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We appreciate what John Gurda wrote recently in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel about Savannah.

Savannah is a working city, with a bustling port and a full range of downtown businesses, but the business of the present is done in the physical context of the past…. Legions of tourists – on foot, in horse-drawn trolleys, on motor coaches – share the narrow streets with art students and ordinary citizens going about their business.”

Located in the American South on the Atlantic Ocean’s east coast,  our beautiful city in the Deep South is notorious as the town where genteel charm meets a brassy, classy arts scene … and there is much to talk about in between! Continue Reading »

“Discover literature, art, music, gardens, and history.”  When you hear those words do you think of Europe?  Why not Savannah USA?  Presidents’ Quarters Inn will introduce you to all the best places.

Come to Savannah USA to enjoy renown leisure of the American South.

Daylight Saving Time in the American South extended the daylight hours.

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SAVANNAH GA — The world meets up as a community in beautiful Savannah year around.  In this world-famous southern USA city, all around great experiences come out of the diverse people, world heritages, cultures, lore, foods, business, architecture and the arts.

Savannah Factors Walk historic district and Savannah River | Library of Congress

Factors Walk and Savannah River

Beginning as a British colony (ca. 1733) with immigrants from England and Europe, Savannah USA today is a place one can celebrate mini snippets of the world.  In springtime Savannah’s international mood and flavors are punctuated, especially in the Landmark Historic District.

In a 2012 filmed commercial jazz great Wynton Marsalis says the world-class Savannah Music festival  “is like a community festival that comes out of the environment”. It “brings the world to Savannah“.  And, “you can get a good plate of grits.”

Presidents’ Quarters Inn Hosts Savannah’s World Visitors

With plenty of southern style Spring socializing in our private courtyard, guest parking, overly spacious guest rooms, easy access elevator, free Wi-fi, chef’s breakfast, complimentary wine hour, and our staff’s exceptional local knowledge, Presidents’ Quarters Inn is an obvious choice for downtown Savannah lodging in this famous American city.  The historic district bed and breakfast inn is near downtown Savannah attractions, historic theatres, cultural festivals, entertainment spots, and the best dining in Savannah. Continue Reading »

Bed and Breakfast in Savannah GA hosts famous southern writer Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy (in hat) at Presidents' Quarters Inn

We do host the most amazing guests!

Writers Pat Conroy and John Warley brought laughter, storytelling and enthusiasm to Presidents Quarters Inn in February 2012 during the Savannah Book Festival. We were honored also to host Walter Isaacson, author of  Steven Jobs (2011), who preferred a more private stay.

Southern Style “Visiting”

For our guests and for innkeeper Jane Sales, an avid reader, it was  the exuberant, endearing personality of famous writer Pat Conroy and his dear friend John Warley that brought an added dimension of sociality to Presidents’ Quarters Inn during the 2012 Savannah Book Festival.

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On this Presidents’ Day 2012, we tip our hat to Presidents of the United States.  Rightfully, today’s celebrations in America honor U.S. Presidents on a national holiday that initially celebrated the February birthdays of presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

We would like to stretch the conversation to the women behind the men, especially the women with a southern heritage.   From a guest information sheet at Presidents’ Quarters Inn, we have culled some tidbits talking about America’s First Ladies: the Savannah Connection.

Savannah native Ellen Axson Wilson married to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in Savannah GA

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson

On June 24, 1885, Thomas Woodrow Wilson (later to be U.S. President Wilson) married Ellen Louise Axson in the First Presbyterian Church on Bull Street in downtown Savannah. Mrs. Wilson is described as “a lady of refined tastes with a fondness for art, music and literature”. Thomas Woodrow Wilson first saw her when he was about six and she only a baby. In 1883, as a young lawyer from Atlanta, “Tommy” visited Rome and met “Miss Ellie Lou” again — now keeping house for a bereaved father. He thought, “what splendid laughing eyes!”

The grandfather of America’s First Lady Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (Ellen Axson of Savannah), Judge William Law, lived the north townhouse facing President Street, now a part of Presidents’ Quarters Inn.

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Presidents' Quarters Inn courtyard and balcony flowers

In downtown Savannah, Presidents' Quarters Inn courtyard and balcony flowers

Take a winter vacation in Savannah GA,” reminds Presidents’ Quarters Inn.  Today it’s 58F degrees in Savannah, GA.  It’s 23F degrees in New York City, NY.

Oh, but it’s not just the Winter weather that is warmer in sub-tropical Savannah, GA.  There are far more splendors that connect Savannah to warmth — an admirable attribute of the American South.  The folks in Savannah, Georgia do warm so well!

The warmest greetings await you at Presidents’ Quarters Inn, voted Best Savannah Inn (2008-2011).  The inn overlooks Oglethorpe Square, downtown. Continue Reading »

Savannah GA Cary Grant Birthday Tribute

Lucas Theatre in Savannah Historic District

Music is a bright star in Savannah events during January, February, and March 2012.  We think these are among the unique Savannah vacation spots and best things to do in Savannah!

Get closer to the Savannah experience at Presidents’ Quarters Inn’s historic district lodging in the hub of downtown Savannah.  The historic inn, voted “Best Savannah Inn (2008-2011),  is walking-distance to all the character-rich historic Savannah entertainment venues.

The beautifully restored Lucas Theatre and SCAD Trustees Theatre, Johnny Mercer Theatre, and world-famous historic churches in downtown Savannah’s  Historic District are popular venues for the best things to do in Savannah GA.

You won’t believe the great line up of LIVE concerts and musically rich happenings in Savannah! Continue Reading »

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