City: Savannah, GA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (912) 232-2869, (800) 322-6603

Address: 220 East Gaston St.

Description: If there was space designated as paradise and set in Savannah, the Gastonian would be that place. This is an inn that fulfills the expectations of the most demanding traveler. Everything about the Gastonian invites relaxation and enjoyment, from the magnificent verandas that consume one side of the house to the impeccably landscaped courtyard and cheery, lavishly furnished rooms. From its lush gardens to its spacious porches, this inn has become one of the most highly acclaimed in the city. Fresh pralines are placed on your pillow nightly. Fireplaces are lit (when the weather’s right). Soft music plays at the day’s end. Newspapers are delivered each morning. There is a friendly concierge who orchestrates your visit, from dinner to horse-drawn carriage tours. The inn is actually two historic, wonderfully preserved mansions next to each other along Gaston Street. This striking mansion is set in a residential neighborhood is just a short walk from one of Savannah’s most beautiful parks—Forsyth. Georgian and Regency period antiques fill the main parlors, while all of the 18 rooms are styled individually. Each has a working fireplace, high ceilings, wooden floors, and Persian rugs, and is named for a noted Savannahian. In the Mary Hilyer Room, you will find a beautiful antique quilt with green and red flowers covering one wall. There is a whirlpool bath with a basket of Caswell Massey soaps and lotions nearby and a wonderful stained-glass window. French doors take you out to the veranda, where a wicker lounge chair awaits. Newlyweds often come to the Gastonian to have their pictures taken in the beautiful courtyard. There is also a sundeck with a hot tub—a perfect spot for enjoying continental breakfast.