Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near River Street in Savannah

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Game room
Interior
Exterior

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
  • SCAD Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • River Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪15 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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About the area

Savannah

In shopping district.You'll be steps from SCAD Museum of Art and within a 15-minute walk of River Street. Savannah Civic Center and Liberty Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 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 20 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 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

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. 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1014 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient location for us when visiting SCAD.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JEAN, Fairfax

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly. Room was very humid and our AC/heat didn’t work. The room needed some TLC (cracked shower tile, water leaking in from front window) but was otherwise fine. Street noise is quite loud. I didn’t realize you have to pay to park onsite until I received an email about it 2 days before we arrived. Luckily we got parking. It’s nothing fancy but it worked for our needs. And the donuts are delicious :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy
Loved it. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere. Close to things, and a very comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Borden

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun place to stay with all of Savannah (including the river) a brief walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay! The price was excellent and the staff could not be nicer. Easily walk to the trolly and to the center of town. Great little place with a lot of personality!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hip retro motel on the edge of the historic district. Delicious free doughnuts at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend visit
Unique location with everything we needed for our short visit. Moon pies and RC cola made my son quite happy as well as the Krispy Kream. Beds were comfortable and parking was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crafty

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spiffed up retro motel in a great location just a short walk from all the action of downtown. Friendly staff, free morning doughnuts, and Moon Pies on your pillow. What more do you need?
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that we used had a door that was difficult to open, the air conditioning fan would not shut off so that the floor was very moist and slippery, the bathroom fan was loud and would not shut off either. The neon sign in front, which is such a vintage wonder was missing several lights, which makes the place look uncured for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sadie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat vibe. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024