The Thunderbird InnvsCatherine Ward House Inn
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Thunderbird Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to Catherine Ward House Inn. The Thunderbird Inn comes in at #15 in Savannah with positive reviews from 6 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Thunderbird Inn
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611 West Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Fodor's "It offers all the modern amenities of standard brand hotels—flat-screen TV, fridge, coffeepot, etc.—but at a highly competitive rate for this part of town." Full review
Lonely Planet "A little dab of Palm Springs, a little dip of Vegas best describes this renovated vintage-chic 1964 motel that wins its own popularity contest." Full review
Rough Guide "Quirky vintage motel with retro fittings, opposite the Greyhound station. Free Krispy Kremes and wi-fi."
OysterBudget
"The retro-style Thunderbird Inn is a fun, throwback idea that doesn't quite meet the standards of budget hotels in this day and age." Full review
Afar Magazine "This vintage hotel packs more personality into each room than your average stay." Full review
Frommer's "Although it's within a 5-minute walk from the edge of Savannah's Historic District, the Sputnik-era architecture of this "hip hotel" makes it seem a world away." Full review
New York Times "The Thunderbird Inn, a former roadside motel on the west side of downtown, has bright '60s furniture, rotary phones and a complimentary Moonpie on every pillow. Doubles from around $150."
36 Hours in Savannah, Ga.
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Lonely Planet "You could also go for retro vibes at the Thunderbird Inn"
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"As you pull into the parking lot under the massive neon “Thunderbird” sign, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back to 1964 when this roadside motel first opened. However, you’ll find this..." Full review
Catherine Ward House Inn Fodor's Frommer's
118 East Waldburg Street, Savannah, GA 31401
From $249/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
Fodor's "Elegance meets comfort at this bed-and-breakfast, applauded for warm and inviting touches like soft music, cozy lighting, and smoldering fires in period fireplaces." Full review
Frommer's "This Victorian clapboard gem is another B&B close to Forsyth Park...rooms are charming and spotlessly clean, though bathrooms tend to be very small. " Full review
