Ballastone Inn

14 E Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah Georgia 31401
USA

http://www.ballastone.com

Phone: +1-912-236-1484
Fax: +1-912-236-4626
Toll-free: +1-800-822-4553

General Information

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)


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
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities

Other Amenities: 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 outside only (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

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antique private bar inhouse
  • Embellishments of the past
  • Luxury suites
  • Table for two privacy
  • Top of class 24-hour concierge assistance
  • Top travel destination
  • Antiques/decor
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Italianate
  • Built in 1838
  • Opened for business in 1980
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1980
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Access for the disabled
  • Parking available (Off-street Parking, plus parking pass ($8/ 2 days downtown))

Location

  • Geographic region: Coastal Georgia
  • 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: SAV 12 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From the airport, take I-95 South and follow directions given above.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): 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