar in the afternoon hit the spot, and our room was just too luscious. The service was perfect, staff always cheerful and... read more
"Beautiful location for a wedding!" 4/23/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

The owner and staff made our small wedding perfect. The rooms are beautiful as well as comfortable, the inn's location in Savannah is central, and the courtyard was a great choice for our special day. Thanksk for a lifetime memory...

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"MADE TO FEEL LIKE AMERICAN ROYALTY" 4/13/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2006

BY FAR, ONE OF THE FINEST B&B'S IN THE UNITED STATES. LOCATED IN A MOST PICTUREQUE TRUE SOUTHERN CITY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!! A+ DITTO!!!!!! LORD JOHN P. DE POTTER

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"Share the Ambience with Paul Newman and Robert Redford" 12/31/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2008

An amazing experience. The staff could not be any more accommodating and responsive. My husband mistakenly left his dinner jacket and they were very willing to mail it back to us. Sumptuous rooms, high tea and breakfast. Incredibly personable,... read more
"Magical, Romantic Ballastone" 12/28/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2008

After months of research, we selected Savannah and its jewel - the Ballastone Inn - for our intimate destination wedding ceremony. Surrounded by elegant furnishings excentuated w/ gold & silver Christmas decorations, the inn was the magical... read more
"An outstanding experience" 9/14/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

We could have not made a better choice for our stay in Savannah. The Inn is beautiful and the service was first rate. The Inn is centrally located and the staff, which was always on hand, made reservations for tours and dinner in a cheerful and... read more
"Wonderful B & B" 6/19/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

We were "Bed and Breakfast" virgins prior to our stay at the Ballastone Inn. It will certainly be hard to top our Ballastone experience. Every aspect of our stay was perfect. The inn is located in a great area and easy walking to the... read more
"A perfect honeymoon!" 6/6/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

It took over six years of marriage to have it, but because of the Ballastone Inn & staff, it was definitely worth the wait!! No picture can fully convey the elegance and feel of this great inn; it is truly gorgeous in every possible way. The... read more
"First trip to Savannah" 5/21/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2007

We stayed at the Ballastone for our first tirp in August 2007 having seen the inn recommended on this site and in Frommers guide. We were not dissappointed, we stayed in the beautiful Gazebo suite and our son was in the Low Country room. Both were... read more
"Great time at Ballastone" 4/26/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Perfect location and lovely hosts. Staff was a delight. This is the place to stay in Savannah. We stayed in Rhett's Retreat and it was very quiet on the fourth floor although the inn was full.

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"Down South hospitality" 10/28/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

Everyone at the inn was marvelous. My daughter and I had a fabulous time.

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"Now we know!" 8/1/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

Our parents come here regularly and our mom finally brought us for a "girls weekend". Now we all know why the come home so happy every time. The staff is amazing.

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"Could not have been better" 5/30/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

savannah, GA is now special to us because of our stay ath the Ballastone Inn. We were made to feel very welcomed by the entire staff. The service, care and warmth are incomparable.

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"What a Place" 5/10/2007
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Stayed On: 4/2007

Perfect Location. Incredible attnetion to detail. Outstanding staff. Our visit to Savannah could not have been better in large part due to the team at the Inn who saw to our every need.

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"Great Stay" 2/8/2007
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Stayed On: 1/2007

A delightful experience. The staff was warm and friendly. The ambiance was perfect and the granola was out of this world. An epitomy of Southern Hospitality

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Ballastone Inn Bed and Breakfast
Ballastone Inn
14 E Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, GA 31401
USA
Phone: +1-912-236-1484
Fax: +1-912-236-4626
Toll-free: +1-800-822-4553
Innkeeper(s)
Jennifer Salandi
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$235 - $395
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Facade of the Ballastone Inn on Oglethorpe Street in the heart of the Historic DistrictWelcome to the Ballastone Inn. A welcoming foyer at the magical Ballastone Inn.
Fresh scones, devonshire cream, tea sandwiches, stuffed cucumber sandwiches. Every day you will find our high tea served on silver with antique linen napkins sprayed in lavendar. It is quite an experience. No one does tea like the Ballastone Inn.Every day is a formal high tea at the Ballastone Inn. Cordials served in the evening on our antique bar. Of course, sterling silver around!
Enjoy of beautiful courtyard dining. Have a seat our servers will be there quickly to make sure you have everything you need and then some...Join us nightly in our antique bar serving premium liquors, cordials and wines from around the world. Only Inn in Savannah with a full service bar! Enjoy one of our Ballatinis.....
Bloody Marys, Ballatini, or a wonderful mint julep. It is your way at the Ballastone. Gazebo Suite one of Ballastone's favorite. English stenciling from castle walls, 18th blanket chest wonderful fireplace with the best view of the house onto the courtyard.
Then there is Tea Olive with her raised canopy, needlepoint pillows, antique chaise to lounge the day away. Italian matelasse coverlet and shams. Antique lighting and chandelier. Come on in...
Not just waffles here at the Ballastone. Fresh fruit served, of course, in antique fruit dishes from a past era. Fresh baked breads(daily) and our own Ballastone oatmeal homemade toast. Nothing is ordinary at the Ballastone Inn.
Luxury, our China Trade suite and Mulberry Tulips. Hard to chose....let us tell you more.