• The Savannah River runs through the city.s curve image by Lovrencg from Fotolia.com
  
  At the end of the Civil War, General Sherman spared Savannah from his torch; he instead presented Georgia's first city to President Lincoln as a gift. Visitors to the Historic District's City Market find shopping and dining mixed with art galleries and nightlife. Tours of many historically restored homes are offered, including the Harper Fowlkes House and the Juliette Gordon Low birthplace. Paula Deen's Lady and Sons restaurant is a must visit for fans of her Food Network television shows. As for lodging options, the area offers several choices.
  
  

Oglethorpe Inn & Suites

• Guests can enjoy basic amenities at this affordable hotel. A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and newspaper are offered each morning. After exercising in the on-site fitness center, guests can relax in the pool or the hotel's three-story atrium. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the hotel; print, copy and fax services are available through the front desk, which is staffed around the clock. All guest rooms provide sleeping quarters separate from the living space and are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and ironing supplies; select rooms add a jetted tub. Rooms have either one king or two double beds. Pets are not allowed.
  
  Oglethorpe Inn & Suites
  
  7110 Hodgson Memorial Drive
  
  Savannah, GA 31406
  
  912-354-8560
  
  savannahsuitehotel.com
  
  

Courtyard Savannah Downtown

• The Courtyard offers extended amenities for guests with average budgets. Located in the heart of Savannah's historic district, the hotel lobby offers a variety of area tours. Coffee and light snacks are offered in the lobby throughout the day. Breakfast is available from the on-site restaurant or can be delivered to your room from a nearby diner. A 24-hour fitness room, outdoor pool and whirlpool are located on the premises. Laundry, dry cleaning and shoeshine are offered on-site for a fee. Wireless Internet access, copy service, fax service and delivery service are available at no charge. Every room features a large flat-screen television, coffee maker, ironing supplies and upscale bedding; rooms with jetted tubs are also offered. Rooms have one king or two queen beds. No pets are allowed.
  
  Courtyard Savannah Downtown
  
  415 W. Liberty St.
  
  Savannah, GA 31401
  
  912-790-8287
  
  marriott.com
  
  

River Street Inn

• The River Street Inn caters to guests with higher budgets who want luxury accommodations. The hotel features three restaurants on-site offering American and Southern classics. The lounge offers a relaxing environment and hosts a nightly reception with complimentary wine, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. A fitness center, sauna and whirlpool are located within the hotel. Several Savannah tours depart from the hotel lobby that you can arrange through the concierge. All guest rooms feature luxury bedding, Internet access, CD player, upscale toiletries, bathrobes and turndown service. Rooms featuring a city or a river view have one or two queen beds. Select rooms have a private balcony. Pets are not allowed.
  
  River Street Inn
  
  124 E. Bay St.
  
  Savannah, GA 31401
  
  912-234-6400
  
  riverstreetinn.com