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Ballastone Inn


Ballastone Inn

14 E Oglethorpe Ave
Savannah, GA 31401-3707
United States of America

(912) 236-1484
(800) 822-4553

 

Circa 1838. Sitting in the nation's largest historic district, this 1838 Italianate antebellum mansion has been recognized and awarded for its historic significance. Combining old-fashioned elegance with contemporary convenience, four stories of luxurious Victorian furnishings are highlighted with authentic Savannah colors and Scalamandre fabrics. Chat over afternoon tea in the private lounge and savor pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres. The luxurious guest bedrooms feature chandeliers, cheval mirrors, rice poster and canopy beds, marble-topped tables and love seats. Many boast fireplaces, sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. Turndown service includes chocolates and brandy. After a bountiful Southern breakfast relax in the lushly planted courtyard. A concierge offers 24-hour assistance.

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Ballastone Inn



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Rates

$235 to $355

Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, Visa, American Express and Master Card.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Afternoon Tea
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Breakfast
  • Complimentary Port
  • Brandy

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Full Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine

Other Activities

  • Water Sports
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing

Innkeeper(s)

Jim & Jennifer Salandi

Rooms

This property has 16 total guest accommodations with private bath, 11 with fireplaces, 3 with whirlpools, 3 suites. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Turn-Down Service
  • Telephone
  • Reading Lamps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bath Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
  • Clock Radio
  • Cable TV
  • Television
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Data Ports
  • Central Air
  • VCR
  • Bathrobes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Television
  • Fax
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Fireplace
  • VCR
  • PC
  • Copy Machine
  • Elevator
  • Ironing Board

Business Traveler Amenities

  • FAX On-site
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Ballastone Inn

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Location: City/Urban.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Bistro Savannah
  • Sapphire Grille
  • Elizabeth's On 37th

Historic Interest

Property and the amazing Savannah Historic District

Historic Awards:

  • Local Register (Granted)
  • National Register (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Largest historic district in the U.S., 2.5 square miles, 3,000 restorations

Weather

About Our Rooms

The China Trade Suite

The China Trade SuiteDramatic faux walls with rich rose canton colors. Elegantly appointed with an oriental theme, including antique kimonos and oriental artifacts of the great days of the busy seaport of Savannah. King-size four-poster draped plantation bed and a sitting area with wing chair and loveseat. Beautiful burl mahogany coffee table completes a wonderfully comfortable sitting area. There is a bath with a separate dressing area. Black marble fireplace.

Rates: $355 - $355

Type of bed: King

 

The Gazebo Suite

Reminiscent of an English manor with handsome William Morris original papers, furnished in English antique pine. Pine four-poster plantation bed, wonderful example of an 18th century painted blanket chest and a full-size sofa with sitting area. Late 19th century English Pine linen press. Includes wall faux painting and a fireplace.

Rates: $355 - $355

Type of bed: King

 

The Victoria Suite

The Victoria SuiteRichly decorated in a French inspired toile called &34;Scenic Savannah&34; features courting couples and village scenes of the 19th century. Gold brocade corona above a King-size four-poster rice bed with Victorian sitting area. Hand-colored prints, mirrored fireplace and great views of the courtyard. Bath has Jacuzzi tub and shower with separate dressing area.

Rates: $355 - $355

Type of bed: King

 

Mulberry Tulips

Mulberry TulipsA period room with Victorian-era deep jewel tones. Chenille coverlet trimmed in handsome bullion fringe. Corner room with windows on two sides, a King-size mahogany period bed, Eastlake armoire, a full-size sofa by the fireplace, writing desk and marble washstand. Savannah grey brick fireplace.

Rates: $335 - $335

Type of bed: King

 

Oglethorpe State Room

Sophisticated in style with faux rusticated plaster walls and French toile inspired patterns of the past. King-size four-poster rice bed, an English mahogany armoire and lovely sitting area with wonderful velvet club chair and ottoman along side a distinguished wing back chair. Savannah grey brick fireplace.

Rates: $305 - $305

Type of bed: King

 

Palmetto Fan

Cool green Savannah evening style with a King-size four-poster rice bed, dresser, mahogany armoire and marble nightstands. Overlooks the garden courtyard. A sitting area with two comfortable wing chairs and a black marble fireplace.

Rates: $305 - $305

Type of bed: King

 

Rhetts Retreat

A masculine feel of a gentleman with Civil War portraits of famous generals from the past. English dark oak paneled Queen-size, canopied in red silk. Love seat, crystal chandelier, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. This guestroom has a treetop view overlooking historic Oglethorpe Avenue at the front of the home, as does the large Jacuzzi bath.

Rates: $305 - $305

Type of bed: Queen

 

Scarbrough Faire

This corner room contains a King-size English canopied bed, period borders, masculine black and tan toile print. The room also has a sitting area with full-size sofa and chair, writing desk, and inlaid armoire. Windows on two sides of room, fireplace and a balcony overlooking Oglethorpe Avenue.

