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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near River Street

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Lobby
Exterior
Games room
Porch

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Savannah Civic Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grey
  • Congress Street Social Club
  • ‪The Rail Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lulu's Chocolate Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Water Tap House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel near River Street
Savannah College of Art and Design and Enmarket Arena are located near Thunderbird Inn, which provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Outdoor furniture, an off-lead area and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, travel cots and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1964
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25.00 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Inn?

Self-parking is available for USD 25.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

Located in Historic District - North, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of SCAD Museum of Art, River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. Forsyth Park and Enmarket Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1016 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
amazing place to stay! amazing donuts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun retro place wirh freindly staff and clean comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thunderbird was spectacular! The coffee and donuts in the morning were A++. Looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean motel. The retro vibe was pretty cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really committed to the Retro theme which was very fun! Cute details and the breakfast donuts, coffee and free fresh popcorn a hit! Really enjoyed the music playing all day around the lobby too. Easy to walk around the area for meals & shopping, great value for money! Lovely friendly staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms and bedding. Yummy donuts and coffee in the lobby each morning❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vintage look and feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind and really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the vintage feel of the hotel. The free donuts and coffee in the morning were a big plus! We brought my dog and she enjoyed walking around the dog walk area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and bright. The beds were comfortable and the RC Cola and mini moonpies were a lovely touch. It is an older, retro building so there is outside noise but it's a great spot for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d defined come back. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was retro. The staff was amazing and very friendly. They were able to offer an amazing dining option as well. They have a cute little pet area and a decent pet fee. If ever in Savannah, we will stay there again. Oh and dont forget the RC Cola and Moonpies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun retro motel within walking distance of Savannah attractions. Clean and well kept. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great and super nice! Room is clean but the shower leaked water out because the part that was suppose to contain the water is super shallow and the shower curtain was short so water just leaked out into the toilet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds. Cute retro place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A revived piece of history. So appropriate for Savannah.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great retro motel. The staff was so welcoming. Super clean, ice cold ac and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the look and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super unique hotel in walking distance to lots of amenities. Also FABULOUS donuts in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Philipp

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thunderbird Inn's good times are long gone, as the property is in a very run-down condition. The website boasts of being one of the top 10 retro hotels in the USA, but this award dates back to 2014 and is therefore already outdated. While the Thunderbird Inn may have been very attractive years ago and a positive departure from many traditional US motels, I would not currently book this property and therefore would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025