Dinogo’s Top 10 City Hotels in Georgia as Chosen by Readers for 2024

Savannah is infused with Southern charm, evident in its 22 picturesque public squares, captivating ghost stories, and cultural references from “Forrest Gump” to the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. This nearly 300-year-old city continually evolves, drawing new meaning from film locations like “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” and “The Last Song,” while also fostering vibrant riverside communities such as the Eastern Wharf and Plant Riverside District. One thing is certain: Savannah never loses its allure.

Similarly, Georgia's capital, Atlanta, is a constant topic of interest for travelers. With Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) holding the title of the world’s busiest airport, as per the Airports Council International (ACI), the city is expanding in other dimensions as well. The Town at Trilith, located near Trilith Studios — the filming site for numerous Marvel movies — is emerging as a mixed-use destination for creatives. Additionally, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is marking its 10th anniversary with a significant 24,000-square-foot expansion.

Understanding the Voting Process

Each year, for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L invites readers to share their travel experiences from around the globe, providing insights on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In 2024, over 186,000 T+L readers participated in the survey, casting more than 700,000 votes across 8,700+ properties, including hotels, cities, cruise lines, and beyond.

Hotels were categorized as resort hotels, city hotels, inns, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities, and were evaluated according to the following criteria:

Room quality and facilities
Location
Service
Dining options
Value for money

Respondents rated each feature as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores represent the average of these ratings.

What Readers Appreciated About Savannah

In Savannah, it’s all about the river experience. Most of this year’s top winners are located along the Savannah River waterfront, starting from the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District (No. 3), set in a refurbished power plant from 1912, to the eastern end’s The Kimpton Brice (No. 5), which is just a half-mile from the Eastern Wharf. Readers praised the staff as “kind and considerate” and described the rooms as “wonderful.” The only exception to the waterfront trend is the No. 1 choice, Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah, located right in the heart of the historic district, ensuring that all of Georgia’s selections are delightful and centrally positioned.

Savannah's Top Choice

Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah

A lounge area at the Perry Lane Hotel in Savannah

Image courtesy of Perry Lane Hotel

For the second year in a row, the top honor in Savannah goes to the Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel. This elegant hotel features 167 rooms, including 12 suites, and is renowned for its “excellent” service and “amazing staff.” Conveniently located between Chippewa Square and Colonial Park Cemetery, one guest noted that it offers a “fantastic location for exploring the historic district.” Opening in 2018 as the city’s first Luxury Collection hotel, it quickly became a T+L It List honoree, recognized as one of the best new hotels. Describing itself as an “old soul with a modern perspective,” one T+L reader exclaimed, “I wouldn’t choose anywhere else to stay.” Another remarked, “By far, my favorite hotel in Savannah!”

Complete List of Savannah Hotels

1. Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Savannah

Reader Rating: 91.14

2. The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Reader Rating: 90.09

3. JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Reader Rating: 88.35

4. The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Autograph Collection

Reader Rating: 86.69

5. The Kimpton Brice Hotel

Reader Rating: 83.60

What Readers Adored About Atlanta

This year, Atlanta readers favored two particular neighborhoods in their selections. Midtown Atlanta featured both Bellyard, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (No. 1) and Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta (No. 5), with one guest describing the latter as “a great night’s sleep at a fantastic hotel.” In Buckhead, renowned luxury brands dominated the rankings with The St. Regis Atlanta (No. 2), InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta (No. 3), and The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead (No. 4) all securing their places.

Atlanta’s Top Hotel

Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

A guest room at the Perry Lane Hotel in Savannah

Image courtesy of Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Since opening in May 2021, the 161-room Bellyard Hotel has set a new benchmark for hotels in Atlanta. One reader remarked, “The General Manager and staff were friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant was superb,” adding that the “overall vibe was lively and enjoyable.” Another guest described the boutique hotel as “peaceful yet perfectly located,” while yet another praised it as “incredibly luxurious and a great place to socialize.” Ultimately, one guest summed it up perfectly: “Definitely the coolest hotel in Atlanta.”