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The Douglas
Savannah, Georgia, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
The Douglas is a 22-room adults-only house at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue in Savannah's Historic District, a former 1850s residence that later ran as the Ballastone Inn. Doug Godley reopened it as The Douglas in 2025. Breakfast is cooked to order, the bar reads like a parlor, and guests must be 21. MICHELIN One Key in 2026.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Historic District
- Rooms from 265 sq ft (25 m²)
- Architect: Reggie Gibson Architects & Glenn Keyes Architects
- Interiors: Kirby Caldwell
About The Douglas
- Official site lists 22 rooms; guests must be 21 or older.
- The address is 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue in Savannah's Historic District.
- The building previously operated as the Ballastone Inn before the 2025 reopening.
- Entry-level rooms start at 265 sq ft (25 m²).
History
The Oglethorpe Avenue house dates to the 1850s as a private residence, later a gentlemen's club, boarding house, and the Ballastone Inn. Owner Doug Godley converted it to The Douglas in 2025 as an adults-only Historic District hotel with a chef-cooked breakfast and a private bar.
Restaurants and bars
- Lester's — Restaurant
- The Obstinate Daughter — Restaurant · Lowcountry with a modern, coastal twist
- Wild Olive — Restaurant · Authentic Italian cuisine elevated with Southern hospitality
Experiences
- Guest-only private bar — A private bar and elevated breakfast available exclusively to guests of the hotel.
Amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Adults only
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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