Thunderbird Inn

I had a pleasant stay at the Thunderbird Inn! First and foremost, the pricing was fantastic—great value for what you get, especially compared to other options in the area. It’s budget-friendly without feeling cheap. The staff stood out the most; everyone I interacted with was extremely nice and helpful, which made the experience even better. The room itself was clean and had a great setup. I did notice a couple of loose cables near the phone, but they didn’t interfere with my stay at all. One small downside: the shower curtain didn’t do the best job of keeping water in. Some water ended up on the bathroom floor and even started to reach into the bedroom, so I had to use a towel to block it. Not a major issue, but something to keep in mind. Overall, a solid stay—clean, comfortable, welcoming, and an excellent price. Would definitely consider staying here again!

The good times of the Thunderbird Inn are long gone, as the property is in a very run-down condition. The website boasts of being one of the top 10 retro hotels in the USA, but this award dates back to 2014 and is therefore already outdated. While the Thunderbird Inn may have been very attractive years ago and a positive departure from many conventional US motels, I would not book this accommodation these days and therefore would not recommend it to anyone. The rooms are not very clean, and the bathrooms are in really bad condition. In general, the entire complex is no longer well-maintained, and offering free donuts or popcorn doesn't help. Yes, the motel has potential, but it desperately needs extensive renovations.

The photos of the Thunderbird Inn are very deceiving. In reality, the property is nowhere near as clean or well-kept as it appears online. It’s clear that maintenance and housekeeping have not been keeping up with the upkeep. On top of that, you’re charged $25 just to park your car at the motel, which is frustrating given the condition of the place. We were willing to give it a chance because I see the potential here—if management invested in regular cleaning and basic repairs, it could be a great stay. Unfortunately, when we saw the state of our room, we couldn’t bring ourselves to stay the night. There were multiple hairs on the bed, and visible mold and grime on the walls. Also the room smelled of mold and musk. Not exactly the welcoming, clean environment we were expecting. We decided to leave immediately, disappointed by what could have been a charming stay if better cared for.

This delightful Retro Inn is modest however, charming. From the beginning you are welcomed with hot glazed donuts and fresh popcorn, takes me right back to my childhood 😁. Jovna at the front desk is as delightful and efficient as possible, very welcoming and warm. Jim, the manager, is thoughtful and considerate of his guests. Location is excellent, not on the waterfront but just a short walk away. Pets are more than welcome 🐩at this lovely motel, parking was easy and reasonably priced, I would highly recommend these accommodations, especially if you're on a budget 🙌

Looking for a unique stay while in Savannah, Georgia? The Thunderbird Inn is the perfect nostalgia motel. Complete with complimentary turn down service of RC Cola and the Original Moonpie, along with gourmet donuts for breakfast! We did a quick over night stay and it was perfect for our accommodations, however if you plan to stay for a lengthy time with small children the room layout may not be very friendly. Especially if your toddler is on the move. The bedside floating tables are not "ideal" with sharp corners, but nonetheless the room itself was in ok shape.

When we walked in the lobby we were immediately greeted with a friendly smile and warm hello from Wren. He had such a wonderful personality and was so helpful at checking us in. There was even fresh popcorn and donuts in the lobby for you to grab. The beds are comfortable and the room is welcoming. We will definitely stay here again when we come back.

This is a great pet friendly place. It’s a renovated motel so keep that in mind. No hotel amenities like a pool or cable tv or a gym. But when traveling with pets it’s nice to be able to pull the car right up to your room door. The retro theme along with the retro, pre-diabetic, hospitality is cute too. Moonpies and RC colas in the room. Krispy Kreme donuts and a coffee station with fun syrups in the morning. Popcorn and lemonade throughout the day. The only thing missing is a shot of insulin. The best part of this place is definitely the staff. Everyone we encountered had a great attitude and was super friendly. Wren at the front desk is awesome. He was super helpful with answering all of my annoying questions and demands. He seems to live here because I saw him at 9am while I was going back for my 3rd coffee and again at 10pm when I was coming back from the brewery. My only complaint about this place is that the bathroom sucks. The toilet flushes weird and the shower gets the whole room soaked. The bed is extremely comfortable though so that makes up for it.

