The Savvy

Designed by architecture firm LS3P, the 55-room full-service boutique hotel will have 47 studios and eight suites; a 2,000-square-foot courtyard; and an 800-square-foot meeting room. Adjacent to the hotel will be a seafood restaurant and raw bar. JE Dunn Construction is the general contractor and the project is being co-developed by Garage Cap Hospitality and JPW Development Partners.

One of the more unique features of The Savvy will be an open-air courtyard with elegant water features, a lush garden and an inviting seating area. Cocktails and small plates will be available in the afternoons. Enclosed by exposed red brick left over from one of the property's original structures, the courtyard will have a vintage camper trailer, which will house a distinct grab-and-go dining concept.

The Indigo Road Restaurant Group, which now owns and operates more than 24 concepts throughout the Southeast, will operate the seafood restaurant adjacent and locally accessible to the hotel. A fresh take on a classic fish house, the restaurant plans on sourcing fresh, local seafood — especially for its raw bar — and locally grown produce whenever possible for its dishes. Its sophisticated beverage program will offer refreshing cocktails, vibrant wines and a diverse collection of beers on tap. The restaurant will also offer brunch on the weekends and cater for private events.

Slated to open in 2021, The Savvy, which will be located on East Bay Street, will be within walkable distance to numerous attractions, brew pubs, retail stores, restaurants and artists' studios in the Savannah Historic District and along the city's River Street. It will also be in proximity to Interstate 16, The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

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