Garden Courtyard Rooms at The Eliza Thompson House

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.”

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Garden Courtyard Rooms

A bit of New Orleans style awaits guests who stay in the exquisite Garden Courtyard Rooms at The Eliza Thompson House. Wrought iron balconies lead to guest rooms on three floors, each with a view of the Inn’s spectacular secret garden. This private, walled garden is one of the Inn’s most enchanting features. Made almost entirely of old Savannah Gray Bricks, the courtyard is historically significant and features a fountain, koi pond and bronze sculptures.

Boxwoods and colorful seasonal plants provide a traditional, yet casual and beckoning environment. Every evening, guests return after a day touring Savannah to find one of the most beautiful places in the city…right outside their door.

The Eliza Thompson House, along with its sister properties (Bed and Breakfasts of Savannah) are annual sponsors of the city’s Tour of Homes and Gardens.

Each Garden Courtyard Room is uniquely styled, but all feature either a queen or king size bed. French doors open onto our signature courtyard with flowing fountain and koi pond.

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Garden Courtyard Rooms with a Queen Size Bed

Featuring one queen bed. These rooms include The Lafayette, The Orleans, The Eliza, The Joseph, The Charlton, The Douglas, The Monterey and The Habersham rooms. Each has a perfect view of the Garden Courtyard just steps away.

Garden Courtyard Rooms with a King Size Bed

Featuring one king bed. These rooms include The Liberty, The Gwinnett, The Wesley, The Lincoln and The Gordon. The Wesley is a particular favorite of the Eliza Thompson House staff and is located on the ground floor near the koi pond and fountain.

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