You stay at thunderbird because it's probably the best value for it's location. You can literally walk all over town from here and it's cheaper than anything else that close. Parking for $20 is steep considering it's not secured. The room was a decent normal size, the bed was big and comfortable, and the room was clean. Hot water and pressure was good. Free donuts were awesome. Dog park has a cute sign and was useful. TV is streaming/casting only which is weak. The room was very muggy and the ac system didn't work well at all. Room service also barged in our room at 9am before check out as we were sleeping. I see this has happened before based on old reviews. My room key also only worked once every ten tries. There's plenty of good but plenty of bad. I've stayed at many low frill cute motels but thunderbird wasn't one of the best ones, but not the worst. Pet friendly always a positive though!

I've stayed at the Thunderbird Inn probably 10 or 12 times in my life and it is my absolute go-to place to stay when I go to Savannah. So I do have some things to say about some of these comments, especially the "hidden fees". Everything is perfectly clear when you go to book what fees will be. They have always charged for parking, and they have always charged for pets. You can't expect your pet to stay for free when they're going to have to additionally clean the room up from pet hair and etc. And most hotels will charge for parking. So this is nothing new. Sorry, I just don't like reviews that are rated poorly based off of the customers negligence and not the establishment's. All of that being said, this is still one of the most affordable, clean, and friendly places to stay when you visit Savannah. I've never had a bad experience, and they are extremely accommodating. One time staying there they had me in a certain room and I was hoping for something different, so they very quickly switched me to what my preference was. Kindness goes a long way, and the staff there has always been fantastic. And top it all off? There's complimentary Krispy Kreme's every morning in the check-in office as well as coffee and juices. The theming is also a big reason why it's such a great stay. They really do a great job of executing the mid-century modern design. It's been a little bit since I've stayed there, but they also used to put a complementary moon pie and Coca-Cola in your room. They may still do that, no sure. So yes, all in all, if you couldn't tell from the review, I absolutely love staying here and will continue to stay here anytime I visit.

If you're visiting Savannah and need to do so on a budget, the Thunderbird Inn is a great and affordable option! This restored motel is full of color and charm, from the large neon sign out front to the colorful panels lining the exterior. It's a classic motel setup with large windows facing busy Oglethorpe Avenue. Inside the rooms are large and clean with some RC Cola and Moonpies to greet you. There's a retro, Formica bathroom vanity and small bathroom to the side with shower and toilet. Wifi is free and the shower was fast and hot, I was a happy boy. At the front office you can grab a coffee and fancy donut every morning before you start your day. Downtown Savannah is easily walkable from the Inn. The only drawback is the road noise out front along with the occasional siren from an emergency vehicle. Not a big deal for me but what can you do with a budget hotel offering? Overall I was really happy with my stay at the Thunderbird Inn but YMMV. If you're an easy-going, no-frills hotel room type person, you'll be perfectly happy with the accommodations here.

Watch out for the hidden fees! We were charged an extra $50 for our dogs to stay and $25 to park! "Dog friendly means fur babies stay free. Pay to park? Ridiculous. And believe me they can't mess up the rooms which were fine for the night but the exhaust fan in the bathroom doesn't shut off along with the light switch and keeps you awake during the night. The one plus was the cute fenced in dog area. And we walked for 20 minutes to restaurants and the water front.

