Savannah, Ga., is one of the most historic and important port cities in the Southern United States. Situated on the southern Georgia coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the city was established in the 1730s and still houses some of the country's oldest buildings and organizations. Today, the city is intersected by three majors interstates, is a major contributor to the area's art, music and film, and is known for its resorts, beaches and top golfing opportunities.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
The Hyatt Regency Savanna is located just off of the Yamcraw Village section of the city on Bay Street. The hotel is a seven-floor, 351-room structure that offers guests king-sized beds and optional views of the nearby Savannah River. Accommodations include a tennis court, fitness center, pool, business facilities, a full continental breakfast and canoe rentals for the nearby river. The course is 15 miles from Harbour Town Golf Links, a 6,900-yard, Bermuda grass, par-72 layout that was ranked one of the top 100 courses in the country in 2005 by Golf Magazine.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 W. Bay St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 238-1234
savannah.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah
The Doubletree Hotel Historic Havannah is located in the city's historic district, minutes from U.S. Hwy 17. Amenities at the hotel include satellite television with movie channels, rentable video games, massage services, fitness center with weight machines and cardio equipment, business and meeting centers and an onsite pool and restaurant. The hotel is located 18 miles from the Sea Pines Resort Golf Course, a 6,900-yard, par-72 course that was opened in 1995 and designed by Mark McCumber of the ASGCA. The course is ranked in Golf Magazine's top 100 resort courses in the country.
Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah
411 W. Bay St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 790-7000
doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/SAVHTDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Savannah-Historic-District-Georgia/index.do
Savannah Marriott Riverfront
The Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel is a 387-room structure that stands eight floors over the Savannah River. It is located adjacent to Hitch Village and offers guests a heated outdoor pool, workout facility, balcony or patio on every room and individual temperature control. Children under 12 years old stay free at the hotel with their parents. The hotel is located closest to many of the city's nearby golf courses, including the Landings Club, the Wilmington Island Club, the Bacon Park Golf Course and the Savannah Golf Club, all within 12 miles of the city center.
Savannah Marriott Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 233-7722
marriott.com/hotels/travel/savrf-savannah-marriott-riverfront/
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