We got this room for a very cheap rate thru Groupon. For that price I say it was OK. The staff is great and the rooms are clean overall. The minor issues we had were no drawers, just shelves for clothing, black soot falling out of the A/C on the wall, bathroom ceiling fan going non stop. It's supposed to stop when the room "is dry". The bedroom floor was always kind of damp in April with the AC at 69. But the bed and pillows were very comfortable and everyone was friendly. read more

Love this place! So cute. They updated it nicely but with lots of retro touches. Metal blinds in the room. A button "rotary" phone. Cool bathroom tile. Cool lamps. Great chairs that were comfy and added atmosphere. They even had complimentary RC cola in the room (wish I drank soda). Bed was very comfy. Room/bath very simple but clean. Earth friendly laundry service and Eco-friendly TP (whatever that means). Also loved the real donuts and good coffee for breakfast in the entrance. And a dog run (wish I had a dog). Staff was really friendly too. read more

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Great location and felt safe in the area as others have said. I was disappointed though in the cleanliness of the room. I'll give some leeway as it's definitely an old motel. But there are some things a good swipe of a Magic Eraser could really help - scuff marks on the walls and furniture. There was also a bit of a gap between the old AC unit and the wall giving us a nice peek to the outside. And the bus station across the street can be a bit noisy in the morning. Linens could use a good freshening up. Other than that if you're wanting to stay in Savannah at a low rate and don't plan on staying in your room much then I'd give it a shot. read more

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We loved the Thunderbird inn. Great location, comfy bed, and great AC! The staff was helpful with check in, and answering questions about getting around town. Breakfast was donuts, but were yummy. We liked that the lobby offered beverages for purchase, alcohol and non. My only "complaints" were that the parking spaces were exceptionally small, driving a sedan, it was almost impossible to get out of the car once parked. And the bathrooms were small. Neither of theses things were a big deal for us, but might be helpful for those considering staying here. We would definitely stay here again!! read more

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no tv, right next to the projects no elevator. dirty gross worst place I have ever stayed

I chose this hotel because it got great reviews and it was one of the more affordable hotels in Savannah. Boy do I regret my decision. We arrived on Friday evening after a long drive from Atlanta through rush-hour traffic. We were stuck waiting nearly 15 minutes at the front desk for another group to finish checking in. We finally checked in and were on our way to our room when the front desk woman came running after us telling us she gave us the wrong room. We lug all of our luggage back to the desk and she and another woman find us another room. When we get to it I realize she gave us 2 full beds instead of the 2 queen beds, which I reserved. I was ready to make a stink about it but my cousins talked me out of it and one cousin ended up sleeping on the floor (not sure how he did it!). The kicker is that we still got charged for the 2 Queen bed room even though we didn't get it! The room was very dingy and small -- the 3 of us kept bumping into each other as we tried to get to our suitcases or the beds. As I was unpacking, I shrieked thinking there was a dead bug on the floor. My cousin came to my rescue and we discovered it was a chunk of brownie - gross! The bathroom was tiny and had random stains too. There was a permanent dark spot in our toilet that repeatedly grossed me out. My night of sleep was restless - at one point I realized the fitted sheet had popped off and was cocooning me. I had to get up and essentially re-make the bed at 3am. The few positives included the oldies music always playing in the parking lot, the free lemon-lime juice and tea in the reception area and the free Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast. The location was also close to the trolley tours and we were able to walk to some restaurants and bars as well. But unfortunately these few positives are not enough to get me to stay here again. read more

The price and retro feel of the thunderbird inn are the high points by far. We got our room for a steal on Memorial Day weekend through Groupon, so the great prices helps to negate in minor issues. That being said, there were minor issues. There is not much storage in the room and the door felt very insecure from the outside, so we carried our valuables with us. Additionally, we were woken up at 7:30 AM by construction sounds without fail. Not exactly the best place to sleep in late. Not to mention the AC wasn't great in the Savannah heat The issues are the first thing that come to mind, but everything else was great. We loved the Krispy Kreme and coffee every morning and grabbing popcorn in the evening. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. All the bath products are surprisingly nice for the motel, and staff was AMAZING. You can tell they genuinely cared about the experience. Free cola and moon pies make for a great "Welcome to your room". Overall, it's a pretty good value for the price, it only needs some minor problems to be addressed, and maybe a bit more quiet early in the morning. read more

