Olde Harbour Inn

What Olde Harbour Inn does

Olde Harbour Inn is a 24-suite boutique hotel housed in a historic 1892 brick warehouse on Factors Walk overlooking River Street in Savannah, Georgia's Historic District. The property blends preserved architectural elements — exposed brick walls, beam ceilings, and wooden beams stained during its Standard Oil-era occupancy — with modern suite amenities including wet bars, Wi-Fi, and laptop-compatible safes. Suite inventory spans four categories from a 600 sq ft Queen Suite to a 970 sq ft Premiere Two-Bedroom Suite with balcony and river view. The hotel differentiates through pet-friendly accommodations (24-suite inventory with $75 pet fee and pet amenities), nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, ice cream delivery, and a marketing narrative around its 1812-era foundation and resident ghost "Hank."

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with revenue generated almost entirely from nightly room rates plus a $40/night amenity fee, $5 Georgia state fee, 15% hotel/motel tax, and ancillary add-ons (wine/champagne arrangements, Kelly Tours trolley packages, pet fees). Distribution is split between direct booking via the Synxis PMS website and toll-free/local phone reservations for all inventory, plus third-party OTAs (Expedia, Booking.com) for non-pet rooms only. Customer segments are leisure travelers, families, couples, and pet owners — a horizontal segmentation with no enterprise or group booking exposure. The property is owned by HLC Hotels, Inc., a Savannah-based management company, which acquired it in December 1991 as the first property in its Historic Inns of Savannah collection of six sister properties.

Operationally the hotel runs lean with 6 employees. There is no proprietary technology, no public API, no AI capabilities, and no app. Marketing relies on organic channels — website content, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, email newsletter, SEO — with TripAdvisor recognition (2024 Traveler's Choice Award, Certificate of Excellence) functioning as the primary third-party credibility asset. The property has historical accessibility constraints (cobblestone access, no elevator, many steps) that the operator explicitly redirects to elevator-equipped sister properties, indicating a managed cross-property routing approach rather than capital investment in retrofits.

Name

Olde Harbour Inn

Legal name

Olde Harbour Inn

Website

https://oldeharbourinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Olde Harbour Inn is a 24-suite boutique hotel in a historic 1892 Savannah River Street warehouse, serving leisure travelers and pet owners. It is owned by HLC Hotels, Inc. as the founding property of its Historic Inns of Savannah collection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Lodging

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel lodging
• Historic inn suites
• Pet friendly hotel
• Riverfront accommodations
• Savannah vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rental: The primary revenue stream comes from renting hotel suites to guests. The hotel offers various suite types including Queen Suites, King Suites, and Premiere Two-Bedroom Suites with river views. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates plus mandatory fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Olde Harbour Inn operates a 24-suite boutique hotel in a restored 1892 riverfront warehouse on Factors Walk along Savannah's River Street. The property rents nightly suites ranging from 600 to 970 square feet and offers pet-friendly accommodations, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres receptions, ice cream delivery, and concierge-arranged local tours. Revenue is generated from nightly room rates bundled with a mandatory amenity, parking, and tax fee structure.

