New hotel unveiled for Savannah historic mansion
Developer LEFT LANE has unveiled the upcoming Hotel Bardo Savannah, a Leading Hotels of the World property, in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
The development will become the flagship property for the Bardo brand.
The Savannah hotel will have a Mediterranean style luxury theme with a 1960’s retro aesthetic.
LEFT LANE plans to expand the Bardo brand to other secondary US markets over the next five years.
Saint Bibiana, the resort’s Italian restaurant and cooking school opens in September 2023, followed by the resort opening in February 2024.
Hotel Bardo is the fourth project in Savannah for LEFT LANE’s Managing Partner, Jon Kully.
He led the team behind the 2018 debut of The Perry Lane Hotel.
“With Hotel Bardo we are evoking a sentiment of the Mediterranean and Adriatic coastlines, in treasured resorts where service is exceptional and understated,” says Kully.
Hotel Bardo will have 149 keys including 20 being suites; a pool, a holistic gym and wellness spa and Club Bardo, a membership-based social club.
Other food and beverage options include The Courtyard and The Green Room lobby bar
Chief Brand Officer, Jess Berkin said: “We are grateful for the Savannah community who have been so supportive of this concept from inception.”
Saint Bibiana restaurant draws its name from the 4th Century Roman Virgin and Martyr–known as the Patron Saint of Hangovers.
The 140-seat restaurant spans indoor and outdoor garden seating, complete with 21 seats at the bar.
It will be helmed by Executive Chef Derek Simcik.
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