First time staying at this unique hotel. The bottom line is that while not perfect, I will probably give them a second chance. The good: Very convenient for SCAD parents, and even a discount if you have a student at the college. It's also very close to Bay Street and riverside attractions. The hotel has a cool retro feel, was very clean and comfortable and the staff is attentive and friendly. The bad: What I want from a hotel is the ability to get a good night's sleep. Thunderbird has thin walls. First morning was awakened by my neighbor's phone at a very early hour. It sounded like it was on my nightstand. Second night a family arrived at 1 am and their young kid were running outside the rooms, wailed when brought back in the room and had another tantrum at 230 am. Needless to say, not a pleasant experience. I also think the $15/day parking surcharge is not necessary because they have their own self contained lot. But almost all the downtown hotels charge. The staff member at the front desk was apologetic about my issues, and I may chalk it up to bad luck and try again. read more

My husband and I had a two night trip in Savanah and stayed at the Thunderbird Inn. Location convenient to historic downtown. The facility itself was mediocre. Beds were comfy but room bar minimum. Not a bargain for what you get. Staff was okay but not service oriented. Look elsewhere. read more

Had a fun, friendly stay at the Thunderbird Inn. Chose it based on excellent pricing & reviews. It is definitely a motel, but has lots of charm. Colorful & kitschy decor makes it more vintage than run-down. Staff was super friendly & suggested local restaurants, which were perfect. Besides RC Colas & mini moon pies by your bed, they offered coffee, tea, juice & Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast--all free of charge. Also, great location for access to convention center (across the bridge) and River St. Pet-friendly too. Motel was sold out when we were there. Would absolutely stay here again. read more

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The Inn agreed on 10/24 to donate a gift card to a charity for a one night stay following a 2-night stay that I had earlier in the month. The event took place on 11/10 for Greyhound adoption with nothing sent despite my near daily emails or phone calls to management. I am still without a resolution to this. I will consider other pet friendly lodging in the future such as the Kimpton Brice. I do not recommend staying here. Noisy room when towel delivery man arrived slamming pallets before dawn and heavy sunlight directly through the blinds due to no curtains. read more

This is such a great hotel! I love vintage looking motel/hotels and this totally fit my desire! Went here for a girls weekend in Savannah and it was perfect. Clean and friendly staff. They even leave a moonpie on your bed! Very reasonable prices! This will always be my choice for a Savannah visit. read more

Thunderbird Inn - Hotels Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! This place is a total ripoff. They stole my money by using deceptive and highly unethical practices. This hotel and chain should be avoided. You can't even talk to a person. You can only get the answering service. Booking.com even called on my behalf and these crooks wouldn't do the right thing. HOW DO I GIVE ZERO STARS? Update!! Mark got involved and straightened everything out. Do yourself a favor and book direct, leave booking.com out of it! Thanks Mark! read more

Stayed at the Thunderbird Inn 9/27/2020. We were suppose to stay 2 nights. Upon arrival, check in was easy, the room stunk, don't know what they use to clean the rooms with, but it stunk like dirty mop water, also the beds were very uncomfortable. I sprayed the room down with Lysol and we endured a horrible night there. We left the next day since it was not a sanctuary where we could rest without smelling bad odors, NEVER would I stay there again, I guess you get what you pay for, cheap, smelly hotel. read more

