Municipal Grand
Hotel · Savannah ·
Cocktail-driven boutique hotel, mid-century design, rooftop pool
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45 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 Get directions
Cocktail-driven boutique hotel, mid-century design, rooftop pool
45 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 Get directions
"Built in 1961, the First Federal Savings and Loan Association building sat at the corner of Broughton and Abercorn for five decades before, in July 2025, it went from bank to boutique. The reimagining by AAmp Studio transformed the six-story landmark into a 44-key hotel that puts as much emphasis on sipping and socializing as snoozing. Trading a typical lobby for an all-day eatery–meets–bar with a reception desk tucked in the corner, the Southeastern debut for Midnight Auteur (from the founders of Death & Co.) shows a preference for fun over following “the rules.” Rooms, like the common areas, reflect the structure’s midcentury architectural legacy, and overpackers will appreciate the ample cabinetry." - Lindsay Cohn
"Savannah’s newest boutique hotel is a mid‑century modern masterpiece inside a former Federal Savings Bank, where the “Proper Martini Service” delivers a tableside martini for two with salty fries—and libations continue at its new underground bar, The Hot Eye, slated to open this winter." - Katie Lockhart
"Three months after swinging open on Broughton Street, this 44‑room boutique hotel from Midnight Auteur leans into its cocktail‑centric DNA with a window‑lined lobby dressed in bright, jewel‑toned colors that nod to the building’s 1960s bank/government roots, while a darker, AAmp Studio–designed cocktail den, the Hot Eye, hides below. I love that the preserved architecture remains a feature—non‑gendered bathrooms with flirty communal sinks sit by the original bank vault amid terrazzo tiles, chrome railings, and low ceilings—and that the property plays with whimsy: a single key is hidden somewhere in the rooms, redeemable for a round of drinks downstairs at the Hot Eye. The connection between hotel and bar stays close even when out of sight, and guests at the lounge can add an impromptu discounted stay upstairs, underscoring the hotel’s nightlife‑friendly, cocktail‑first appeal." - Colleen McNally Arnett
"Opened on July 11 as a cocktail-driven, 44-room reimagining of a six-story, 1960s landmark at 45 Abercorn Street, the hotel was developed by Midnight Auteur, a hospitality group from the founders of Death & Co. and Denver’s the Ramble Hotel. Its name nods to the building’s past as the First Federal Savings and Loan Association (operating 1961–1989) and later a City of Savannah workplace, and the preserved architecture — from terrazzo tiles to the bank vault — sets the tone for midcentury modern interiors by AAmp Studio (in collaboration with Savannah-based Lynch Associates Architects and Ward Architecture + Preservation). The ownership and brand context are emphasized throughout: Death & Co. was founded by David Kaplan and Ravi DeRossi in the mid-aughts and grew from an unassuming East Village bar into a sought-after international cocktail brand, leading to spin-off ventures (including Gin & Luck and the broader Midnight Auteur projects) and investor-funded expansion via platforms like Dealmaker. Leadership and service are presented as a key draw: Franck Savoy (son of chef Guy Savoy) serves as general manager after a fine-dining start and roles at Shutters on the Beach, Auberge Resorts, and Berg Hospitality Group; he’s joined by Death & Co. veteran Sam Penton as director of outlets, executive chef Karim Elkady (Hotel Bardo, Southern Cross Hospitality, Perry Lane), executive sous chef Shannon Koprivich, and front-of-house manager Justin Stevenson, with bartenders including James Nowicki and Sebastián Montero-Hernández. The hotel pairs Savannah’s famed hospitality with culinary ambition: dishes are described as loaded with vibrant herbs and veggies and as “jewel-toned” and refreshing; lunch standouts include a smoked salmon tartine, a crispy chicken sandwich, and a mortadella roll served on Flora and Fauna bread. As Savoy puts it, "There's no club sandwich or Caesar salad. That's intentional." For a quieter experience, morning offerings include a Carolina Gold rice porridge described as "a combination of currants, coconut, carrot, and pistachio that tastes like a cross between overnight oats and carrot cake," and a “Fancy Omelet” noted for its cheese pull. The property will also add a basement cocktail den this fall timed for the SCAD Savannah Film Festival." - Colleen McNally Arnett
"Occupying the 1961-built First Federal Savings and Loan Association building at the corner of Broughton and Abercorn in the Savannah Historic District, Municipal Grand reimagines its midcentury bones with a modern twist: AAmp Studio redesigned the 44-key hotel for Midnight Auteur (the hospitality brand from the founders of Death & Co., who also launched The Ramble Hotel), and the rooms vary in midcentury character with hardwood floors, rich jewel tones, curved furnishings, dimmable lights, and sleek Zia-tiled bathrooms. Because this is a temple that booze built, cocktail supplies and books by the founders decorate the bar, which functions as a living-room-style hub where guests and locals sip welcome cocktails at check-in, grab brunch (the crispy chicken sando is a menu highlight), or enjoy a martini before dinner; there’s also a chic rooftop with a pool, striped seating, umbrellas, and a bar for city views, plus amenities like in-room dining, valet, a fitness studio, and a year-round rooftop pool, making the overall vibe a booze-forward boutique hangout celebrated for its social atmosphere and strong drinks." - Lindsay Cohn
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