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Excellent boutique hotel. Good for sightseeing and located near shopping areas. Awesome vibe. Great pool. Great room.
In the Fall of 2022 the historic 126-room property began a multimillion-dollar phased transformation and expansion project, offering a new urban resort completed February 2024. The Mansion on Forsyth Park was reimagined as The Bardo, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The Bardo has 149 guestrooms and a range of food and beverage concepts, including a main restaurant, club bar and lounge, pool restaurant and bar, lobby bar, multiple event spaces, spa and retail options.
More than a hotel, Bardo is equal parts urban resort and neighborhood clubhouse. A collection of ephemeral moments, chance encounters, and stirring experiences from morning to night. Moments of exceptional rarity tucked into a historic and beloved Savannah icon.
Originally built in 1888 as a private residence for the Lewis Kayton family and converted to a hotel in 2005, the new Mansion on Forsyth Park, The Bardo, will offer a range of amenities and programming. Guests will have access to special events, bespoke local shopping experiences, holistic wellness programming and signature retail offerings. The Bardo will offer holistic wellness programming elevated with luxurious and restorative experiences tailored to each guest. Guests will have the option to relax poolside or indulge at the spa, as well as explore a number of hidden hideaways that will be found throughout the grounds.
Ideally located next to the famous Forsyth Park, providing easy access to the park's iconic fountain, lush Spanish moss and wide-ranging green space. From the moment you enter the onyx marble appointed lobby, you will experience the essence of Southern luxury. From celebrated cuisine, to spa pampering and world-class service, every detail is polished to perfection.
During their stay, guests can relax in our Poseidon Spa, enjoy a dip in our pool or savor Southern cuisine at our historic restaurant, 700 Drayton. Additionally, the 700 Drayton Cooking School offers group and private cooking lessons for all skill levels. After finding inspiration from the hundreds of original works of art throughout the hotel, guests can purchase the perfect memento to remember their trip from our Grand Bohemian Art Gallery.
Inside each of the Mansion on Forsyth Park's 126 lavish guest rooms and suites, you will find the classical refinement of a historic mansion, as well as conveniences for the 21st century traveler. Accommodations feature sumptuous bedding, flat screen televisions, and magnificent furnishings. From wireless Internet access, to concierge service, our upscale accommodations are perfect for business or pleasure.
During their stay, guests can relax in our Poseidon Spa, enjoy a dip in our pool or savor Southern cuisine at our historic restaurant, 700 Drayton. Additionally, the 700 Drayton Cooking School offers group and private cooking lessons for all skill levels. After finding inspiration from the hundreds of original works of art throughout the hotel, guests can purchase the perfect memento to remember their trip.