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The Thunderbird Inn

2.0 of 5
611 West Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 (Downtown)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Gainesville, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I've stayed at the Thunderbird Inn twice, each time with my boyfriend. They offer a military discount which is great. It's a little bit of a walk to River Street, but the affordability and quirkiness of this hotel make the walk worth while. Loved the moon pies on our pillows, and appreciate that this hotel is pet friendly--it's hard to... More

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alabama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Retro but amazing. This is a trip in itself. The staff especially Peyton and Leslie could not have shown more hospitality. They were ready to help with all our questions on places to go and how to get there. The hotel was clean, the beds were really great and offered moon pies and popcorn anytime. A little bit of traffic... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your review! I do think you meant "Retro AND Amazing", thought! :) I am pleased that you had great experiences with Peyton and Leslie! I hope you will return again! Mark Thomas More

Sydney, Australia
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174 reviews 174 reviews
51 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The marketing is very smart as they tell you they are the Hippest Hotel in Savannah, so you are predisposed to like them even before you arrive. On the outside it's a standard motel, with a fun paint job and funky signs. The inside is still a motel, but with nicer furnishings and cute little vintage touches like typewriters and... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us; e really appreciate it! I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us! I hope the next time you're in Savannah you will stay with us! More

Sydney Mines, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Listen this motel and staff were wonderful ...as from another country well up North and our first time in the deep south we were blessed here . Shana the front desk-person was so awesome connected us with everything we needed. Rooms comfortable cozy. I was doing ministry as a Pastor in GA and I can tell you this place and... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us! I am trilled that Shana took great care of you! One cool thing about my staff is they know interesting places to eat. I hope you will return! Mark Thomas More

Woodbury, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The outside of the Inn is a throwback to another time. The inside of our room was spacious and classy. Got our RC Colas and Moon-pies. Very fun detail. Was awakened at 11:30 p.m. the first night by the front desk claiming they needed me to verify my credit card. They read off part of it and asked me to... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review my inn! I hate that we upset you with the credit card issue. I agree that 11:30 is too late to be calling a room. They should have reached out to you sooner to clear up any issue we had. I sincerely apologize! I do hope you will come back and give... More

Kennesaw, Georgia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

A lot of Savannah locals cringed when I told them my groomsmen and I were staying at the Thunderbird Inn, so I doubled down and got the honeymoon suite for my wife and I to stay in the night of our wedding. The Thunderbird team had some issues taking our block reservation, but Shana came through for us in the... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Love the review! Very fun. I am glad you had a great time. I hate that there was reservation issues. I hope you will come back "ease the tension" with our magic fingers! More

Minnesota
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367 reviews 367 reviews
62 hotel reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
483 helpful votes 483 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We stayed at the Thunderbird Inn four years ago while on a trip the the south east coast and liked it. We were heading back to the same general area so we stayed again. Although it is around $100 plus tax it is affordable for being right in the center of Savannah. I should say that although very central it... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Welcome back! I hope it won't be four years before your next return trip! I am pleased you enjoyed your stay again! All of the construction around us is scheduled to be complete by the end of August. It doesn't sound like it dampened your visit! As an aside, the major noise is scheduled to be done by the end... More

Worthington, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Don't miss this place. The most fun you could have. Walk to Old Town Trolley tour and a great city to see. A youthful kind of atmosphere, but it is really even better for seniors who still remember clearly the era that is celebrated here in this "motel:" the late '50s and early '60s. Hearing the Beach Boys, etc., in... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us! I am tickled you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will come back and visit us again! regards, Mark Thomas More

Long Branch
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Extremely comfortable, Awesome experience, Good walking distance, very helpful. Only downfall was we were missing R/C Colas in our room :( Very clean though and the people at the front desk were great. A little creepy to walk alone at night though with only two girls. Would definitely go again.

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Sorry about the RC cola's missing from your room! I am not sure when you traveled, we typically do the cola's on the weekends. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us! More

Oakland, MI
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

My only major complaint about the Thunderbird Inn is the fact that they not only have ash trays outside each room but they also allow smoking there. The Thunderbird Inn is an old style motel with outside corridor's. If you are fortunate enough to acquire a first floor room, it is easy to avoid the people smoking outside their rooms,... More

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tbirdmanager, General Manager at The Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you for your favorable rating even though the smoking outside the rooms was an issue for you. We try to balance the comfort of all of our guests. We do have a total of 8 outdoor ash trays spaced around the sidewalks. I am sorry this bothered you and I understand. I hope you pass through Savannah again and... More

 
 
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What travelers say

  • Historic district(44)
  • Moon Pie(20)
  • Very friendly(20)
  • Parking lot(19)
  • Krispy Kreme donut(15)
  • River street(13)
  • Rooms are clean(9)
  • Very helpful(8)
  • Bus station(8)
  • Great Place(6)

Additional Information about The Thunderbird Inn

Address: 611 West Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
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Region: United States > Georgia > Georgia Coast > Savannah > Downtown
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
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#28 Business Hotels in Savannah
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Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Meet-up at our delightfully quirky motel where refined Savannah’s so-historic location and so-hip eccentricities hook up. Discounted Savannah lodging was never so much fun! Hotel rates include Moon Pies and Krispy Kreme donuts, plus free parking! ... more   less 
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