Rockbridge has plans to develop a173-room, boutique hotel in Savannah, Georgia.
The property, located in Savannah’s Historic District on River Street, is projected to open in late 2016 and will include a ground floor restaurant and retail, 4,000 square feet of meeting space, a rooftop bar, and onsite parking. Rockbridge plans an all-king concept for the property, with 82 double king rooms, 66 kings, and 25 suites.
“If people plan a trip to Savannah, they want an experience that is linked to Savannah and the local culture,” says Rockbridge president and CEO Jim Merkel. “Our development focus is on creating that end user experience by providing distinctive food experiences, social interactivity, and desirable design. The traveler experience combined with the charismatic function and décor will make this property unmatched in the market.”
The hotel is located on the site of the oldest bottleworks factory in America and will incorporate historic bricks and bottles in the development. In addition, Rockbridge has been working with city leaders to design and construct the first public, ADA-accessible pedestrian stairway and elevator to the river adjacent to the property. Plans include wide safe stairs and an elevator, along with new streetscaping and lighting enhancements.
