
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Best for easy access to Savannah’s River Street, walking the Historic District, and large in-house meeting or wedding events.
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Hyatt Regency Savannah is a large riverfront hotel on Bay Street offering direct access to River Street and the Historic District—good for travelers who want walkable downtown sightseeing, river views, and event space. Montage Palmetto Bluff is a five-star Lowcountry resort in Bluffton with expansive grounds, cottages and residences, and resort recreation—read this if you want a luxury retreat outside the city with on-site golf, boating and a full spa.
Updated · about 25 km (16 miles) apart

Best for easy access to Savannah’s River Street, walking the Historic District, and large in-house meeting or wedding events.

Best for a stand-alone luxury retreat with multiple pools, full-service spa, cottages or multi-bedroom residences, and outdoor recreation on large grounds.
When Hyatt Regency Savannah wins: pick Hyatt if your priority is downtown Savannah access—River Street, nearby restaurants and tours—and a large hotel with extensive event space and a heated indoor pool that works year-round.
When Montage Palmetto Bluff wins: choose Montage for a slower, resort-style Lowcountry experience away from the city, with multiple dining venues, on-site golf and boating options, a full-service spa, and a wide range of cottage and residence layouts for families or longer stays.
Bottom line: Hyatt is a practical, walkable base for exploring Savannah and hosting large events; Montage is a higher-end resort property for guests who prefer expansive grounds, resort amenities and a quieter Lowcountry setting.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Savannah | Montage Palmetto Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban riverfront hotel focused on downtown access and events | Luxury Lowcountry resort on large grounds with cottages and residences |
| Location | 2 W Bay St — directly on River Street in Savannah’s Historic District | 477 Mount Pelia Road — in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC (resort setting) |
| Size (rooms) | 351 guest rooms, including 30 suites | 198 rooms (resort inventory includes cottages and multi-bedroom residences) |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; must be 21+ to reserve a room | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools & water | Heated indoor pool with skyline views | Two outdoor pools plus marina/boating on site (May River activities) |
| Restaurants & bars | Moss + Oak Savannah Eatery (Southern/American) and Moss + Oak Bar | Five restaurants (including River House Lounge) and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour StayFit fitness center; no named full-service spa confirmed on-site | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials |
| Known for | Direct River Street access, historic-walkability, extensive event/wedding space | Lowcountry setting, cottages and signature residences, golf and boating |
| Event & meeting space | Over ~33,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space (multiple ballrooms) | Conference center with ~5,500 sq ft of meeting space |
| Airport access | About 10 miles / ~19 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head Int'l (SAV) | Preferred airport: Savannah/Hilton Head Int'l (SAV); property-listed distance to SAV ~41.3 km |
Hyatt Regency Savannah sits directly on the Savannah River and provides immediate access to River Street and the Historic District.
Choose Hyatt for walkable downtown sightseeing and quick access to River Street.
Montage Palmetto Bluff is set on large Lowcountry grounds in Bluffton, offering a resort experience rather than a downtown base.
Choose Montage if you want a secluded resort setting with river access and resort transportation options.
Hyatt Regency Savannah offers traditional hotel rooms and suites with river or city views.
Pick Hyatt for conventional hotel rooms with easy downtown access and river views.
Montage’s inventory mixes Inn rooms, guest houses, cottages and multi-bedroom residences.
Choose Montage for more space and residence-style lodging when you want cottage or multi-bedroom layouts.
Hyatt Regency Savannah centers its F&B around Moss + Oak Savannah Eatery and Moss + Oak Bar for Southern-inspired meals and cocktails.
Hyatt is convenient for quick access to one well-located restaurant and riverfront bar in downtown Savannah.
Montage Palmetto Bluff has multiple dining outlets and 24-hour room service across its resort footprint.
Montage offers broader on-site dining variety without leaving the resort.
Hyatt has a single heated indoor pool that can be used year-round with views toward the skyline.
Hyatt’s indoor pool is practical for urban stays and out-of-season visits.
Montage provides multiple outdoor pools plus on-site boating and marina access on the May River.
Montage is geared to outdoor water-based recreation and poolside resort time.
Hyatt emphasizes fitness and downtown nightlife just outside its doors.
Hyatt suits guests who want to walk into Savannah’s evening scene and keep up their fitness routine.
Montage focuses on a full-service spa and resort programming for daytime and evening leisure.
Montage is for travelers who want spa treatments and planned resort activities rather than city nightlife.

Hyatt Regency Savannah — step out onto River Street and explore the Historic District on foot.

Montage Palmetto Bluff — multiple pools, a full-service spa and on-site boating/golf options.

Hyatt Regency Savannah — more than 33,000 sq ft of event space and multiple large ballrooms.

Montage Palmetto Bluff — cottages, guest houses and signature multi-bedroom residences for longer or group stays.
Hyatt Regency Savannah — it’s on River Street and in the Historic District, so you’ll be within easy walking distance of main attractions.
Montage Palmetto Bluff — it has a full-service spa, multiple pools and resort programming away from downtown traffic and crowds.
Both properties are reachable from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport; Montage offers airport transfers for a surcharge (arrange 72 hours in advance), while Hyatt is about a 20-minute drive from SAV and served by local taxis or rideshares.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; Hyatt requires a registered guest who is 21 or older at check-in.
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