Thunderbird Inn
About this hotel
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, steps from SCAD Museum of Art This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. 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. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(1,008 Reviews)
4.0
My husband and I booked a king-bed room for one night. The idea and concept of the Thunderbird is cool. I love the vintage colors and feel; however, this hotel was recently renovated just a few years back and should be in a little better shape than it is. There are things like spiderwebbish/dead bugs in the nook of the top of the wall and the ceiling. The bottom of the bathroom door looked a little dry-rotted. A stray hair here and there wasn’t my fav. The AC in the room works, but it doesn’t get super cold. I slept with no covers on. Street noise was there. We brought a sound machine with us, so that helped, but it was still there. There are no curtains on the windows, so the glow of the sidewalk light shines in (even with blinds closed). It’s like a nightlight. I never felt unsafe. You do have to pay to park, which I feel should’ve been built into the price of the stay. The bed was super soft, so if that’s your preference, you’ll love it. You have free coffee and donuts from Baker’s Pride (yum) in the morning. Overall, the stay was okay. It was cleanish. The noise was loudish. The bed was soft. Hope this helps.
5.0
The stay here is wonderful. Cleanliness perfectly done. Smells great and area great.
5.0
Staff super friendly and attentive.
5.0
Thnderbird Inn most hippest hotel in Savannah. It is close to downtown by walk. and hotel design is very nice.
5.0
Love the retro vibe area was close to things and the donuts were great!!! Room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay again!!
4.0
Everything was great except rooms are noisy, but totally worth the price!
4.0
Great and retro styled hotel with brilliant staff at in Savannah. Within easy walking distance of everything you could want and round the corner from some of Savannah’s best restaurants. Loved the music, style and super friendly staff. Only issue was our keycard reader, which consistently didn’t work and caused us some inconvenience, meaning we had to often ask for staff and cleaners to help us get in our room. This really does need to be sorted as made coming and going from the hotel quite stressful!
4.0
Cool vibe, but needs some updating especially bathrooms.
5.0
Clean room and comfortable air conditioning! Didn’t feel like I was about to freeze while making sure the outside heat stayed outside. The location in perfect, 15 min wait all to river street! The beds were very comfortable.
5.0
Great find, very comfortable stay, easy parking $15 and convenient walk to riverfront. Great donuts for breakfast
4.0
Easy check-in, excellent communication prior to and during our stay and the room was very clean. Loved the retro vibe, the decor and the free coffee, lemonade, popcorn and donuts. However, had difficulty getting the card to unlock the door every time and the bathroom fan had no on/off switch and ran continuously when the door was open. Not enough to prevent us from staying again, but if addressed would certainly improve the venue.
2.0
The service was impeccable, every person at the counter during our stay was kind, helpful and very friendly. However the hotel overall needs some work, or facelift. The water pressure or lack of, five pillows is always great but these were flat pillows, the beds aren’t horrible but could be better, no black out curtains, and the entry door has a gap at the bottom. Nothing too big but beds/pillows, water pressure and blackout curtains are like the most common things that every hotel focuses on. I think if you’re under 30 this hotel is a hit, older than that pay a little extra and stay down the street. Bonus is the free donuts, popcorn and walkable distance!
4.0
Good location with close proximity to downtown Savannah. It’s just that by nature it’s of being close to the road it is a little loud. The parking was pretty crowded too. Staff are great though
5.0
We had a really nice stay at the Thunderbird Inn! My girlfriend and I and our dog stayed here for 2 nights while we stopped in Savannah. Every staff member we talked to was super nice and friendly and they were great communicaters as they texted before our stay asking if we needed anything and how they can help. They greeted us everytime we passed through the lobby as well!
The hotel is a cool retro style and situated in a good location within walking distance of most everything you’ll want to see. It was definitely more affordable than most everything else in downtown Savannah. They had delicious donuts every morning as well and coffee and juices. The room was comfy and we both slept really well both nights. We highly recommend and would stay again!
4.0
We loved the Thunder Bird however the noise all night on the street out front it was very annoying
5.0
Staff were great. Ice bucket lid had mold all over it. Other than that. Not bad
5.0
We loved the Thunderbird Inn! We went for my birthday weekend and it was just what we needed to crash in between outings.
5.0
It was a very clean facility, close to town, very convenient parking on the facility, nice staff. Will definitely stay again!
