• Located in southeast Georgia, Savannah has almost 300 years of history. Small luxury hotels cater to visitors seeking an opportunity to explore the historic city and enjoy the best accommodation it has to offer. Many old houses in Savannah became hotels during the 20th century, allowing guests to experience history, both within the property and in the surrounding streets and squares.
  
  

The Presidents' Quarters Inn

• General Robert E. Lee spent the night at The Presidents' Quarters Inn and its parking lot sits where the Governor of Georgia's mansion once stood. The nearly 300-year-old hotel overlooks Oglethorpe Square and its 16 rooms contain a mixture of historic style and modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and a mini-bar. Two Premier Suites offer guests direct street access and private balconies. As of October 2010, rooms cost between $150 and $299 per night.
  
  A brief walk from the hotel leads to The Owen-Thomas House and Museum. The Georgian house built in 1825 opens its doors to visitors to explore both the building and gardens.
  
  The Presidents' Quarters Inn
  
  225 East President Street
  
  Savannah, GA 31401
  
  912-233-1600
  
  presidentsquarters.com
  
  

The Ballastone Inn

• Built in 1838, The Ballastone Inn lies in the center of historic Savannah and its 16 differently decorated rooms feature mahogany bed frames and antique furniture. As of October 2010, rooms cost between $175 and $335 per night. Hotel amenities include a dining room and terrace where guests enjoy breakfast. Twice daily walking tours begin at the hotel and show guests the historic sites of the city.
  
  The Savannah Theatre, built in 1818, hosts various touring acts including well-known singers, and is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. Other nearby attractions include the Savannah Day Spa and the meeting point for haunted tours at Forsyth Square.
  
  The Ballastone Inn
  
  Fourteen East Oglethorpe Avenue
  
  Savannah, GA 31401
  
  912-236-1484
  
  ballastone.com
  
  

Eliza Thompson House

• The Eliza Thompson House, built in 1847, claims to have ghosts among its guests; in 2007, writers from "The South" magazine spent the night and wrote about its alleged supernatural visitors. Rooms feature four-poster beds and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and DVD players. As of October 2010, rooms start at $140 per night.
  
  One block from the hotel sits Mrs. Wilkies Dining Room, where President Obama ate in March 2010. A 10-minute walk leads guests to the Telfair Mansion and Art Museum, the oldest art museum in the South, which opened in 1818 and holds 4,500 artifacts including paintings and sculptures from all over the world.
  
  Eliza Thompson House
  
  5 West Jones Street
  
  Savannah, GA 31401
  
  912-236-3620
  
  elizathompsonhouse.com