TEMPO BY HILTON SAVANNAH: WEEKEND GETAWAY TRIP 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/25/26

Explore Savannah’s historic district at your own tempo! The brand-new Tempo by Hilton Savannah is all about location! Steps from historic homes and squares, as well as the iconic Savannah riverfront. But it can also be your retreat from it all, as well!

In the lobby, the automatic doors open to a pair of chairs with modern touches and look up! There is a stunning tree canopy fresco on the ceiling that mimics the arched tree roadways around Savannah! They have a range of lounging areas along the roped wall that leads into Bluestone Lane and a whole conference area with ample seating.

And the rooms are one word: comfort! The crown jewel is the comfy soft king-sized bed for relaxing, it has a leather headboard and lighting for those avid readers out there. The bathroom is stunning marble white with walk-in shower. There are double mirrors one the bathroom and one in the hall on the work desk.

Remember when I said the location was everything here? It is. You can stay on river street but that can get loud, so this has the best of both worlds. Squares and historic homes like the Pink House, Owens-Thomas, and Thomas Low are around the corner. We explored over 10+ squares, Forsyth Park, the Ownes-Thomas house and slave’s quarters, went to three speakeasies, The Pink House (twice), and of course Abe’s on Lincoln. The Abe Lincoln themed bar next to the hotel. And it is only a block from the Savannah Riverfront and River street. Saw the Waving Girl Statue, walked the entire Plant River District, river front area, and explored the fun alley ways and stairs along the river.

In the Lobby, Bluestone Lane is Australian coffee shop chain that we thoroughly enjoyed! We went every day for breakfast. John adored his two buttermilk pancakes side with thick bacon. For lunch on Friday, I enjoyed the chicken and avocado sandwich. It is creamy chicken salad with dill and tangy pickles, earthy spinach, and avocado smothered on the crunchy bread. Enjoyed! They have breakfast, lunch, and an array of beverage options from coffee to tea and more.

Waving Girl rooftop is on the 7th floor, a gorgeously polished bar with cocktails, views, and bites. It is a salute to one of the most famous Savannahians: The Waving Girl! An homage to Francis Martus who waved a cloth at ships passing by from 1887 to 1931 in a search for her lost love. The ships return the greeting by blowing their horns. Ships still today sound a salute at her statue!

The decor is velvet loungers and long booths, murals of ships and their crew adorn the walls, a long bar inside and out with views of the river and historic district! We tried brunch and dinner here and both were delicious.

Let’s start with brunch, we got the pastrami and eggs, WG burger, and the French toast, as well as the Sage against the machine cocktail. The Pastrami and eggs are tender and salty pastrami meat with hearty potatoes, tangy onions and peppers, and savory egg! I paired it with the Sage Against the machine cocktail. It is a creamy and herbaceous gin cocktail with earthy celery bitters.

We also got the WG burger for brunch. It is juicy and well cooked with sharp cheese, creamy comeback sauce, tangy pickle and caramelized onions. It’s served with seasoned fries. But our favorite bite is the French toast! Superb sweet and cream filled toast with an egg wash, creamy whipped cream, fruit, and just perfection with the maple syrup.

For dinner we started out with the Vidalia onion fritters. They are fried dough fritters with tangy onion flavor and a tasty spicy horseradish. John got the Charcuterie plate stuffed with brie and hard cheeses, a single meat, and accoutrement like crunch bread, olives, raisins, and nuts.

For my main course I opted for the Seared Ahi tuna. It is perfectly seared tuna with an encrusted skin, served with a bright salad topped with creamy avocado, an earthy green tomato sauce underneath, and tangy champagne vinaigrette dressing! I paired it with the Call Me Old Fashioned cocktail. It is boozy and smoky rye with bitters and brought smoked in a carafe.

Between the location close to river street and the river front, the historic district, and ample dining options, Tempo by Hilton Savannah is the best of Savannah. It is a must stay.