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Lavendar Bar on the rooftop. |
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the original SEPCO portecochère that became part of the property’ s fencing.
As for the roof? What could have been a loss turned into the hotel’ s crown jewel. Lavendar Rooftop Kitchen & Bar serves up a seasonal menu with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, a curated wine list and handcrafted cocktails, all set against picturesque views of the Savannah River and the harbor. It’ s become a hotspot popular with locals.( Triplett’ s own daughter had her wedding reception at the venue.)
A NEW CHAPTER Like the relentless cargo ships in Savannah’ s harbor across the
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street, the AC Hotel Savannah Historic District proves modernity can thrive in the old city.
But the past will always have its place, and reflecting its unique partnership with the community, some of the hotel’ s features are meant for the public. Inspired by the‘ Piazzetta’ or diminutive courtyards of Venice— as well as the historic plazas Savannah is known for— Shay found opportunities to create intimate found moments around the property.
One is an impressive new staircase and public elevator connecting Bay Street on the high bluff and River Street 20
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A guestroom bathroom.
feet below it. Replacing a rickety old relic with handsome granite steps and ornamental ironwork, its roots are obvious, without being overbearing— just the way Savannah likes it.
“ This is telling that story in
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a way you recognize where it came from,” said Shay.“ There’ s a saying,‘ Now you know the rest of the story.’ In Savannah, we love the rest of the story, and this building has plenty of them.” |
54 hotelsmag. com November 2025 |