Traveling with your pup? You must stay here. Thunderbird Inn is located within walking distance ( although a long walk) from the River district in Savannah. You can park your car & leave it here for various transportation as well. But, First let me tell you about my check- in experience at this kitschy 50's style motel. I was greeted by a super friendly front desk clerk who promptly handed me 2 packages, 1 for each dog containing a large biscuit with the name of the Inn carved into it & a red shaped heart tag. How adorable! I was told there are donuts ( yummy) and coffee, tea available 24/7 and there is also a fresh popcorn machine there in the office. The nice size pet relief station ( complete with poop bags) is around the side and fenced in. The parking lot is tight but it was great for us because it made our 1 st floor stay ( all dogs on 1st floor) easy to bring the bags & dogs without stairs. Next to the red 50's style phone were 2 cans of RC Cola & 2 Moon Pies for us humans. The room while small is very comfortable and super clean. The sink is outside the bathroom which is super small but big enough to do the basics. If you're a very large person you may find the bathroom uncomfortable. The bed was really comfortable ( as you can see in my pics) They charge a 1 x pet fee no matter how long you stay and no matter how many pets. There is also a $15 parking fee for your stay, reasonable. The only warning is if you are a light sleeper you might be disturbed by the road noise at night as the motel is close to a busy road. It did not bother us & we had a great stay at a super reasonable price.

Good value , clean room, comfortable bed. Loved the huge donuts and coffee in the morning .

We had a comfy stay at the Thunderbird. I loved how supportive without being too firm your back hurts bed and the substantial pillows. After a long day seeing the sights all over the historic district and other areas, having to come home to the luxury of a comfortable bed is such a blessing. The front office desk staff is always cordial and reminds us there are donuts, coffee and/or tea available. For some reason, the donuts tasted really good! Sweet without being saccharine, and chewy in every bite. The coffee is just good old strong coffee, a welcome break from the froufrou coffees (no offense, Starbucks. You know I love you, too). From the hotel, the historic district is really an easy walk (with good shoes, of course).

Husband and I stayed three nights. Pros: Delightful retro hotel with cute phito ops Bed was very comfortable with five pillows Super friendly staff Clean room with moon pies and RC cola to greet you Cold AC Walkability Enjoyed the coffee and assorted fresh donuts daily Popcorn was yummy too Cons: It is noisy if you are a light sleeper $15 daily parking but were very clear upfront

Ring a ding beautifully preserved piece of history! Comfortable clean beds in a cool renovated mid century modern motel. Street noise was not uncommon. Bus stop right outside and sirens were plentiful. Bring earplugs and a mask. Good coffee and even better doughnuts for breakfast! Excellent staff and management! If you buy a mug check it for cracks because mine was full on leaking and cracked.

I was solo traveling Savannah and it was my first time visiting the city. I chose The Thunderbird Inn for the aesthetic and it was so cute!! I loved every second I stayed here. Every staff member I encountered were so friendly and always had a smile on their face which was awesome! It made me feel welcomed at their establishment. My favorite part was by far the donuts, which I will not be dreaming of until I come to Savannah again. Like I stated earlier , I was solo traveling and I'm a 20 year old girl and I felt safe the whole time, it's in a good area. Thank you Mark and everyone at The Thunderbird inn, you are appreciated!

Bathroom exhaust fan did not shut off, USB plugs did not work to charge phones and remote for TV did not work due to dead battery.

Exceeded expectations. Thunderbird Inn's lowest priced room, "Single King," was large, bright (w/very many lamps), quiet, clean, secure, and reasonably priced. Employees were attentive, personable, competent, and efficient. The Thunderbird Inn was even better than I had expected.

