Elite Traveler Summer 2024

Clockwise Saint Bibiana; inside the Bardo Suite; Saint Bibiana’s lounge; Club Bardo; dessert; the hotel’s pool

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Amal fi Coast, not in the American South. This Italian coastal aesthetic is the throughline found throughout the hotel, eventually spilling out onto the cabana fringed pool and sumptuous courtyard. DINE Only a hotel in a city like Savannah would have a signature restaurant named after the patron saint of hangovers. Saint Bibiana blends coastal Italian fi ne dining that veers away from traditional Southern cuisine in favor of shareable dishes with a coastal Italian twist, like two types of homemade focaccia, sourdough mushroom toast and an out-of-this-world broccoli rabe pesto — but make sure to leave room for a little butterscotch pudding dolce for dessert. For more casual fare, Bar Bibi is the ideal place to sip spritzes and nibble on seasonally inspired snacks, salads, crudos and pizzettas from the open-air brick oven. For those hot, humid summer days, a roaming gelato cart provides the perfect antidote. Located up a fl ight of stairs above Saint Bibiana, Club Bardo o ff ers a serene escape to members and hotel guests. From the dim lighting and velvet banquettes to the pink-glass chandeliers, this exclusive space is ideal for an evening spent sitting and sipping one of the club’s signature juleps. Don’t miss the Bibiana Burger while you’re at it. RELAX Home to the only holistic wellness spa and gym in Savannah, Saltgrass Spa and Fitness is your go-to for all things sweating and resetting while you’re in town — from grounding massages and fi ve signature facial treatments to a dynamic athletics program that includes daily yoga classes and boot camps. You don’t want to miss the Alchemist Facial with Anabel. Utilizing a blend of anti-aging collagen masks and Swiss serums, this ‘botanically informed’ facial is a journey to skincare heaven that will leave your skin looking brighter and better than ever. EXPLORE Sandwiched between Savannah’s downtown historic area and Starland Yard District, Hotel Bardo is an excellent jumping-o ff point for exploring some of the best Savannah has to o ff er. Don’t miss a stroll through leafy Forsyth Park and, if the weather permits, enjoy a leisurely brunch on the patio of Collins Quarter at Forsyth. As you make your way downtown, give yourself plenty of time to check out many of the city’s historic squares. Don’t leave without paying a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery, one of Savannah’s spookiest and most scenic spots to enjoy a stroll. Premium Suites from $600 per night. Contact bardosavres@staybardo.com, +1 912 238 5158, staybardo.com

Photos Andrew Frazier, Phillip Pond