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 (2005)
and Zagat Survey "Best Inn in the State of Georgia"
Featured on Turner South (2005. Zagat's Survey "Best Inn
in Georgia
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Historic District
- City
- Downtown
- Nearest major city: Atlanta, GA (280 miles NW)
- Directions to property:
From I-95, take interstate 16 east to savannah. I-16 will terminate and merge into Montgomery street, follow that through two streetlights to Oglethorpe Ave. Turn right (east) continue through the Bull St. intersection to Drayton Street. Make a u-turn back onto the opposite side of Oglethorpe Ave., where The Ballastone is located in the middle of the block. - Nearest major airport: Savannah, GA (SAV) 12 miles
- Directions from airport:
From the airport, take I-95 South and follow directions given above.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
- There are 16 guest accommodations (16 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 235.00 and $ 395.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 235.00 and $ 395.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Fireplace |
| Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Private entrance |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| Turndown Service | VCR |
| Wet bar | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Computer |
| Copier | Fax Machine |
| Videos | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Private hotel bar, wireless internet | Premium liquors |
| Boutique wines | Private Off Street Parking |
| Elevator from street level to entire mansion | 24-hour concierge staffed |
Meals
- A Full Southern Breakfast made to order breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8 am to 9:30 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the Courtyard, Parlors, Tea Room, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Full service hotel bar, Mid-day Lemonade & Iced Tea, Pre-dinner Hors d'oeuvres, Victorian High Tea Service, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two night min. on weekends)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Private Courtyard)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Full service premium bar liquor and wines.)
- Deposit amount required (Your first night's stay is required at booking as a deposit, the balance is due upon departure.)
- Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
- Cancellations:
A deposit of one night's accommodation per room
is required at booking. Fifteen days prior notice of
cancellation or change of date is required. A $35
cancellation fee will be charged at the time of cancellation.
Cancellation within fifteen days of arrival will result in loss
of deposit. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- AAA
- Conde Nast
- Historic Inns of Savannah
- Select Registry
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jim & Jennifer Salandi
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Colonial, Revolutionary War & Civil War history, Telfair fine arts museum, Cultural heritage festivals, Historic Savannah architecture, Ships of the Sea museum, Landmark Historic District (walking vacation), Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Kayaking, Complimentary health club, Private area tours, Street cafe and fine dining, Design District Boutique Shops, Antique shopping, Heritage Festivals, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Water sports
Savannah Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Savannah, Georgia.