Don't fall for the charm. Stop and take photos from outside, and find someplace else to stay. I'm giving this place 2 stars. It's a motel. And it's exterior charm and authentic-throwback is what makes this place swoon-worthy. And that's it. I can't speak for the rest of the rooms, but our room needs some major updating and cleaning. Since waking and seeing our room in day light, on check-out day, I've modified my original posting. This room cost us $200- and we aren't too happy with the our overall experience. As we rushed to pack to catch a flight, I noticed some things I didn't originally notice. When we checked in, we were running behind to get ready for dinner reservations for a special occasion. When we first entered the room, we were met with an incredibly humid room. Despite messing with the thermostat during our stay, we never could figure out the humidity situation. Which was odd because outside wasn't as nearly as humid as the room. I noticed a small gap at the bottom of the door, where the door wasn't aligning well with the frame. Next day/check out day, I noticed the gap was larger than I had originally noticed, and the top of the door also had a gap where the elements and light were freely pouring in. (Shown in photos). The bathroom was okay, until I pulled back the shower curtain (ofc before checkout) and there was build up and grime on the exterior of shower. Yucky. Grime and filth by the door (shown in photos). Next day I also noticed the scent of mold in the bathroom was a lot stronger than it was the previous day (check-in day). Not sure if deodorized by staff before check in or what? Checkout day, with better natural lighting I saw dust coated on the blinds, and some sort of speckling. Same on the lampshades (shown in photos). The chairs, again, didn't see till checkout day, I saw all sorts of dots on the chairs. I'm quite positive it was mold spores, but I cannot be for certain. But I do know it is in-fact not apart of the material/patterning because the identical chair next to it did not have the same markings. Overall, this was a poor stay. Thankfully we spent most of our time away, than in- and it was only for one evening. The room needs a deep clean, a new air unit. Maintenance on the door, new chairs, new blinds (or deep cleaned). A bonus would be if they could add better sound barriers or something. Being across from the bus station, and right off the highway, the traffic, and foot traffic was very noisy.

If I could give zero stars I would. I normally wouldn't choose this these accommodations however I thought it would be fun for a night for my kids, but I was sooooo wrong. Our first room smelled so strongly of bleach it made me and one of my daughters ill. I wondered why the bleach smell was so strong and looked around, and in the ac unit there was black mold - yes it was mold and it wiped off when I used a towel to check. I reported it to the office and Leslie showed me two other rooms - one smelled like a dirty bathroom and the other didn't smell so bad. I thought we could make it through one night. We went down to river street and came back a few hours later with pizza. We were eating and watching tv and I realized my daughter's socks were black. I had her get a wet washcloth and wipe the floor to see how bad the floor was and when she lifted it up, it was disgusting - I took a video to prove it in case they didn't give me a refund. I started looking around the room and the bathroom vent was gross, the corners of the room were dirty, there was mold in the ac unit in that room too, and the water was brown (this was explained as a rusty water heater which is still unacceptable). I informed Leslie I was checking out and would find another place to stay - this was 10:30pm. She was very apologetic, offered another room which I declined, and gave me a full refund.

What a great place for a good price! Very good staff they are helpful and nice. Donuts and coffee, popcorn. And RC cola with monies in your room. Good price during hurricane Helene no price gouging. Room is clean, safe and simple. Would recommend not anyone!

I have absolutely NO idea why people aren't giving this place 5 stars!!?? We had a terrible experience at a legitimately horrible and unsafe place "Inn on 17" so if all of y'all that are complaining truly want to know what BAD is, then go there!! We were so relieved when we arrived at Thunderbird Inn! Leslie & Sean we're at the front desk and both greeted us with a smile and we're extremely welcoming! The staff is very nice and will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay! The Inn is super cute, safe, extremely clean, and when you open the door to your room you're welcomed with moon pies & RC Cola! Thunderbird is within walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and activities. The only thing is we did here traffic, sirens, and people some throughout the night, but that's no fault of the Inn. I pretty much get that anywhere no days. Even with the noise we heard I would definitely stay again! Thank y'all for a great experience, you really turned our trip around for us!!

Stayed at the thunderbird inn twice. I actually love this spot. It's easily accessible, well priced, the beds are comfy, the service is wonderful and the morning coffee is great! The cleaning crew is awesome and thorough. But some of the rooms need a bit of maintenance and love!!! I want to keep staying here and hope some improvements are made!

Cute and comfortable. I loved the retro look and vibe. Of courses the moon pie on the pillow was a cute touch. Great location to walk around Savannah and affordable

For anyone writing a bad review, remember - you get what you pay for. This is a very affordable place so don't expect 5 star quality. Don't get me wrong, it isn't bad or anything but it is not an upscale place. The hotel is easy to find and get in and out of and you can walk to pretty much anywhere easily. The service was good and the vibe super fun and old school. They have drinks and snacks for you all the time in the lobby room. The rooms are pretty basic but clean and comfortable.

