Eliza Thompson House

5 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 236-3620 or (800) 348-9378



With its original hardwood doors, moulding and garden restored to perfection, The Eliza Thompson House B&B welcomes guests with elegance and authenticity. Visitors to the inn now have another glimpse of days past, as the mantle and wall behind the parlor fireplace were recently restored.

Recently, a beautiful heart of pine wall and hearth were discovered underneath layers of paint and plaster in the parlor, an area of the house added by Eliza in the 1870s. The heart of pine wall was being stripped of paint and plaster and was refinished to restore historical authenticity and charm to the inn.

“The wood around the fire place is beautiful,” said Susan Powers, innkeeper.  “by restoring the wall and hearth to its original design, we’re completing part of the picture of the actual home where Eliza Thompson lived 161 years ago.”

Linda and David Glickstein, travelers and publishers of The Discerning Traveler, have provided this excellent overview of Savannah. 

Even if you’ve already selected one of our specials or packages, you may want to add some special touches to make your visit to historic Savannah even more memorable. For example, if you’re visiting the Eliza Thompson House for an anniversary, you’ll both enjoy the added ambiance of soft lighting, a gift basket and chilled champagne with keepsake flutes.

History buffs will love the hand-painted replicas of our inn – a charming memento of time well-spent surrounded by Southern charm and hospitality. You can also choose to give your tired feet a rest by seeing Savannah via a trolley tour! It’s a great way to get a unique perspective on this gracefully beautiful city that has so many secrets to share.

Some of these special add-ons will need to be scheduled by our staff, so that we can set it up at your convenience. Please also note that the private carriage tours tend to book up in advance and last minute requests may not be able to be filled and/or the time selection may be very limited.

For any further questions, please feel free to contact us at SAVET@elizathompsonhouse.com or at 1-800-348-9378 at any time.

Special Touches to Your Visit

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Romantic Addition

Rose Petals

You'll return to your room after dinner to find romantic silk rose petals scattered on turned-down, crisp, white linens. Soft lighting is set, and peaceful music plays on the CD player at bedside. The Romantic Addition also includes a bottle of champagne on ice, paired with two keepsake flutes, and a gift basket from Savannah Cinnamon filled with edibles and mementos for the rest of your evening "in."

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$105

Champagne

Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, special occasion or "just because," a bottle of chilled champagne in your room will make the event memorable. If you are staying multiple evenings, please let us know which evening you'd prefer the service. We would be delighted to place the champagne in your room at turndown, or have it in the room before your check-in, so it's awaiting your arrival. Either way, in-room champagne is a delightful and romantic surprise for your celebration at The Eliza Thompson House!

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$40

Trolley Tour of Savannah

This tour of Savannah by Oglethorpe Tours gives you a glimpse of the style and grace for which Savannah is known. This narrated tour allows guests on and off access to fourteen stops throughout downtown and also includes admission into one of Savannah's premier historic homes. A trolley will pick you up at the Eliza Thompson House, and bring you back in time to sip a cool drink in our courtyard before going out to dinner. The perfect addition to a relaxing getaway in Savannah.

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$15

Remember Savannah

Collectors of the popular Sheila Houses will not want to go home without one of the painted wooden replicas of The Eliza Thompson House. These award-winning historic replicas are popular throughout the United States.

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$39.95

A collection of six locally-owned-and-operated inns in Savannah's historic district-all award-winning for capturing Savannah's true essence and offering the ideal balance of comfort and elegance.