Ehhh, it was a clean room when the rest of Savannah was booked because of that darn Rock n Roll Marathon, but there are some things you want from your room to have a nice stay. One of them would be some humidity control. Whenever you took a shower, it made the whole room humid and wouldn't air out... ever. Like to sleep in a damp room like a happy little mushroom? Then this might be your jam. This would also be a good option for those who like listening to highway-like traffic whizzing by your room. Even though there's a wall between you and Oglethorpe, it feels like you're sleeping on the sidewalk because of the noise. Unfortunately, both my husband and I are light sleepers, so we didn't get good sleep on our vacay. Yes, it is super close to all of the downtown action, but it's comes at a cost. They get an extra star for the Whoopie Pies and RC colas that were bestowed on our bed though, that should be a custom of every hotel IMO. ;) read more

I used to live in Savannah and now when I come back to visit, if it's not in the stars to stay over at a friend's house, this is where I stay. The Thunderbird is a vintage motor-inn that was restored with the astute concept in mind that its location near the heart of the Historic District and its retro feel would be a strong tourist draw. Crafty, that was, because the Historic District has a wealth of posh bed and breakfasts and also a number of normal motels, but really very little in-between that appeals to a younger client looking not to spend a fortune but still have somewhere unique and fun to stay. I've also stayed at the Planter's Inn and can recommend it highly, but it's more costly whereas the DeSoto Hilton, poor thing that it is, has simply seen better days. Perhaps they have renovated recently or will soon, but the whole time I lived in Savannah that Hilton looked like a sorry sight for sure. The Thunderbird has typical motel-style rooms and baths: they've updated the furnishings and tried to make them look "hip" and "retro" but really they're just above-average motel furnishings, which was fine by me. Don't expect something out of this world along the lines of San Francisco's Hotel Triton, though. Beyond the theme of a retro, fun, quirky, Southern experience the Thunderbird really functions like you'd expect a really well-polished, recently-renovated, motel should. Is it romantic? It can be, if it's your tastes. Is it posh? No, but it's above-average for its price range. The neighborhood of the Thunderbird deserves some explanation: it's on the east side of MLK and in a place that, while close to most everything, seems a little sketch and desolate on first inspection. SCAD, the art school, has its main massive dorms complex just north-west of the Thunderbird and you'll see a lot of SCAD kids around. There's also a public housing project to the north-east of the Thunderbird so you may see some other folks around, too. There area is overall safe, but like all of downtown Savannah, it pays to be wary and careful. I don't mean to scare anyone but I am realistic: I had my apartment broken into and was otherwise a victim of crime while I lived in Savannah, as were most of the SCAD kids I knew. It's a pretty rough city and you need to be careful. I LOVE Savannah and I will do all I can to promote it, but I am tired of locals telling me "don't be so critical of the crime, it's not like it's New Orleans!" . . . no honey, it IS actually a lot like New Orleans. Let's stop pretending it's not and learn to be more careful. Another thing to take note of is MLK Blvd, which you'll have to cross to walk from the Thunderbird to anywhere in the Historic District. This is, and has always been, a major truck route connecting several essential intermodal transport routes, including the main means out of the port of Savannah. That means a lot of big trucks and high-speed traffic. At one point, as recently as the early 1990s, foot traffic in this area was very limited. Now, with several hotels and SCAD's dorms over here, there's a lot of people walking around . . . not all the truckers seem aware that this is the case. Be VERY careful crossing MLK! It's like playing Frogger! But don't take chances, people could easily get killed. My point is, you're on the edge of the Historic District: you need to act like you're crossing a four-lane highway because that's exactly what you're doing, not walking around downtown yet. Lord knows Memorial University Medical Center don't wanna see you by accident! I would highly recommend the Thunderbird to anyone: it's unique, cute, friendly, and fun. If you're having your honeymoon or something, yeah, maybe a bed and breakfast would suit better, but for most people I can't think of a better deal this close to the Historic District. read more

Having read previous positive reviews, we decided to stay here. On our trip across America we have stayed at many affordable hotels and been pleasantly surprised. The Thunderbird Inn, although somewhat retro nifty, was a disappointment. Bathrooms are tiny, grout isn't clean, cosmetic dispensers were broken, shower pressure was minimal and the bed was a cavernous divot in which we sunk. We could every word from our neighbours regarding their personal life through the walls too. Our room wasn't made up and the service from reception staff lacked good customer service. In short, I recommend this hotel to my enemies. read more

