Location. The Eliza Thompson House is located in historic downtown Savannah, one-half mile from the Savannah Civic Center Theater and the Savannah History Museum. Less than two miles from the inn is the Telfair Museum of Arts and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at Lafayette Square. Shopping and dining venues at Riverfront Plaza are less than two miles from the inn.
Features. Built in 1847, the Eliza Thompson House is located on Jones Street, situated in an attractive neighborhood with tree-lined, cobblestone streets and sidewalks. In 1995, this landmark Greek Revival-style structure underwent an extensive transformation that restored its historic design and introduced European antique furnishings to its interiors. Outdoors, the centerpiece of the inn is a brick-paved garden courtyard, featuring a koi pond and fountain with tall aquatic plants. Eliza Thompson's hospitality continues today with complimentary continental breakfasts, afternoon receptions offering appetizers and wine, and evening servings of dessert and coffee. Concierge services are available.
Guestrooms. Two structures house individually decorated guestrooms. Accommodations inside the Main House feature 12-foot ceilings, fireplaces and hardwood floors with oriental rugs. Furnishings include four-poster rice beds, antique sofas, armoires and dressing tables. Carriage House guestrooms feature nine-foot ceilings, antique furnishings and French doors opening onto the garden courtyard. All accommodations provide private bathrooms equipped with bathrobes. Select guestrooms are equipped with flat-screen televisions and CD players. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available.
Expert Tip. The Eliza Thompson House was built by Joseph Thompson, a successful cotton merchant and financier. A portrait of Thompson hangs in one of the inn's guestrooms. Widowed in 1855, Eliza Thompson chose to manage her husband's investments herself and maintained an active social life by frequently entertaining guests in her home and courtyard. The house remained in the Thompson family until the early 1920s and operated as an inn since 1978.
Property Amenities
Comp newspapers in lobby
Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
Wedding services
Safe-deposit box - Front Desk
Complimentary breakfast
Parking nearby
Umbrella
Air-conditioned public areas
Fireplace in lobby
Concierge services
Area Attractions
Downtown Savannah: On Site Mercer-Williams House Museum: 2 blocks Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home: 0.25 mile Cathedral of St John the Baptist/Lafayette Square: 0.5 mile Savannah Civic Center Theater: 0.5 mile Savannah History Museum: 0.5 mile The Beach Institute (Cultural Center): 0.5 mile River Street Hospitality Center: 0.75 mile Telfair Museum of Arts 0.75 mile Riverfront Plaza (Shopping, Dining): 1.25 miles The Club at Savannah Harbor (Golfing): 3.5 miles
Driving Directions
5 West Jones St., Savannah, Ga. From Savannah-Hilton Head Airport: Approximate distance to the property is 12.5 miles.
Exit airport, and continue on Airways Avenue. Turn right onto Patrick S. Graham Drive. Turn right onto Gulfstream Road. Turn right at Augusta Road/GA-21 South. Take Exit 5 to merge onto I-16 East toward Savannah. Turn right onto West Liberty Street. Turn right onto Whitaker Street. Turn left onto West Jones Street.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 11 A.m.
Credit Card Required
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 25
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
Smoke-free Property
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
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