JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Hotel · Savannah
500 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Highlights
Historic power plant hotel with art, fossils, 11+ dining options
Historic power plant hotel with art, fossils, 11+ dining options
"The JW Marriott sits inside a massive restored power plant now known as Plant Riverside District. “I always think, ‘What hotel’s got the best walkability? Who’s got great on-site dining?’, and the clear winner is JW Marriott,” says Samantha Culberson, a content creator and local influencer best known as Samantha in Savannah. “It’s a short walk from everything. It also has 11 restaurants and bars on-site, and the majority are open past 10 p.m. on weekends.”" - Karen Norian
"Experience the charm of the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District in picturesque Savannah, Georgia, housed within a refurbished power plant. Embracing its industrial past, the hotel boasts vast, museum-like spaces adorned with historical artifacts and carefully curated artworks—paintings, murals, sculptures, and statues—from celebrated artists. Explore the historic Generator Hall, once the heart of the Georgia Power Plant, and spot the centerpiece, Chromina Joule, a towering chrome dinosaur crafted by paleopathologist David Trexler. Terry Allen’s evocative photographs of the former power plant hang on the walls alongside original paintings by Peter Kiel, Max Pedreida, and Gene Francis. Also visit the Gretsch Museum in the hotel’s Atlantic building to enjoy a permanent display of music memorabilia, including 97 historic guitars, each a work of art. When you dine at any of the property’s 12 restaurants, you’ll notice original artworks, such as a graffiti mural by Atlanta-based artist Greg Mike in Graffito and a stunning collection of African art in the Baobab Lounge. Don’t miss Lunch 11 by Surgio Funari in Turbine Café, a striking steel beam sculpture inspired by the iconic photo Lunch atop a Skyscraper by Charles Clyde Ebbets. With its plethora of art, dining options, spa facilities, and rooftop Compass Pool, you can experience the vibrant energy of Savannah’s premier entertainment district, the Plant Riverside District, from the comfort of the hotel."
"Housed in a refurbished power plant on the Savannah River, this property feels like a museum with vast, industrial-chic spaces filled with historical artifacts and curated artworks. Highlights include Generator Hall and the towering chrome dinosaur Chromina Joule by paleopathologist David Trexler, evocative photographs by Terry Allen, and paintings by Peter Kiel, Max Pedreida, and Gene Francis. The on-site Gretsch Museum in the Atlantic building displays 97 historic guitars, and the hotel’s 12 restaurants and bars feature original pieces such as Greg Mike’s graffiti mural in Graffito and a notable African art collection in the Baobab Lounge. Sculptural installations include Lunch 11 by Surgio Funari in the Turbine Café. With a spa, rooftop Compass Pool, and a location in Savannah’s entertainment-centric Plant Riverside District, the property offers art-forward accommodations while sitting near major contemporary art venues like SCAD Museum of Art and the Jepson Center." - AFAR
"This historic power plant–turned–hotel holds a concert venue and a serious collection of gemstones, geodes, and fossils. Watch cargo ships steer in and out of the city’s busy port while you slurp oysters at District Seafood, one of 11 restaurants and bars on-site. Rooms from $299" - Caroline Hatchett
"Originally built in 1912 as the city’s power plant, this repurposed, 419-room hotel occupies three connected buildings and blends traditional and modern styles throughout its spaces. Design highlights range from polished marble and wingback chairs to exposed brick walls, and the lobby features an eye-catching chrome-dipped dinosaur sculpture. The property was recognized as the New Member of the Year for its adaptive reuse and distinctive aesthetic." - Jill K. Robinson