Spent two nights here, and couldn't wait to leave. First off, you have to pay $7.50 per night for parking. The pressure in the shower and sink was terrible! The room we stayed in (214) smelled like moth balls and there were fruit flies (or something of the sort) in the room. The bed comforters were stained and old. There were stains in the tub and on one of the chairs. This place needs some serious upgrading! No breakfast (only coffee and donuts) BUT, It is near the historic district... Inexpensive (40$ a night on groupon)... And pet friendly, Which are pros, but that's about it. I would have rather paid more to stay at a nicer hotel. We almost left after checking in, but since there were no bed bugs, we decided to tough it out for the 2 nights. read more

So they over charged my credit card $140 when I stayed here. Since then, I've called over a dozen times in two weeks, managing to get though to the manager (the only one who has the authority to reverse a charge) only once - a week ago. During that call he was very apologetic and assured me that I would see the refund hit my card at midnight that night. I've checked every day since and nothing has happened. I haven't been able to though to him since either - he's either not in or too busy and I have to leave a message - not sure why though because he doesn't return my calls. I tried to call today at noon and his staff doesn't even know where he is. (It is the day after St. Patrick's Day after all) It's too bad, I liked this place and I would have gone back, but all of this nonsense over what should be a simple refund? It must have been easy enough to swipe my card, after all they did it twice. Why not swipe it again and give me my f'ing money back? I'll be staying somewhere else next time I'm in town. read more

I wish it were possible to leave no stars at all. I made reservations and never received my confirmation email. A couple days before the trip, I called to confirm for the weekend and also requested another confirmation email. When we arrived, we were told our reservations were for two weekends later, which surprised me because I called to confirm just days before. The lady at the front desk and the assistant manager were anything but helpful. They were argumentative, insisted that they made no mistake and were totally unhelpful - making the situation worse. We had friends that also booked a room there so I was able to see the inside of the room. There were stains all over the carpet, the tiniest, dingiest bathroom. It's the kind of place you would leave and worry about getting bed bugs. Oh, and my friends - they never received their confirmation email either. They also requested a second one. The best part - Leslie, the assistant manager insisted on charging me $2.50 to cancel my wrongly booked reservations. HA! Do yourself a favor. Pay a bit more for a view of the river, better customer service and peace of mind. read more

The cutest little Inn that makes you feel at home in Savannah. Free KK donuts as well as coffee, lemonade, and popcorn all day and shuttles to the trolleys are free to pick up to take you to the welcome center. Rooms were nice and they give you free moon pies and RC Cola which was a nice touch. Complaints: Bathroom was a little small and outdated No overhead lighting Outlets were not near the bed Slight inconvenience Would recommend a stay- 4 stars read more

Like other have said, the staff has excellent customer service. Every staff member was friendly and polite. The price was very reasonable for being so conveniently located to downtown Savannah. It's a 5-10 minute, almost straight shot to downtown and River St. It's one block away from the Old Town Trolley service, so if you plan on sightseeing through that trolley line, you can walk to the shuttle. The details are cute-the moon pie and RC Cola on your bed, and they have recycling containers around so they're environmentally conscious (a plus in my book). The reason I can't leave more than 3 stars is because when we went to climb into bed, the sheets on one of the beds looked dirty-like someone had eaten a granola bar in bed and slept in it. We asked for new sheets for both beds, which they brought immediately. They were very apologetic, but after that we couldn't shake that dirty Motel 6 feeling. Also, they do not provide soap for the sink. They have 3 pumps attached to the shower wall-shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. The sink is located outside the toilet/shower room, so if you want to wash your hands with the shower gel (your only option unless you brought soap with you) you have to go into the bathroom to get it. That doesn't work if someone besides your significant other is in the bathroom. Depending on price and necessity, I MIGHT stay here again. But if I could find another hotel in the area around the same price, I probably would not choose this place. read more