Great location for our first visit to Savannah! Funky, friendly and fully functional. Comfortable bed, quiet air conditioning and refrigerator big deals to me. We'll be back

Best hotel experience EVER in my 55 years on this earth. Clean, cool rooms with amazingly delicious donuts in the morning. Highly recommend

Clean room, excellent service, 100% would stay here every time. Definitely worth the hype

Very cute, clean, and they do so many small things to really make your stay amazing. Very pet friendly and they even give your pup a treat at check in.

I stayed here sept of 2020, and i could not have enjoyed my stay even more. The check in process was smooth and quick. the lobby is so nice too! free popcorn and sweet tea while you wait or hang out in the lobby. the room is decked to the 9's in americana affair. its a nice size room also. the king bed i had was very comfy. there were free RC cola & moon pies waiting for me when i checked in. the fridge is small, but works well. AC was strong. TV & wifi worked great. small table and chairs to sit at. also, there was plenty of space and area to hang my items. stand up shower. only complaint - the toilet overflowed. i didnt even bother calling maintaince because i had a tight schedule. i hope they got that fixed ...oops. there is a parking lot, but i think they charged for parking? if my memory serves me correctly, i ended up parking on the side of the building for free. i came during the week, so i lucked out, so you might need to pay for parking if youre not a cheap ass like me. in regards to stores and bars and stuff, its a decent 10 min walk into town but the walk in beautiful. there are some stores near by, in fact i think within 5 min walk or less you can find stuff. im just very pariculular about what i like to eat and drink so it was a nice 10 min walk for me. i always felt safe and at ease at this hotel. side bar, walk outside and take a pic on the side of the building - they have amazing artwork for instagram or selfies. ps they blast oldies music during the day time onthe speakers outside of the parking lot and the decks. so if you sleep late you might hear it. i personally didnt but it might bother you.

Evety staff member on site is kind and courteous. The rooms are extremely clean and affordable. Cute, retro motel close to downtown Savannah (within walking distance). Highly recommend.

I admit I'm a sucker and nostalgic for vintage America. The hotel inside and out emits classic Americana vibes back to the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The retro furniture and decor in the lobby and rooms further take you back in time. ROOM: Clean, spacious, and equipped with complimentary RC colas and moonpies. Comfy bed, nice toiletries, mini fridge, and a giant LCD TV. LOCATION: Not quite walking distance and not quite taxi/uber distance to downtown and historic Savannah. Though you might as well walk, since parking can be complicated. Or an Uber ride will cost you $5-10. SERVICE: Staff was all friendly. Complimentary Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee, and juice are available every morning. 4.5 Stars though due to cost. Savannah's hotel costs are pretty high overall, its a popular tourist city. 3 nights with parking cost me an even $500, or you could say $167/night...a bit pricey, but I'd stay here again.

Curtains would have been nice. Handheld shower nossle would have been nice too. Rather noisy since it's right on the street. Is close to alot of restaurants and bars.

Let me first say that I was born in this city . I am accutely aware of the danger that the location of this Inn presents all of it's customers. Not only that but even all the other businesses in this congested area. It is true on any given day a man,woman or child may be accosted at any location in any part of the city. But I will say that in this area of Savannah Georgia you are putting yourself and your family at a greater risk.. this is good advice, saving a few extra dollars is not worth putting yourself or your family in a dangerous situation.

My wife and I stayed 4 nights here and fell in love with the place. The kitsch factor is over the top with the neon sign, retro furniture, free moon pies and RC cola, and free popcorn and coffee, juice and donuts in the morning. The price is amazing for the location, anything else in the neighborhood will be double the price and more. The SCAD art museum is one block away and tons of food, drink and attractions are within 4 blocks. The beds are comfy and the place is kept clean, all the staff were amazingly helpful. As mentioned by others, if you are a light sleeper, be prepared with noise blocking devices because it is on a major thoroughfare.

