Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near River Street in Savannah

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Property entrance
Exterior
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • River Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Savannah

Historic District - North stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic District - North hotel, you'll find River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD Museum of Art and Savannah Civic Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • River Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vinnie Van Go-Gos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grove Savannah - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel near River Street in Savannah
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Thunderbird Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Thunderbird Inn offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 150 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.Ā This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Thunderbird Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
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Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room and very close to a bad section of the town. The staff that we dealt with were very friendly. The bathroom was very small and does not have a sink in it, the sink is in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself, was very clean and great staff. It felt unsafe because the locks on the doors were horrible. Additionally, I put in the parameter of parking included in Travelocity. This property came up. At check in I was told parking was an additional $20. She said it was in the small print at the bottom. Kinda sneaky.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay the room is clean and comfortable and near everything and the staff are all very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute and clean motel! Did the job. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristanna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE! Love the retro 1960/70s vive. Free popcorn, lemonade, RC Cola, Donuts More in the lobby. Moon pies under your pillow. Really GROOVY BABY! You won't be disappointed. Book now and enjoy. You'll love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cute but some traffic noise

Cute hotel but is on a busy street if you are a light sleeper. Was updated probably years ago and could use a refresh. The location is good for walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenyon

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ayyyy Fonzie

Lots of fun in the Retro setting
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little retro hotel

Great stay, the staff was great! Enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Loved the hotel the phone was the best šŸ˜great walks to everything The only thing was when we took a shower the floor got all wet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Clean, with great service and general warmth from the team. The most comfortable hotel bed I’ve slept on in a long time. Super easy access to Disney Springs. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Be sure to bring some earplugs if you're a light sleeper like me. I loved how close the hotel was to the city, we walked almost every day we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

VIRGINIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A coupon I was told I'd receive was not available. In the room: 1.Lamp didn't work. 2.There was no brew basket in the coffee maker. We were told they might be able to find one, or maybe "the order would come in today." We never got it. 3.Initally there was no heat. We were told how to fix it by one person but it didn't work; another person fixed it easily on the second day by coming to our room. 4.There were no blankets supplied. Someone brought them when requested but they weren't very nice about it. 5.Our toilet clogged and we had to go to front desk for a plunger. We were told we were rude to the receptionist but that is completely untrue. Receptionist said a clogged toilet is less important than checking in a guest. 6.The phone didn't work in our friend's room; when asked if we could get a new one we were told they're "being phased out anyway". We were in the reception area and were told we could call the Hotel phone number; when we asked what it was, we were told "it's on the website." 7.Our room wasn't cleaned or straightened. When we asked we were told we needed to request that upfront. So we asked to have the room cleaned/straightened the second day and when we came back to the hotel in the late afternoon no one had done anything. 8. The keys we were given didn't work the first or second time. There was always 1 person on duty and most were friendly and perhaps overworked. But overall this was definitely not a place I'd ever stay at again or recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unhelpful staff, property in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deneene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very unique and a fun birthday trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

brantley

Liked: Staff & service

Sort of neato

It's okay but gets a lot of points for the vintage style.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thunderbird Inn: A Soaring Stay with a Few Feather

We had an overall positive experience at the Thunderbird Inn. The staff and service were amazing, making our stay truly enjoyable. The convenience of being in downtown Savannah, with so many attractions within walking distance, was the main reason we chose this location. If I had any complaints, it would be that the inn could use some touch-ups, and the cleanliness of the rooms could be slightly improved. However, these minor issues wouldn’t prevent me from staying there again. A great choice for anyone visiting Savannah!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025