After seeing this motel on my first trip to Savannah, I told myself I'd stay here next time. That's just what I did. Best price in town for this past weekend. Super cute motel. Need to fix their lobby a/c. It was broken the four days we were there. Made getting snacks and breakfast uncomfortable. The a/c in our room worked well but it made the room super humid. The sheets felt damp because of it. The bathroom had mold around the tub in the caulk and in the grout. That needs to be remedied. Otherwise our room was fab! Yes, it's noisier than a newer hotel. It's an old school motel on a busy street, people. You can't expect anything more than what you get. As long as you keep that in mind, bring some earplugs, if you need, you'll enjoy the stay. Staff was friendly and corrected a billing issue I had. I would definitely stay here again! read more

Was a great place to stay at while visiting Savannah. Until They changed the ac units to blow hot until adjusted by the guest. If you adjust the ac to your comfort level it goes back to its default within the hour. 74 degree. Hence, you always wake up hot or return to a hot room after walking the squares. Been here two nights for a scheduled five night stay and can't take the hot rooms any more. Moved to the Brice. read more

I have pros and cons about this place. Pros- clean, cute, funky, nice staff. VERY dog friendly!!!! Cons-No trashcan for doggy poo in the doggy area and you have to carry the poop through the dining area/lobby to the trashcan outside. Also two days in a row I needed clean towels and they said they were being washed and dried. You'd think a hotel would have enough towels for their guests. The place even had vacancies on those 2 days. The area is lOUD. It's right across from the greyhound station and on a very busy road. (I know the inn can't help that.) Also the people who stay there were coming in and out all hours of the night and the doors are loud to the rooms. Lots of noise there. All in all...I probably wont stay there again unless I have to take the dogs on vacation again. read more

With all of the quaint, historical B&Bs and hotels in Savannah I was skeptical when my partner suggested staying at the Thunderbird Inn. I'm glad that I listened to him! We had a great experience from check in to check out. All employees are friendly and helpful. The motel has also nailed down a unique, funky offering. Lemonade and popcorn in the lobby in the afternoon. RC Cola and moon pies in the room. Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast. (I didn't actually partake in any of these items but the concept is fun and different) The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The bed was super comfortable with crisp white bedding. The historic district was a 10 minute walk and the motel was easy to get into and out of while entering and exiting the city. I'd definitely stay again and recommend to anyone heading to Savannah. read more

This motel which was built in September 1964 has been faithfully re-created to its former glory. The appointments are extremely authentic as they are comfortable. Bathrooms have all been updated but the tile floors are just as they were back in the 60s. You must try the soaps and the gels that come with your room because they not only smell terrific they are top-quality. Moon pies and RC come with the room. A southern treasure! read more

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For starters, I have to say this is my favorite hotel in Savannah. I've stayed here maybe three or four times now. In fact, I'd rather stay here than the Hilton Double Tree any day. However, I can't give it five stars for two reasons: 1.) While the location isn't necessarily bad, if you're not familiar with Savannah and are walking around, it's pretty to end up in a sketchy place. Also, I've heard locals say to be wary of the Greyhound Station across the road. 2.) My first stay here had an issue: we were put in an uncleaned room. After a long night of roaming the historic district, I flung the comforter to reveal BLOOD all over the sheets. We immediately alerted the staff who seemed even more alarmed than we were and who sought to do anything to make it right. We were moved to a nice, obviously clean room. We were then given a free night. The manner in which our problem was handled made me a fan. It was gross, but things happen. There are a couple of little things I really like about this place: -The atmosphere. From the retro decor to the unique way the staff dresses, this place is just plain cool. -While it may not be smack dab on River Street, the price is pretty good for a historic district hotel. -There are a bunch of nice little touches, like the moon pies on the pillow, or the quality of the shampoo and other toiletries. Overall: I would definitely recommend this to anyone. read more

