Tragically, the groom arrived at the hotel a few days later, ready for his wedding. For weeks, she would climb the ladder to the turret to gaze over the water to wait for his return. If you’re staying on the fifth floor, you might encounter Audra, whose spirit remains at the hotel to search for her fiancé, whom she thought was lost at sea. Spend the day swimming in the heated outdoor saline pool and lounging in a luxe cabana before heading back to the room. While you’re here: A ghost walk led by Ryan Dunn, a historian and paranormal investigator with Afterlife Tours, includes a stop at Moon River Brewing company - owner of bragging rights to the most documented poltergeist activity in Savannah.Ĭelebrating more than 100 years of glamour, the Grand Galvez welcomes guests with towering palms and a grand lobby with high arches and elegant seating. Get ready for a day of sightseeing with a hardy, authentic Southern breakfast served al fresco (or indoors) and enjoy complimentary wine offered every evening. At the Foley Inn, staying in room 301 might get you a tuck-in by the widow Foley who continues her hospitality beyond the grave. Stay in one of the 19 stately rooms overlooking the verdant, secluded courtyard and you might catch a glimpse of a top-hatted Wally strolling around the fountain. Wally, the phantom aptly nicknamed by the staff, is believed to have been a wealthy businessman who disappeared while a guest at the B&B. A century later, workers discovered skeletal remains within a wall. In 1896, the Foley House Inn began as two prestigious townhomes built on the ashes of the Great Savannah Fire and was later transformed into the city’s very first B&B. Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg 8+ / Alamy Stock Photoĭid you hear that? It was probably just the wind … or was it one of the spirited souls rumored to be a permanent guest at these historic hotels? Plan a trip to see for yourself … if you dare.