THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
The DeSoto is located at 15 East Liberty Street in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, providing a central home base for experiencing the history, dining, shopping, architecture and attractions of downtown Savannah.
Yes. The DeSoto is located on Liberty Street in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, surrounded by the city’s famous squares, historic architecture, restaurants, shopping and attractions.
The DeSoto’s history dates to 1890, when the original Hotel DeSoto opened in Savannah. The current hotel opened in 1968, and pieces of the original property can still be found throughout the hotel today, including historic chandeliers, the bust of Hernando de Soto and the Lion’s Head Fountain.
Yes. The DeSoto’s hospitality legacy in Savannah dates to 1890. While the current hotel opened in 1968, it carries forward a tradition that has been part of Savannah for more than a century, with historic elements from the original hotel still found throughout the property.
No. The DeSoto has operated as an independent hotel since 2017 and is not affiliated with Hilton. Today, The DeSoto offers an independent Savannah hotel experience rooted in the history, culture and character of the city.
Yes. The DeSoto is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America, reflecting the hotel’s longstanding place in Savannah’s hospitality history.
The DeSoto combines a central Historic District location with a Savannah hospitality legacy dating to 1890, locally inspired dining, an outdoor pool and terrace, an art collection featuring regional and SCAD artists, and approximately 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.
Yes. The DeSoto’s central location in Savannah’s Historic District makes it easy to explore many of downtown Savannah’s historic squares, restaurants, shops and attractions on foot with Valet and an on-site parking garage available.
Yes. The DeSoto offers valet parking for hotel guests. Self-parking is not available directly through the hotel. The hotel’s parking garage accommodates vehicles up to 6 feet, 2 inches in height, including cases or racks. Please contact the hotel or review current stay information for the latest valet parking rate.
Yes. The DeSoto welcomes one dog weighing up to 35 pounds per standard guest room. A pet cleaning fee applies. Please review the hotel’s current pet policy for complete details.
Yes. The DeSoto is a non-smoking hotel. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, including guest rooms, balconies, patios and the pool deck. Additional cleaning fees may apply for violations of the hotel’s non-smoking policy.
Yes. The DeSoto has an outdoor pool located on the second floor near the fitness center. The pool is available to registered hotel guests and requires a guest room key for access.
The DeSoto features an elevated outdoor pool and terrace with views of Savannah. The seasonal Pool Bar offers cocktails and light bites, creating a relaxed setting for enjoying Savannah from above.
Yes. The DeSoto has a fitness center located on the second floor near the pool. The fitness center is available to registered hotel guests using their room key.
The DeSoto’s Historic District location places guests close to many Savannah College of Art and Design buildings and facilities throughout downtown Savannah, making the hotel a convenient option for prospective students, visiting families, alumni and guests attending SCAD events.
Yes. With a walkable Historic District location, on-site restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool and terrace, and easy access to Savannah’s squares, shopping, dining and attractions, The DeSoto makes an ideal home base for a weekend in Savannah.