Rates: $335 - $335

Type of bed: King

 

Scarletts Retreat

This romantic room contains a Queen-size carved mahogany four-poster Rice bed set into a bay window overlooking historic Oglethorpe Avenue. Toile in teal Italian matelasse coverlet and Euro shams. Scarlett and Rhett memorabilia surround you. Loveseat, crystal chandelier, antique lighting, Jacuzzi bath and fireplace.

Rates: $305 - $305

Type of bed: Queen

 

Mary Musgrove

Very private! Windows across the back with treetop views towards Wright Square. Handsome baroque print overstuffed comforter with cranberry walls. Cherry four-poster King-size bed, antique mirrored dresser, period armoire and a cozy sitting area.

Rates: $285 - $285

Type of bed: King

 

Peach

Decorated in sophisticated warm peach tones. Queen mahogany rice carved bed, a wonderful combination of rich warm hues in the softest chenille tapestry. Old world elegance with decorator trim detailing. Bedskirt and Euro shams are in a warm gold fabric with a chenille dot framed by repeating diamonds, inlaid English mahogany armoire. Two comfortable wing back chairs.

Rates: $285 - $285

Type of bed: Queen

 

The Tea Olive

Sophisticated green hues with Queen-size rice carved canopied bed and imported Italian cream matelasse coverlet, plushy Euro shams and Williamsburg needlepoint pillow. English oak dresser, turn of the century armoire and wonderful Victorian antique lighting. Large windows across the back of the room and quiet sitting area.

Rates: $285 - $285

Type of bed: Queen

 

Hannah

Wonderful mahogany Queen sleigh bed covered in a diamond-quilted matelasse with European pillows. French side chair in needlepoint, antique pine fireplace and crystal chandelier. Full-size empire sofa to relax on. Peek out on the courtyard gardens.

Rates: $235 - $235

Type of bed: Queen

 

Low Country

Savannah grey brick walls and original Low Country artwork. Queen-size brass bed, beautiful turn-of-the-century armoire, antique wicker and cherry Low Country rocking chair. Cream imported Italian matelasse coverlet.

Rates: $235 - $235

Type of bed: Queen

 

Savannah

Best view of the courtyard with two antique iron extra-long twin-size beds. Cream matelasse with Williamsburg reserve collection needlepoint pillows. Tiffany lighting, antique country oak armoire and dressers.

Rates: $235 - $235

Type of bed: (2) , Twin

 

Sorgum Cane

Large corner room with windows facing the garden courtyard. The King-size cherry bed is plush in paprika imported Italian matelasse with four plushy Euro pillows. A wing back chair, armoire, and a lovely Victorian deacon's bench complete the room's cozy setting. Savannah grey brick fireplace.

Rates: $265 - $265

Type of bed: King

 

Innkeeper Note

Please join us in our cozy antique bar area for a relaxing time! Limited free parking outside directly next to elevator access to all floors. Hospitality rains at the Ballastone. From our front desk staff to our morning servers, we are all dedicated to making your stay most special. Ballastone is staffed 24 hours a day, so we are always here to meet your every need. Join us for the most elegant afternoon Tea in the city on sterling silver, antique china, and antique collectible linens...a grand affair. Enjoy our port and brandy with homemade biscotti on our bar in the evening. The Ballastone is a dream come true for us. Jim and Jennifer Salandi

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Policies

Cancellation:1-night deposit with reservation. Cancellation 15-days prior, full refund less $35.00; cancellation less than 15-days, no refund given.
Smoking:Outside Only.

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Ballastone Inn

4 of 5 hearts
Carol J
Venice, FL

My husband & I arrived Christmas Day and thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay. Breakfasts were scrumptous. Trolley stop was directly in front of the inn, which made sight-seeing an enjoyable experience, despite the rainy weather we endured. We had one of the smaller rooms on the first floor and it was delightful.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 4 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Outstanding in every way

Ballastone Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Terry J
12/7/2009

When my husband and I visited Savannah we stayed at the Ballastone Inn and we were delighted with every aspect. The rooms were very tastefully decorated and quite comfortable. We enjoyed meeting other guests in the beautiful sitting room and the staff was very professional and helpful. They answered our many questions and helped us find our way around thieir lovely city. It was very nice to be centrally located and in easy walking distance of galleries and shopping. We felt safe and comfortable in the Inn - almost like being in someone's home. We will definitely stay at the Ballastone again when we visit Savannah.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Soooo Overrated

Ballastone Inn

1 of 5 hearts
al m
ponte vedra, FL
11/29/2009

Really cheap/small bathrooms. Busy street with more road noise than expected. Inadequate parking which forced us to park on street with metered parking. Small breakfasts that left us hungry. This inn is so overrated compared to others that we have visited. All things are relative and relative to the price this is not a good value.

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    • 1 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 3 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 3 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 3 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 2 of 5 heartsService
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fabulous

Ballastone Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

To a fabulous inn - magnificent!

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Seen on Good Morning America and The Today Show, The New York Times, Bride's Magazine, Glamour Magazine.

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