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Beautiful old town squares, a thriving riverside with scenic views, fascinating history, and dynamic arts and dining scenes all contribute to the romance of Savannah. With its Spanish Moss, evocative cemeteries, and irresistible cuisine, the city typifies southern charm.
Savannah is a relaxed, accessible destination that is safe, family-friendly, and eminently walkable. There's good value for money outside of peak season, and the city offers easy day trip opportunities to Tybee Island and Hilton Head. If you're familiar with other southern cities, Savannah is like an edgier Charleston, or perhaps a slightly sleepier New Orleans.
The downtown historic district is an attraction all on its own, with lovingly-preserved and cinematic-looking Victorian architecture. At the same time, new developments have cropped up by the Savannah River and out into the suburbs to cement some modernity, and the world-famous Savannah School of Art and Design (SCAD) offers galleries and museums across the city.
Savannah is not on the scale as Atlanta or Houston, but it attracts a large amount of tourist traffic and hotels run the gamut, with high-end historic mansions, large convention hotels, and a dash of contemporary, design-forward boutique properties.
I've been visiting and writing about Savannah for over a decade, to update guides and write features. I've stayed in dozens of hotels and the ones on this list are among my favorites.
Boutique, historical properties can be expensive but provide upscale hospitality with a personal touch. The larger, modern hotels are more competitive, and there are some good, niche products from international brands. Selections are priced between $151 and $259 to start and incorporate ratings and feedback found on trusted traveler sites such as Trip Advisor and Booking.com.
Traveling elsewhere? Read our list of the best hotels in other popular cities:These are the best hotels in Savannah, sorted by price from low to high.Read the original article on Business Insider