My senior Pastor had made reservations to this Inn and when he arrived he asked for a parking spot because it was on a weekend and it was busy but the Inn asked him if he reserved a parking spot but it was no where in the reservation to reserve a parking spot. Normally if you have a hotel room you should have a parking spot but the Inn had reserved all of their parking spots to outside folks and didn't save spots for their hotel customers. Which is ridiculous. Make sure if you stay here you call them to save you and reserve a parking spot or you are straight out of luck, or park in the street or in a parking garage in a bad area a block away. This inn should take their customers safety in consideration.

Best customer service ever! They advertise being the coolest hippest place to stay and that is accurate. From the moon pies and RC Colas in the room to the popcorn and donuts in the lobby, everything about this place is fun and kitschy. Rooms are super clean. I received numerous texts with wifi password, ice ma Hine location, and just checking in to make sure I was happy. Front desk staff actually look like they enjoy their job and are super friendly.

Great for a short stay. The colour scheme and sign are MEMORABLE and beautifully done. Staff very friendly; desk and cleaning staff on exit.

Though an older motel that has been refurbished it has been done very well! You can tell quality in bathroom remodels and the grout lines were even perfect; small bathroom but had the essentials- no tub but nice shower stall. King size bed was comfortable and had moon pies on it waiting for us (2 RC colas on dresser too) so you can guess the theme... retro 50's-60's! Even had music piped in on the outside of rooms. Breakfast was all kinds of donuts with good coffee, juices if you wanted it (I passed way to much sugar for my taste) but for price and location a nice place for a couple days!

Cute and quaint hotel. They use "retro" to describe minimalist. Staff was nice. The OJ and apple juice was watered down. Did smell a bit moldy. Close to SCAD dorms. The parking is $15 I feel like I paid for the room at least give us parking. Anyway would stay again if we took 1 car.

Literally drove past the Thunderbird Inn and wanted to stop and take photos outside their mural on the side of their building. I was visiting Savannah for the first time, so I loved it! Great location for people to take really cool photos

This place was super cute. Clean room, easy booking online & check in. The beds were super comfy, AC was perfectly cold. Its 20 min walking distance from city market area. Totally worth the stop.

We stayed here in our recent weekend trip to Savannah. My husband was so excited about the retro theme, but we weren't super thrilled with our stay. Some of the things were phenomenal, but overall our stay was "meh". The good: The front desk staff were friendly and professional! Their hotel is very pet friendly (I did not have a pet with me, but do have a pet and was very impressed with how pet friendly they were). They were cheaper than the other hotels in the area, and were within walking distance of everything we wanted to see. The bad: Our bathroom had a fan that stayed on 100% of the time. We had no option to turn it off, which was rather annoying at night. Our bathroom light was an automatic sensory type light, so when someone went into the bathroom in the middle of the night, everyone in the room was rudely awakened. (It would turn on before you could even close the door). Our shower had absolutely no water pressure and had water coming out of only 7 holes which made rinsing very difficult. The walls were super thin, we could hear the baby next door crying at night. You have to pay for parking. They also play music outside throughout the day, which was lovely, but one night it wasn't turned off and it was bothersome when trying to sleep. I also do not think they should be categorized as a hotel that serves breakfast. I mean, technically they do because they serve donuts, coffee and juice, but that was not breakfast! We wanted a hotel that served actual breakfast so we could eat shortly after waking up (due to a medical condition) but found ourselves having to wait for breakfast at a restaurant each morning. I recognize that this could have easily been eliminated had we done more thorough research and found out ahead of time that they only served donuts.

This place is beyond adorable and hits the retro vibe perfectly! I felt as if I had pulled into a time warp of grease or happy days as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. I appreciate that they have a nice sized parking lot right on premise so no late night walking from the car and the parking pass is a decent price. The service was friendly fast and efficient I had a great stay.

