Thompson Savannah

It’s fair to say the Thompson Savannah is something of a hospitality milestone for this scenic and historic city — at this point in the 21st century, a luxury boutique hotel brand whose strongest ties are to New York City doesn’t look at all out of place in the revitalized Eastern Wharf neighborhood of Savannah, Georgia. With nearly 200 rooms and suites it’s a fairly big deal, and its interiors expertly blend modernist urban loft aesthetics — mid-century modern design is something of a Thompson signature — with locally sourced artworks and warm, Southern atmosphere.

In a hotel like this the social spaces are every bit as important as the accommodations, and the Thompson is supplied with its fair share; the pool deck features in-water loungers and a full-service bar, while the Lobby Lounge is a versatile meeting place, and Bar Julian, the rooftop bar, has a panoramic view of the city and the river and a Mediterranean menu to accompany its hand-crafted cocktails. Most central to the Thompson’s appeal, however, is Fleeting, a restaurant whose name refers both to the river and to the ever-changing seasonality of its locally sourced, regionally influenced cuisine.