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Olde Harbour Inn’s history goes back to 1812. At that time, the building site was occupied by wharf warehouses and storage buildings, with the primary owners being Johnson & Jones Families. There were several City Council debates regarding this and the use of the docks and wharfs, and sometime between 1888 and 1889 these original buildings were removed. December 1889 new construction had begun at the site and in March 1890, the newspaper reported: "...has just finished... a 3 story brick building on East Bay Street (between River Street and The Green) at a cost of $2,500." Just two years later the building was destroyed along with other warehouse in the district. No one was killed but the cause was never discovered. As a result of the many fires Savannah had experienced, city leaders had passed an ordinance that new buildings along the bluff must be made of stone or brick. When the Oil Company rebuilt, they constructed the building with more than 730,000 bricks - making the building flame resistant at last. Brick used for the building was made from a new process designed by "Liberty Brick Company" of Savannah. It was noted as a great step forward in construction standards.
When Standard Oil left the building in 1907, it sat vacant more than 20 years. In 1985, the building underwent a complete renovation. It was re-opened as the Olde Harbour Inn in 1987. In December 1991, HLC Hotels, Inc, a Savannah-owned and operated hotel management company, purchased The Olde Harbour Inn, the first property in its collection of upscale historic Savannah inns
Olde Harbour Inn is home to “Hank,” the most-often encountered ghost among the six inns in the Bed and Breakfasts of Savannah group. Guests have reported smelling cigar smoke when no smokers were present, experiencing things moving around, coins dropping on the floor and more.
Although there is no evidence that anyone perished in any of the fires of the building’s early years, legend has it that “Hank” is the spirit of a worker who died in one of the blazes. Since there was no name to associate with the worker in these tales, the Inn's employees decided to call their ghostly prankster "Hank."
The Suites at Olde Harbour Inn are some of the most spacious accommodations in the River Street area. Here you’ll find all of the comforts of home, along with superior service and extra amenities to make your Savannah getaway a carefree, relaxing time. Let our concierge attend to all of your needs to ensure a memorable and successful travel experience. From dinner reservations to tickets and tours, we can assist you in creating your own unique itinerary for exploring Savannah |
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Each room has an kitchen with microwave, coffee maker & fridge. Complimentary items: continental breakfast, high-speed wireless internet, newspapers, turn down service, evening ice-cream treats, wine and cheese reception each afternoon in the parlor |
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Antique Shopping, Touring historic Savannah, museum houses, fine dining, art events, St. Patrick's Day celebration |
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