The Thunderbird Inn is a classic vintage Americana motel that takes you back to the "good 'ole days". Right off Oglethorpe and MLK....very walkable and close to many attractions including the city market. If you want to ride bikes....they rent them here. Bring your bike.....they have bike racks. Want to bring fido....they are fog friendly even providing a area for the dogs to play. They also will equip you with all the dog friendly places and events to help keep your pet happy. Rooms are nice sized and equipped with fridge, coffee pot, moon pies, rc colas, and they supply you with all the shampoo/soap/lotion.....winning! The office is supplied with FREE Krispy Kream doughnuts, coffee, lemonade, water, fresh popcorn, and a variety of beer and sodas for sell. It's very tourist friendly. I am in Savannah a lot, and had reservations here last year, however they were flooded from the hurricane and we couldn't stay due to renovations. But this year when calling to make reservations, they pulled it up in computer and gave us a discount for not being able to stay there last time. I mean....what a great way to say thanks for giving them another try! Thanks for a great weekend Thunderbird....I will always suggest people to stay here!

You ever search for a hotel on booking.com, and when you see all the high prices listed say "Wow!!!", but then buried in this list of costly hotels, you find a well-reviewed hotel that is significantly cheaper than the rest? You wonder, is it too good to be true? Then you notice in the fine print (or upon check-in) that it has a shared bathroom, has only one twin bed, or is a youth hostel. Well, our lodgings in Savannah were the exact opposite, a reasonably priced flower in the middle of an overpriced dessert. * Thunderbird Inn: This place was 50% cheaper than almost any other hotel in the Savannah historic district, but yet gets a very respectable 8.6 on booking.com. I used the third protocol in The After Action Report: The Lodging Protocol to book this place. First, I made a fully cancellable reservation at the Best Western Savannah Historic District for $134/night (tax incl). Later, when 15 miles out from Savannah inbound, I checked booking.com and noticed the Thunderbird Inn at $104/night, I immediately booked it and then canceled the Best Western. Viola! The Thunderbird Inn is a 1950s style two-story motel, with bright pastel colors, piped in 50s music, and a free Krispy Kreme donut each morning, that is located on the western edge of the Historic District. Its spacious rooms are super clean (with modest, but super clean bathrooms). It's across the street from the Savannah Bus Station, which fortunately deters some from booking it (winning!). Each room comes with two cans of RC Cola which were used to make Thunderbird Cuba Libras. I had one very minor issue with my stay, which I only bring up so I could work in a European travel connection. The light switch on the inside of the Thunderbird Inn bathroom was motion-activated, which reminded me of Europe. Every bathroom in Europe has the light switch on the outside of the bathroom. Now think about it. If the light switch is on the outside and you are sleeping with someone, how can you turn on turn on the bathroom light without lighting up the entire bedroom? What happens is you close the bathroom door until your arm is just barely able to fit between the door and the jamb, then you flip the switch on, and attempt to pull your arm into the bathroom at the speed of light. When I mentioned the idea of putting the light switch on the inside of the bathroom to various European hoteliers, they all looked at me like I was loca, verrückt, fou, gek, őrült or lud. www.afteractionreport.info

This is a retro hotel with modern features. Super clean rooms. Cute reception area with 60's decor It is near restraunts and sights of the city The only negative is you hve to pay to park, even though there were sufficient open spaces

We got this room for a very cheap rate thru Groupon. For that price I say it was OK. The staff is great and the rooms are clean overall. The minor issues we had were no drawers, just shelves for clothing, black soot falling out of the A/C on the wall, bathroom ceiling fan going non stop. It's supposed to stop when the room "is dry". The bedroom floor was always kind of damp in April with the AC at 69. But the bed and pillows were very comfortable and everyone was friendly.

no tv, right next to the projects no elevator. dirty gross worst place I have ever stayed

Decent road side hotel. It's retro but aka run down. The hotel room was okay but felt a bit yuck. The other side of the street are homeless people but it was walking distance to downtown Savannah. This hotel was just okay. Nothing special.