1.0
Place was remodeled once upon a time. Not very good hotel for the pricey they charge.
The photos are not representative of the actual room size. It has a lot of road noise from traffic. The dog area gate is not in good repair. Not dirty but not clean either.
6.0
I was disappointed in not being aware of reserving parking. I was told it was on the website, but I only saw that "On-site parking was available for $15/night". When we got there, no parking was available.
We were told we had to reserve ahead of time and try to park on the street or look for a garage. This should be in bold on the website to reserve ahead. Also, note no elevator if you stay on the 2nd level.
The room smelled clean, and the sheets were, so that's a positive. However, the sink had whiskers in it from the previous tenants. So, I needed to clean the entire sink area on my own. The walls in the whole space and baseboard need painting, and the caulking in the bathroom area needs to be replaced. I also found the road traffic to be loud. Overall, I was disappointed.
8.0
We loved the vibe and the service was great.
3.0
Awesome retro hotel! Room was cleaner than more expensive national chain hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our vehicle could stay till 3 in the parking lot even though we checked out at 11.
10.0
Lovely stay. Perfect location for visiting SCAD. Great coffee and donuts in the morning. Very friendly staff.
2.0
Generally I enjoyed staying at the thunderbird, small but cute, good location, also front office person was great but the rooms floor was dirty, not cleaned properly, also cable and WiFi equipment was just laying on ground under tv… not too appealing.
10.0
Very convenient Room was clean. Very pleased.
3.0
Such a cute hotel. Even left a Moonpie on my pillow and had RC cola in the room. Very comfortable bed and really a nice and clean room. Which is hard to find nowadays.
3.0
I very much enjoyed my stay. It's an older hotel and just celebrated a 60 year birthday. It's not your typical luxury modern hotel but for me the price was right. It also is in close proximity to everything you need. The staff was GREAT! It was CLEAN.
10.0
Fun place close to town
10.0
We stayed for two nights and had a wonderful time. Loved the retro vibe and touches. Also loved the music, popcorn, coffee, juice and donuts. Staff was very friendly, particularly Jovena, who greeted us with a warm smile!
10.0
Great little pet area. Donuts were fresh and delicious.
3.0
It was an amazing stay such a fun place. The staff was so helpful the rooms everything was so clean. I would highly recommend and I would definitely stay again.
10.0
Very clean and located close to downtown
8.0
Good property if you want a more budget-friendly stay. Pet-friendly with parking, across from transit center, but close enough to walk to attractions or to nearby bus/Trolley stops. Good value for where and what it is. I would suggest they invest in blackout curtains, as the light and sound was my only “complaint” but still very typical for a street-facing motel inn. I usually see these curtains at motels to cover the blinds and I find them helpful. Otherwise very clean and felt very safe. SCAD dorms and buildings all around, as well as Savannah welcome center for Old Town Trolley next door, Savannah info center, coffee shop & museums very close. Staff was super friendly.
10.0
I was surprise first when artived that it was a motel, but once i entered the room i loved it. Love the matress and sheets, good cable, tasty decor and room and bathrooms were redone with an impecable taste, roomy and comfy. Friendly staff, little details like providing a tray and nice cups for breakfast, etc. It was a walking distance to most attractions and to the highways since Savannah is not that big. Safe area.
10.0
Cool retro, clean. Traffic noise is a problem but considering price and location. Walking distance to all major attractions.
8.0
Loved the vibe of the property. A lot of fun to feel like you’re staying in a blast from the past. The property has been updated, but it does have some room for improvement. There’s water stains that are seen through the paint and water damage around the bottom of the bathroom door. It’s also right on the corner of two busy streets so I’d recommend using a noise machine app/ear plugs and bring an eye mask to block some of the outside light that comes in. All in all it was a fun place to stay and we would likely stay again!
3.0
Great location, comfortable bed and cute decor!
3.0
Great location. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Definitely first choice if we are ever back in Savannah.
8.0
It was in good spot
10.0
Such a cool old timey feel with updated features. Perfect location to head 20min walk to the riverfront or 20min walk to the cathedral. FREE MOON PIES! Very friendly staff. Super happy we crashed here for the night in Savannah.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Savannah?
The average price for a rental in Savannah is $170 per night. This rental is $34 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Thunderbird Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Thunderbird Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Thunderbird Inn?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.
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