Not being Millionaires, I wanted to go to Savannah and really experience it without having to pay. The Thunderbird Inn was great for that. We stayed four nights and with taxes it was about $400. I was disappointed that there we no funky shampoo/conditioner/lotions in our rooms, I am a sucker for fun packaging but found out later that they are going green and are switching over to dispensers. Ok, That is an excellent reason, anything to help the environment. When we first checked in, we were greeted by Wendy, who was very accommodating. She asked us if we had any questions and we mentioned we wanted to go to Clary's. She didn't know what or where that was at but quickly got online and found it was on Habersham. While this is true the one we were looking for is from the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and that is at 404 Abercorn Street. :) Leo, was also accommodating. After a day of sight seeing we came home and my husband was having low blood sugar. I had seen the chips in the lobby so we headed down. He offered a free Moonpie and that did the trick. Whew! Thank goodness for the Thunderbird Inn and the free moonpies :) Another wonderful thing in the rooms is the remote controlled AC unit. It was steamy hot and it was wonderful to lie in bed and turn down the unit to Tundra levels :) Especially for gadget techies on vacation. Oh yea, free WiFi!!!!! read more

A few girlfriends and I stayed here a few years ago on a weekend trip to Savannah. This was the most reasonably priced hotel in the area without being far from downtown/restaurants and bars, etc. While this is certainly not a luxury hotel, the hotel itself is actually just fine! The outside may be a bit deceiving, but the rooms inside are updated with a "retro" style, very cute. Our room was clean and our beds were very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helped us with some directions here and there as we needed them. The area itself, as another reviewer pointed out is just "okay". It's certainly not the BEST location in the area but it's certainly not the worst. It is located across the street from a Greyhound bus depot as far as I remember, and a random person standing at the bus depot did come to our car and ask us if we needed help with our stuff...haha. One of our friends didn't know what to do so I politely but firmly told the man "no thank you" and he told us to have a nice day and left. He wasn't menacing or anything and we didn't see him again after that. The rest of our stay here we had no issues and we freely walked back and forth from our hotel to various places without problems or being bothered. Just be street smart as you should be no matter where you go..that's all! So, with that said-it's a good bet if you're needing a cheaper yet very convenient hotel in the area. read more

Single student on a budget? This is the place to stay! Desk staff was friendly and helpful! Unlike other reviewers, there were no moonpies on my pillow- but I did ask the desk what they were (sorry, I'm a Yankee) and was given one! Desk staff also gave me directions to a few restaurants and a better map than anywhere else in Savannah provided. The room was clean, appeared recently renovated. Modern, chic. The bathroom on the other hand was SMALL!!! Standing in the doorway, I could touch the door with my shoulder and the opposite wall with my hand. The bathroom was not recently renovated. and the remote for the TV was MIA. No worries! On to the downside: I could hear traffic from my room. I could hear the neighboring TV through my room (and muffled conversation). I was Skyping one night and a truck passed by... the truck was heard over Skype. I'm a deep sleeper so it didn't bother me, but I'm not an early sleeper- so the later in the night, the less traffic there is. Also, housekeeping... woke me up at 9am. Check-out isn't until 11 so I'm not really sure what she was doing there. The 2nd day I just put the do not disturb card in, and the 3rd day (checkout day) I was again woken up at 9 by housekeeping. She came back 2x before 11 checkout too. I was nonplussed. But what can I say for not paying upwards of $200/night? Not a damn thing, lol! I would stay here again though. The best thing about this hotel is location! Right next to route 17, coming off the bridge. Near the corner of Oglethorpe and MLK, convenient to the Visitor's Center. Approximately 13-15min walk into the heart of the historic district. I never felt uncomfortable about the neighborhood. SCAD is closeby (well, where isn't SCAD close by?) and there are plenty of students walking back and forth. After walking around the city for 3 days I came to appreciate the location of the Thunderbird much more. Many of the hotels are near the riverfront, which is busy and brimming with tourists. Oglethorpe kind of cuts Historic Savannah into North and South segments, so I felt like it was a primo location. Vegas cheese? absolutely! But for the noise and housekeeping, I would have given Thunderbird 5 stars. I gave it 1-$ because although it's around $100/night it is the cheapest hotel I could find in Savannah (without having to stay by the airport). read more

