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About Hilton Savannah DeSoto
Welcome to The DeSoto (formerly Hilton Savannah DeSoto), a premier historic hotel venue nestled in Savannah’s iconic Historic District. With 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space across 11 rooms, this venue is renowned for hosting weddings, conferences, galas, and large social events. The largest room, the Oglethorpe Ballroom, spans 5,408 square feet and offers versatile seating configurations to suit everything from theater-style presentations to elegant banquets. The venue’s long-standing reputation includes hosting four U.S. presidents, making it a trusted choice for high-profile gatherings while keeping the experience straightforward for planners and guests alike.
Located at 15 East Liberty Street, The DeSoto sits steps from River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, and Savannah’s vibrant downtown scene. It’s easily accessible from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (14 miles away) and connected to a network of dining, lodging, and cultural attractions. Whether you’re coordinating a wedding ceremony in a historic setting or a corporate conference in a modern ballroom complex, The DeSoto provides a reliable, no-fuss planning experience with a focus on hospitality and seamless event execution.
Parking is valet only, with a nightly rate of the best available price and a vehicle clearance limit of 6’2”. For guests and attendees, consider nearby parking options and easy transportation to and from the historic district. The DeSoto offers a range of spaces to accommodate ceremonies, receptions, banquets, and breakout sessions, including the Oglethorpe Ballroom, Madison Ballroom, Cumberland Ballroom, Harborview Room, Ossabaw and Sapelo Theaters, Pulaski Room, and smaller 2nd floor meeting suites. We’ve curated affiliate hotel and dining partners nearby to simplify planning and help secure comfortable stays and excellent dining experiences within walking distance of the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
- Venue type: historic hotel with 20,000 sq ft of meeting space across 11 spaces; largest room is the Oglethorpe Ballroom (5,408 sq ft).
- Seating/chart capacities: Oglethorpe Ballroom theater 850, banquet 550, classroom 350; Madison Ballroom theater 450, banquet 360, reception 500; Cumberland Ballroom theater 300, banquet 250, reception 325; Harborview Room theater 150, banquet 150, reception 200; Ossabaw/Sapelo theaters 140 and 140 respectively; Pulaski Room theater 200, banquet 130, reception 150; 2nd Floor Meeting Suites theater 40, banquet 30, reception 30.
- Parking: valet parking only, $48 per night, with a 6’2” vehicle clearance.
- Transit/Getting here: 14 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport; located in Savannah’s Historic District near River Street and the Civic Center.
- Nearby hotels/amenities: in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, within walking distance to River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, and other downtown amenities.
- Notable events: has hosted four U.S. presidents; widely used for weddings and large social/business events; numerous ballrooms and outdoor spaces support ceremonies and receptions.
- Rename/renovation: rebranded from Hilton Savannah DeSoto to The DeSoto in 2017 after a major renovation.