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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • SCAD Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • River Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪23 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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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Savannah

With a stay at Thunderbird Inn in Savannah (Historic District - North), you'll be a 3-minute walk from SCAD Museum of Art and 10 minutes by foot from River Street. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Savannah College of Art and Design and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Forsyth Park.

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • River Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 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
  • ‪The Grove Savannah - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Congress Street Social Club - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from SCAD Museum of Art
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 150 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20.00 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Very cool and retro motel

Our family of 4 loved our one night stay at the Thunderbird Inn, what a cool property! The motel reminded me of motels along old Route 66 that we use to stay in when we were kids, and our kids loved the dougnuts and moon pies. Great location to historic Savannah sites and River street (12 min walk) If you need a room in Savannah stay at the Thunderbird, it's a walk down memory lane.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming stay

It was a cute place. Older and could use some updates but it definitely had charm and I felt safe. I have no complaints other than the fridge didn’t work. But I wasn’t stressed about that. And they are pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Ridiculous fun.

It’s a silly, fun place. Staff keeps it going.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trinity

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

Great spot and location!

Loved this little corner gem. Quick to visit the greatest restaurants and shops and even River St. was very close. I enjoyed The moon pies, the neon lights, and the classicness. The heater didn’t work and it was 35 degrees so I hope they look into room 111! Loved that they had keychains with the room numbers! I got Mine! Thanks Thunderbird!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Sweet place.

Wonderful stay. Different type of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan, Orlando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite Savannah motel! Super cute theme, rooms are always very clean and beds are comfy. There is some noise from traffic but it’s not that bad. $20 a night for parking but that’s VERY reasonable! The lot also has an EV charger if you need one. Donuts in the morning are fantastic. My only complaint this trip was that there was an ashtray outside my room (room 119) and the smoke smell snuck in through the door when people were out there, but if they got rid of that smoking area and moved it away from the rooms, it would have been perfect! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

The only negative was the shower head It was truly awful and the water temp could be warmer Also say coffee and doughnuts for breakfast not free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What more do you want( smile)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great stay in Savannah.

Super fun stay. Classic retro motel. Amazing donuts and coffee for breakfast. The rooms were super nice. Super safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina Louise dela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. It's an older building, but well maintained. The staff was always beyond cheery and helpful. Popcorn every afternoon and donuts every morning (if you can handle that many donuts). Easily walkable to the market, river front, tour buses, museums, and honestly the entire historic district if you bring your walking shoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within easy walking distance to the waterfront, shops, restaurants, and beautiful historic district homes and squares. Perfect for a pet and budget friendly one or two night stay in Savannah. The complimentary donuts for breakfast were amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

fv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable, charming little motel with late 50s/early 60s theming that drew us in. I saw very few of these sorts left growing up, but greatly appreciated this little throwback to the mid-century era of holiday making.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two minor complanuts...Noisy bathroom fan that never seemed to shut off. Property is on a busy street, so a bit of traffic noise at times. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coral

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Grisel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay in room 102 and 103. The sink in 102 was clogged. In the 103 the bathroom has losses tiles with mold and the room smell to humidity. In both rooms the A/C filter needs to be cleaned. They were completly full of dust. In general the hotel is clean, very friendly staff and very well situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very food location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place. The best location. Staff is awesome and super friendly. My only complaint is the motion sensor light in the bathroom. That thing was brutal in the middle of the night. Other than that this is the only place I stay when I visit Savannah, been staying here since the 90’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025