I was really looking forward to staying here because the concept is so unique. Now what I tell people is to remember that it's still motel. We just had a few instances that we still giggle about so they make for great stories for us. When we arrived we were behind another couple checking in. As soon as it was our turn to get checked in one of the two ladies behind the desk didn't acknowledge us got on the phone and started complaining about how she had ordered two hot dogs from down the street 30 minutes ago and they still weren't delivered. While this hot dog conversation is happening the other lady is kindly trying to help us but can't because she's also trying to get help from the hot dog lady. We got all checked in but couldn't get over how funny it was to be dismissed because of a hot dog delivery. First, how good are these hot dogs? Second, who gets hot dogs delivered? Once we got into the room and got situated I went to get on Yelp to see what places we should check out. Couldn't log on to the internet so my husband said he wanted to go get some free popcorn from the lobby and he'd ask them for the password. When he got back up there, mind you 10 minutes probably had passed they didn't remember who we were. He asked for the password to the internet and they didn't want to give it to him unless they knew he was staying there. HAHA Good thing I didn't go in there. Once they knew he was a guest there they told him that there was no internet for the room. Oh goodness, it literally says in the room "Free Wifi" The room is still a motel room so motel is your key word. The idea is cool and holds a ton of potential. We took a chance but I won't be going back here. But reading some of the other reviews some people really love it so as long as you know it's still a motel and you want to try it out just remember to bring a hot dog with you. read more

Bang for your buck! The Thunderbird Inn is retro and quirky, but all-in-all a clean and comfortable stay. You can't beat the price for the location (albeit next to a housing project, but perfectly safe), the staff is friendly and accommodating and the beds are comfy. Highlights: The A/C unit kicked ass! We traveled to Charleston after Savannah and stayed in a much higher end hotel and the room was not nearly as cool! Moon Pie on our bed at check-in (I am pregnant and loved this) and donuts and coffee in the morning. Pet friendly! Not so highlights: Wifi absolutely blows when in your room, no connection Honestly if you are not high maintenance about your accommodations and like to pinch a penny, I recommend giving Thunderbird a try! read more

Four stars because: walkable distance to downtown/historic district, affordable, extremely friendly and accommodating staff, clean rooms, common area to eat in (with doughnuts and coffee every morning), and free parking. Keep in mind, you're not getting a fancy schmancy four star hotel- that is not what I mean by 4 stars. The rooms are small and outdated, bathrooms are SMALL with the sink area outside of bathroom. Also, there were a couple minor defects in the room, nothing that was a big deal, though. For me the pluses outweighed the minuses because I wasn't spending time in the hotel, except to sleep. It's a fun, retro-style inn, that has some cute features like music playing outside in the parking lot. A great option if you want a unique stay, don't need all the bells and whistles, and like staying at places that have a personality. read more

Kitschy. Cool. If you can't (or don't want to) afford a location right in the heart of the historic district, The Thunderbird is the perfect alternative as it's an easy-ish walking distance to the river and shops. It's not the Ritz but you're also not paying Ritz prices. And who would want to anyway? I've seen reviewers talk about how scary the location is. However, not to cast doubt on the personal emotions of others, I think these people must have very thin skins? I'll agree that once you pass MLK Jr Blvd the streets are not at all picturesque (it IS across from a Greyhound) but I never felt scared or even nervous about my safety. If/When I go back to Savannah, I will definitely be staying at The Thunderbird Inn again. read more

