The Main House Rooms of 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.”

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

Main House Rooms:

“The Main House,” or original home structure was built in two stages. The original structure was built in 1847, with the front parlor, and two additional rooms added around 1870. Today, the three floors of Eliza Thompson House's "Main House" contain some of the most exquisite rooms in Savannah. Each room is unique, but here you'll find four-poster rice beds, in Queen Size and King Size, 12' ceilings, antique sofas, armoires, dressing tables, ornate fireplaces, bay windows, hardwood floors and oriental rugs.

Deluxe Rooms in the Main House:

* The R. Bruce Room (Deluxe Queen)

The R. Bruce RoomOne queen, four poster rice bed, a stunning 12' draped ceiling, antique sofa, dressing table, flat screened television with DVD player, ornate fireplace, hardwood floors and oriental rug. This room is located on the 3rd floor of the "Main House." It's one of the Inn's finest and most romantic rooms and is the perfect choice for a special weekend for two.

* The J. Stephen Room (Deluxe Queen)

The J. Stephen RoomThis room features an antique queen canopy rice bed, 12' ceiling, ceiling fan and a small brick ornate fireplace. Located on the 3rd Floor of the Eliza Thompson House's "Main House," The J. Stephen Room has two windows overlooking historic Jones Street and its moss-draped trees. A bay window on the opposite wall overlooks the garden courtyard. Returning guests often request this room for their next stay.

* The Lindsey Room - (Deluxe King)

The Lindsey RoomThis room features one king, four poster rice bed, a 12' ceiling, antique dresser and armoire, hardwoods floors, oriental rug and a flat-screened television with DVD player. Leather wingback chairs, ornate fireplace and warm colors give this room a rich masculine feeling.

Queen Rooms in the Main House:

* The Johnston Room (3rd Floor) and The Carter Room (Parlor Level)

The Johnston RoomBoth rooms feature one queen rice bed, 12' ceilings and a ceiling fan. Appointed with an antique armoire and large ceiling-to-floor windows that overlook a garden courtyard.

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The Carter Room

Queen Rooms in the Main House, Lower Level:

* The Savannah Room and The Oglethorpe Room

The Oglethorpe RoomQuaint, romantic and very reasonably priced. These rooms feature one queen bed, antique furnishings, non-working brick fireplaces and hardwood floors. Both rooms are located on the ground floor.

The Oglethorpe Room, located on the inn's lower level, was originally the kitchen in Eliza Thompson's home. The large fireplace remains today and is a unique feature of this room.

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Rooms with Two Queen Beds in the Main House:

The Telfair Room* Featuring two queen beds, hardwood floors, 12 foot ceilings and an antique furnishings and accessories. These rooms are slightly larger than our single rooms, and are perfect for a friends' or family getaway.

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The Telfair Room - Located Jones Street Level

The A. Turner Room - Located on Main House-Parlor level

The St. Julian Room - Located Main House-Parlor Level

* The Chatham Room

The Chatham RoomFeatures two queen beds and hardwood floors.

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Chatham Room Window View

Room with One Double Bed in the Main House:

* The Lee Room

The Lee RoomThe Lee Room has one double bed, a small, non-working fireplace, a flat screen television with DVD player and two chairs. Unique features include a 12-foot ceiling, plantation shutters and a bay window overlooking the beautiful oak trees on Jones Street. A charming exposed brick wall separates the bedroom and bath. This room is not as large as others, but is one of the most welcoming and comforting rooms in the house. It was used as a child's nursery in the 1850s.

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