The quirky motel is immaculately clean and inviting from the exterior. Upon checking that inviting feeling disappears if you have the unfortunate luck of experiencing the hostility of supervisor Leslie. Her knack of showing her disapproval of dealing with you is made abundantly clear. We love the location and the remainder of the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. We've stayed several times in the past trying not to let one bad apple spoil the entire batch. However not sure we want to pay money to be treated as an inconvenience anymore.

Pros: A fun place to stay. My daughter (14) and I were in Savannah for 2 nights and the Thunderbird is the perfect location within walking distance to the historic district, SCAD as well as the welcome center for two popular tour companies. The parking fee is $15 per night but I didn't mind the charge as you literally don't have to drive your car anywhere. There is music playing for the better part of the day, there is free lemonade and popcorn 24/7 along with complimentary Krispy Kreme donuts of different varieties for a few hours each morning. Cons: This is NOT a quiet motel so if you are a light sleeper you might want to book elsewhere. Even after the music goes off you will hear the traffic and the bus station announcements (station is across the street) as well as other guests walking by who have no regard for how loud they are being. This is also a pet friendly motel so be prepared for barking. Our last night, the dog next door literally barked, cried and scratched for HOURS after it's owner left him behind for the night. I was exhausted traveling to my next destination. Also, the heating/AC unit in the room was filthy...when we turned it on dirt and dust actually flew out. I probably wouldn't have noticed but I woke up the first morning of our stay with a major sinus headache and the noticed how gross it was. All in all....id stay again definitely (but I'd clean the heating/ac unit myself).

I've been staying here for years now. They had a problem with my check in once , I couldn't check in till 5pm. It's think that was an anomaly. For the price and consistency it's a 5 star! Cool place!

Stayed here twice so far. Great place to stay! The bed is so comfortable that we always wake up behind schedule. Donuts for breakfast!!! This place is dog friendly and they do a great job at that. We love little retro boutiques like this!! Right next to downtown and right next to the highway. Definitely our go to place to stay for the halfway point of our trip back and forth.

this place is cute as heck, and decently clean for the state it's in. The retro theme is consistent, but the rooms could use a little more theming. Front desk staff was kind and the donuts the provided for breakfast were some of the best donuts I've ever had. Said they were from bakers pride. Loved it, we had a good stay.

We recently stayed at The Thunderbird Inn for the weekend. This was my third stay at this particular Savannah motel (2005, 2006, 2009). The 2005 and 2006 stays were terrific. Everything was brand-new, clean, fresh, modern, and exciting. This most recent visit (in 2009) was a bit disappointing. Thus, my lower rating. When the old motel was converted and revamped, it was fantastic. This time around, it felt a bit...dirty. The sheets and towels were scratchy. The silky bedspread was gone. The sink towel bar was missing. The tub needed a good scrubbing (it had visible stains). The bathroom floor was dirty and covered in hairs (I won't say what kind). We made the best of it, though, because I got a better rate at The Thunderbird Inn than I would have staying right downtown in the Historic District (about 1/3 the price). We didn't say anything to the manager or housekeepers about the state of the room because, well, you shouldn't have to. Cleanliness should be a given. It was obvious the bathtub and bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Or months for that matter, depending on how many guests had stayed in it. On the day of our checkout, we decided to grab a drink of orange juice from the continental breakfast bar that the motel offers guests every morning. We drank the glasses of OJ on our walk to Sunday brunch elsewhere. The OJ was warm, but we wanted to get some vitamin C in us. BIG mistake. HUGE. Why? The OJ obviously had not been recently filled and was on its way toward being chilled. It had been sitting out for quite some time...spoiling. Yes, both my partner and I were very ill for the rest of the day and the drive home. And, yes, we're quite sure it was the OJ (I won't go into details). At any rate, The Thunderbird Inn isn't what it was just a few years ago. They need to get their act together again before I'd consider another stay. The cheaper rates are becoming more and more aligned with what you get.