As mentioned in yesterday’s blog post, my boyfriend Ed and I visited Savannah, Georgia for the first time together a few weeks ago. It’s somewhere both of us have desperately wanted to visit. We knew as we were planning our weekend getaway that we wanted to stay somewhere unique to Savannah. After talking to the owner of The Ballastone Inn, Jennifer Salandi, we knew we’d found it.
The Ballastone Inn is located in the Historic District of Savannah and has been a prominent mansion since the mid 19th century. You can really feel the rich history of the building as you walk up the staircase and enter the double doors into the elegantly adorned foyer. The Ballastone has been many things – A townhouse, a boarding house, and apartments. Now, it is one of the most awarded and loved southern bed and breakfasts by magazines, websites, and even Good Morning America!
I wish I could convey exactly how beautiful The Ballastone is. Everything about it – the antebellum-inspired furnishings, the kind and knowledgable staff, even the way the floors creak as you walk across the foyer and up the staircase to your suite all embody the many years The Ballastone has stood as a distinguished part of this southern city. It’s something you have to see and experience for yourself!
Every night, we wrote down what we wanted from an assortment of options on the breakfast menu and what time we wanted it. In the morning, we walked across the foyer to the tea room where breakfast is served. Paired with coffee and tea served in the most beautiful china, it was the perfect way to prepare for a full day of exploring the city!
My favorite part about The Ballastone Inn is the garden. With the lights strung around the trees and the gorgeous chandelier hanging from the branches above, it makes for the perfect spot to sip coffee in the morning and cocktails at night!
We stayed in the Victoria Suite which was beautiful and unbelievably cozy all at once. If you ever want to feel like a REAL princess, spend a weekend in this room. I almost made Ed fan me with a giant leaf and feed me grapes by the end of the weekend. In all seriousness, staying in this room was a truly special experience. The most memorable part was sitting in those chairs during the afternoon and chatting with the staff, many long-time locals of the city. It was the perfect opportunity to ask for restaurant, drink, and shopping recommendations!
The Ballastone Inn was the perfect way to spend the weekend. I say that because it’s more than a bed and breakfast, it’s an actual experience. The rooms, the staff, and the southern hospitality make it a truly special hotel. If you asked me what to do as a first time visitor in Savannah, Georgia, I’ll tell you to spend a weekend at The Ballastone Inn!
xo Jenna
