Mansion on Forsyth Park

We recently returned to Hotel Bardo for our second annual girls’ trip, and unfortunately, this stay felt noticeably different from our first experience. Since our last visit, the hotel has introduced “Club Bardo,” which appears to function as a local membership-style club. While I understand the appeal from a business standpoint, the impact on the guest experience—particularly for out-of-town visitors paying premium nightly rates—was significant. The pool environment, which was previously a highlight, now felt overcrowded and chaotic. It resembled more of a summer camp atmosphere, with children running freely and multiple birthday parties taking over shared spaces. Securing a pool chair felt overly competitive, and basic amenities were inconsistent—there were periods when towels were unavailable and food service was delayed or unavailable due to private events. Additionally, housekeeping did not service our room without a request, which felt out of step with the level of service expected at this price point. Collectively, these issues point to a larger concern around capacity management. It seems the property may be accommodating more guests and local members than it can effectively support, resulting in a diluted experience for paying hotel guests. That said, I do want to recognize a few standout team members. Maxwell at the pool was consistently friendly and did his best to manage a challenging environment. We also had a positive interaction with a manager at Bar Bibi on Saturday (3/21), wearing a green and white striped dress—she was attentive and professional. In prior visits, we’ve noticed some staffing strain, particularly around the pool, but this stay made those gaps much more apparent. Hotel Bardo has a beautiful property and strong potential, but there needs to be a better balance between serving club members and preserving the experience for hotel guests. At its current price point, the level of service and access simply did not align with expectations.

Absolutely charming, welcoming, with a back in time feel for elegance. The entire staff from registration to housekeeping really want to make sure I have everything for a great stay.

During our stay at Hotel Bardo, the staff is what truly stood out. Ella, Ana, and the entire team at Bar Bibi took such incredible care of us- it genuinely felt like we were transported to Italy. Brigitte and Alec also went above and beyond to make our room extra special, which made our stay even more memorable. We spent time at both St. Bibiana and Club Bardo, where Meredith made us a fantastic martini. The Club team made our visit even more memorable as we celebrated my birthday. Larissa, Kailyn, Marin, Lily, Yoni, and Jack all went above and beyond to make the experience so special. I can’t recommend Hotel Bardo enough! We can’t wait to come back

The most amazing person LORENA took care of making sure my son was taken care of gave him a room even though they had no rooms available worked her magic I will only stay at the bardo and my 1000 of employees will as well

I reallllllly wanted to love this hotel. We visit Savannah often and normally stay at Perry Lane, but wanted to try something new. The design is beautiful, but things like the bathrooms are already showing the wear and the TV wasn’t working. And our bathroom had two towels in it which was a first for me. The service is what really got me though. If I’m paying $650+ a night (even for lowest room) I kinda of expect a level of attention. The valet, the check in, the green room were all meh. The lovely servers at the pool were the only redeeming quality. I wouldn’t say avoid it if you have kids, but go in with caution for children under 10. What really crushed us was the pool being closed until noon for maintenance despite us specifically asking the night before what time the pool opened. The food is ok, the drinks are great, the coffee service in the morning is nice and the standard you would expect. Overall it was just ok.