Things To Do
Forsyth Park
Forsyth park is a must! The fountain is absolutely beautiful and just a ten minute walk from our venue.
River Street
We love River Street! Tons of bars and restaurants along the river, and to make it even better you can take your drink to go and drink it while you walk. Shout out River Street for allowing open containers.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
River Street Savannah Hotel is full of fossils and other ancient artifacts in the lobby for everyone to view! There is also a rooftop bar and lot of restaurants.
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour
Savannah is known for its haunted history. If you're looking to learn more here's a suggestion!
Chippewa Square
At the intersections of Bull and McDonough Streets, Chippewa square is just across from our venue. You can go see the famous Forrest Gump bench!
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Beautiful Cathedral in the historic district.
Breakfast/ Brunch Recs
The distance listed is based off The Desoto as a starting location: If you want something fast there’s the buffalo bayou in the hotel lobby Main Dining Room in the hotel for a sit down breakfast Collins Quarter (5 minute walk/ 0.2 miles) B Matthews (near river street) (12 min walk/ 0.6 miles) J Christopher’s (400 ft away) Fox and Fig café (vegan) (6 min walk/ 0.3 miles) Savannah Coffee Roasters (4 min walk/ 0.2 miles) Mirabelle Savannah (coffee shop next to the hotel, also has pastries) Ordinary pub (bottomless mimosas) (12 min walk/ 0.5 miles) Big Bon Bodega (bagels) 1.3 miles, walk through forsyth park
Lunch/ Dinner Recs
The distances are using the starting location at The Desoto: 1540 Room in hotel if you want a fancy lunch or dinner Proof and provision in hotel for sit down meals and drinks The Grey (fancy/ expensive, 12 min walk/ 0.6 miles) Vic’s on the River (fancy/ expensive, 1.1 miles, overlooks the river) Hitch (right across the street, more casual but still dine in) Husk Savannah (in a famous haunted house, 5 min walk/ 0.3 miles) Graffito Pizza (on river street, near a lot of other restaurants/ casual dining. 17 min walk/ 0.9 miles) Screamin Mimi’s Pizza (8 min walk, 0.4 miles) Treylor Park (casual, near river street, 10 min walk, 0.5 miles) Savannah seafood shack (7 min walk, 0.4 miles)
Bar Recs
The distances are based off The Desoto as the starting location: Crystal beer parlor (more of a dive bar, restaurant 8 min walk/ 0.4 miles) The Fitzroy (bar/ restaurant, 9 min walk, 0.4 miles) Artillery (fancy, cocktails 300 feet) Alley cat lounge (10 min walk, 0.5 miles)
Tybee Island
Tybee Island is about a 30 minute drive from the hotel if you're looking to see the beach while you're here.
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is about 1.5 hour drive from the hotel, it's a more secluded beach and especially good for people who like a little more space while at the beach. It also has very unique trees and scenery at Driftwood Beach!