Where: Savannah, Georgia
Style: 19th century Italianate townhome
Tea Selection: 8 loose leaf teas by Hale Tea Co.
Teatimes: Daily, 4 to 5
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome for overnight guests
Contact: 800-678-8946 or book here
Cost: Approximately $400 per night for two guests (includes taxes and amenity fees)
Destination Tea Tips: While you are in Savannah, don’t miss the affordable and wondrous Gryphon afternoon tea, or the delicious loose leaf teas at Ashford Tea Company.
Prices and teatimes are subject to change. Please see our Georgia afternoon tea directory for the latest details.
Destination Tea Notes: In the United States, there are only a handful of hotels that offer a daily complimentary afternoon tea to overnight guests, which is why we were delighted to stay at Savannah’s Bellwether House, a member of Historic Hotels of America. Every day, a different assortment of savory and sweet bites is served with hot or iced teas, to guests who have just strolled in during the four o’clock hour. The menu is about half the size of a full afternoon tea, which is wise considering how close teatime is to dinnertime. Four is a very historically accurate hour for afternoon tea, suited to this Victorian era setting, but a bit earlier start time would allow guests to stay hungry for exploring Savannah’s dinner scene. We love the thought that was put into developing this tea service: loose leaf teas from a local tea company, infusers with matching plates to hold them for a second steep, tea sandwiches shaped like the Bellwether sheep logo, freshly made treats. Each day’s menu is a surprise, which the friendly staff competently assembles while dipping behind the bar to fill tea orders. We loved our stay here, which also included a full breakfast, free parking, stately room with a comfy bed, and nightly sabering with complimentary glass of champagne.
Tea Selection
When we inquired about the tea choices, the staff kindly invited us to explore the various tea canisters, so we could see what each blend contained.
Savories, Scones and Sweets
Destination Tea’s Afternoon Tea Scorecard
