City: Savannah, GA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (912) 236-3620, (800) 348-9378

Address: 5 West Jones St.

Description: One of Savannah’s most magnificent streets is home to the Eliza Thompson House, an inn that exudes spa-like amenities in each of its 25 rooms. Set amid a canopy of live oaks and stately residences, the original home was built in 1847 and restored to historical accuracy in 1977. Extending to two buildings, a dozen rooms are located in the main house, and 13 additional rooms carry over into the courtyard and carriage house. Offering its guests premium soaps, bathrobes, and impeccable service, the inn is run with the efficiency and style of a small European hotel. Views from all rooms are a showcase of Savannah’s natural flora: some tropical palms and flourishing live oaks adorned with hanging moss. Guests can enjoy home-cooked breakfasts outside or, on those rare occasions when the weather does not permit, in a glass-walled alcove overlooking the beautiful fountain. Wine and cheese are served in the parlor in the late afternoons, and dessert and coffee are provided in the evenings. Several guests and employees have reported seeing and hearing ghostly sightings throughout the years. Some of these include spotting Confederate soldiers in an upstairs window or a young girl wearing a white dress in the hallway. Wheelchair-accessible suites are available.