Whitaker Huntingdon Inn

The Whitaker Inn is a charming 18^th century home. Our stay there was both comfortable and pleasant. The owners were wonderfully nice people. And the inn is just a short walk (or bike cabbie ride!!!) from downtown. It has a beautiful view of the park and our privacy was respected which is something we are big on. It’s not like a four star resort but it was a pleasant change from the normal hustle and bustle of hotels. It was homey and we prefer it over a typical hotel.

My husband and I stayed here in October 2007 while we were getting married. We, along with 2 friends, shared the upstairs level. The rooms were fantastically cozy and the clawfoot bathtub was a dream. Debbie and Bill were the perfect hosts, ensuring we had every need (and breakfast) accommodated. We had a fantastic time and plan to return!

When planning my first trip to Savannah recently, I decided a B&B was definitely the way to go. After all, the idea of staying in one of Savannah’s many beautiful, architecturally significant buildings was very appealing. The only problem was that most B&B’s looked like museums and were very expensive.
Luckily, my traveling companion happened upon the Whitaker — Huntingdon Inn’s web site. After taking a look, we both decided it sounded perfect — cozy, comfortable and very affordable.
Located on Forsyth Park in Savannah’s historic district, the Whitaker– Huntingdon is a charming, comfortable inn run by Debbie and Bill Saxman, the owners of the property. The main house is currently under restoration but is breathtaking nonetheless, with generously-​sized rooms, soaring ceilings and beautiful period detail. It’s so beautiful as is that I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s finished.
We stayed in the Taylor-​Dunne Suite, which is located at the back of the property on the site of the former carriage house. It is decorated with period reproductions and has a very comfortable feel. To call this space a suite, though, is a bit of an understatement. It’s really a spacious 2-​bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, complete with living room, a fully-​equipped eat-​in kitchen, and a small private patio. There is also a washer/​dryer in the unit.
Debbie and Bill were wonderful hosts, bringing baked goods and fresh fruit to the suite daily. They also stocked the kitchen with cereal, milk, juice, yogurt, and coffee. They even left a freshly-​baked pound cake for us the day before we left. (I promptly stowed it away in my suitcase and am enjoying it here at home.) Debbie also took the time to give us numerous sightseeing and restaurant recommendations.
One feature of the property that we unfortunately didn’t get to experience was the side porch of the main house. Debbie encouraged us to use it for lounging and enjoying a glass of wine. Alas, time did not permit us to do so.
At $ 180 a night, this is one of the best travel bargains I’ve come across. I highly recommend the Whitaker-​Huntingdon for anyone who wants an authentic Savannah experience.
They don’t call it the Hostess City for nothing.