This the best small hotel that I've stayed at bar none. Usually you get places like this that usually have a few things wrong with it or are just plain disgusting. While we stayed there the rooms were well taken care, amenities were restocked and they always had a nice pot of coffee going throughout the day. Ii will definitely stay here again and recommend this place to our friends Yes at first we were worried about the area, aka Greyhound bus station right next door. But after one night there we new we fine, I even went for morning runs in the area. This place is also perfect for the price and location. If the riverfront is where you want to be you can easily walk there in 10-15 minutes. Very convenient as that was our particular way of getting around. Wifi worked great Donuts and Coffee in the morning Clean Rooms Great personnel. read more

Four of us stayed here, in two different rooms, during the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon weekend. The rooms were a great rate online and were honestly one of the last available places we could even find a room! I would say we lucked out here. Yes, it's an older place but the remodeling has added a bit of the 21st century to it. The best was pretty comfy but the pillows (although they were huge and my wife loved them) the rest of us didn't like them at all. The breakfast consists of Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee/tea. For the morning of the race, they added some more breakfast items that morning. That was a pretty cool thing to do. Upon checkout, they were offering great rates for next years race as well. All four of us booked rooms here again saving quite a bit of money by pre-booking. Everyone here was beyond courteous and had some nice advice on where to eat! The only downside was the gentleman that checked us in charged our card (after we had already paid prior) so we had to deal with that after we returned home and checked our bank statement. He was very new so I guess it was a learning experience. Or something. Anyway, clean rooms and super nice staff! Oh yeah and free WiFi! read more

Great idea and concept. Dirty rooms that have not been maintained well. Rooms need a fresh coat of paint. There were gnats in my room. The bathroom could use a good cleaning with bleach. The bathtub was moldy. Wifi did not work. Convenient location. read more

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The Thunderbird Inn is a decent place to stay in Savannah. It's an old motel that is proud of it's retro concept. In theory, I thought staying here would be cool because I like all things retro and vintage. By the end of our stay, I was neither impressed nor unsatisfied. The Thunderbird Inn served its purpose- a place to rest our heads and shower. There is a small parking lot with enough spots for paying guests but no more than that. There's a small lobby area for check-in and a small adjoining "breakfast area". Check-in was a breeze. The staff were friendly and offered us plenty of suggestions for things to do- Savannah maps included! Breakfast options were minimal. I'm not much of a doughnut fan, which is what they had, so we opted for breakfast joints around town instead. Our room was clean and spacious enough for two people. Anymore than that would have been a bit too cozy. We reserved a king sized bed though so that might have had something to do with it. I found that the walls were very thin. I could hear every movement that our neighbors made. At night, it didn't help that they were super noisy (young men on the prowl for saucy ladies). I suppose you can't help who you're neighbored up with at a hotel. However, feeling like you're taking part in every conversation next door does affect your quality of sleep. FYI, I am a light sleeper but they were seriously loud and obnoxious. On the upside, the Thunderbird Inn has RC colas and moon pies waiting for you in the room when you check in. A nice touch, especially if you like moon pies (we do!). The A/C worked very well when we were there, which is important when visiting any place in the South. The location was great. We were in walking distance from most of the venues we were interested in visiting during our stay. This is one of the main reasons why we chose the Thunderbird Inn. Overall, the Thunderbird Inn was alright. I wasn't blown away. It was just alright. Would I stay here again? Sure, I guess. But most likely not, only because I'd like to venture out into other options that Savannah has to offer. read more

I really wanted this motel to be better but sadly it was not. I stayed there Friday through Sunday. First off, the staff was fantastic and that is the biggest saving grace of the place. The front desk staff were always very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The cleaning crew did a great job as well. The location is really good for historic Savannah and in walking distance to just about everything. We loved the coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts too. The biggest issue was the wear and tear of the rooms. Our curtains had giant holes in them, the carpet was fraying and the room desperately needed to be freshly painted. The rooms could also use a deep clean to get the edges and nooks that get overlooked during routine room cleaning. The motel was right between being really cool and retro and being a complete dive. You can't beat the Thunderbird in price but I wouldn't stay again. They need to renovate or restore ASAP. read more