Product overview

Olde Harbour Inn is a boutique hotel offering 24 spacious all-suite accommodations in a historic 1892 warehouse on River Street in Savannah, Georgia. The property features four distinct suite types: Queen Suite Street View (600 sq ft), King Suite Street View (675 sq ft), Premiere 2-Bed Suite River View (850 sq ft), and Premiere 2-Bed Suite with Balcony & River View (970 sq ft). Additional offerings include pet-friendly rooms, tour packages through Kelly Tours, and in-room wine/champagne add-ons. The hotel operates with a nightly amenity fee that includes parking, wine and hors d'oeuvres, ice cream delivery, and Wi-Fi. No public API or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Queen Suite Street View 600-square-foot suite with one queen bed, private bath with tub/shower combination, located on the 2nd floor, targeted at individual travelers and couples visiting Savannah's Historic District.
• King Suite Street View 675-square-foot apartment-style suite with one king bed, galley kitchen with wet bar, and warehouse-era architectural details, marketed to guests seeking added space and kitchenette convenience.
• Premiere 2-Bedroom Suite, River View 850-square-foot two-level suite with a private king bedroom downstairs, living area, loft with queen bed beneath skylights, 22-foot ceilings, wide-planked hardwood floors, and river views on the 4th floor, intended for families or small groups.
• Premiere 2-Bedroom Suite with Balcony & River View 970-square-foot flagship two-level suite with an open-concept king bedroom and living area, upstairs loft with queen bed beneath skylights, wet bar, and a small balcony overlooking River Street, marketed as the property's most popular accommodation.
• Pet-Friendly Room Add-On Pet-friendly version of available suites that accepts up to two pets for a non-refundable $75 per-stay pet fee, bookable only through direct channels and not available on third-party OTAs.
• Kelly Tours Savannah Trolley Tour Add-On Curated trolley tour of Savannah offered through partner Kelly Tours and bookable as an add-on to a hotel reservation, including dog-friendly options for pet-owning guests.
• In-Room Wine, Champagne, and Chocolate Add-Ons In-room wine, champagne, and chocolate arrangements guests can purchase to enhance a stay for celebrations or romantic occasions.
• Advance Purchase Discount Package Best-available-rate package that rewards guests who book early and prepay with a non-refundable, non-changeable booking at the lowest published price.
• 4-Night Getaway Special Multi-night package offering 10% off a four-night stay plus a complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival, cancellable within 7 days with no penalty.
• Pet Friendly Getaway Package Package that combines the best available rate for pet-friendly rooms with the $75 per-stay pet fee and a welcome pet amenity upon arrival.

Quantifiable outcome

• Suite sizes 450-970 sq ft - significantly larger than typical hotel rooms
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HLC Hotels, Inc. / Historic Inns of SavannahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1991In December 1991, HLC Hotels, Inc., a Savannah-owned and operated hotel management company, purchased The Olde Harbour Inn as the first property in its collection of upscale historic Savannah inns known as Historic Inns of Savannah. This partnership provides centralized management and marketing for the boutique hotel collection.
• The Marshall HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property within the Historic Inns of Savannah collection. Referenced as alternative for guests seeking a historic hotel with elevator access due to Olde Harbour Inn's accessibility limitations.
• East Bay InnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property within the Historic Inns of Savannah collection. Referenced as alternative for guests seeking a historic hotel with elevator access.
• The Kehoe HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property within the Historic Inns of Savannah collection. Referenced as alternative for guests seeking a historic hotel with elevator access.
• The Eliza Thompson HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property within the Historic Inns of Savannah collection managed by HLC Hotels, Inc.
• The GastonianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property within the Historic Inns of Savannah collection managed by HLC Hotels, Inc.
• Ghost ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOlde Harbour Inn's staff organizes ghost tours for guests that highlight local legends and stories of ghosts and house hauntings. The hotel's resident ghost 'Hank' is part of its charming story and marketing appeal.
• Kelly ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended by Olde Harbour Inn for trolley tours for guests with dogs who prefer to ride rather than walk. Featured on the hotel's pet-friendly page as a recommended activity for pet owners.
• Oliver Bentley's Historic Dog Walk TourminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended as the most dog-friendly tour option for guests traveling with pets. The hotel promotes this tour as part of its pet-friendly amenities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District: Boutique-branded IHG property in Savannah's Historic District. Comparable product positioning and customer, but with national brand distribution and loyalty.
• Andaz Savannah: Boutique-leaning branded hotel in Savannah's Historic District. Targets a similar upscale leisure traveler but with Hyatt's global distribution and loyalty program.
• The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront: Boutique-branded Autograph Collection hotel directly on Savannah's River Street, in the same neighborhood as Olde Harbour Inn. Overlaps significantly on location and target guest, but operates at larger scale with national brand backing.
• Kimpton Brice Hotel: Boutique-branded lifestyle hotel in Savannah's Historic District. Targets a similar upscale leisure traveler but is part of a national chain, giving it broader distribution and loyalty reach.
• Plant Riverside District (J.W. Marriott / Plant Riverside Inn): Large branded historic-redevelopment hotel and entertainment district on the Savannah Riverfront, within walking distance of Olde Harbour Inn. Competes for the same leisure traveler but at a much larger scale and with broader amenities.

Direct peers

• East Bay Inn: Sister property in the Historic Inns of Savannah collection, offering a similar boutique historic experience in Savannah's downtown. Comparable in size, customer base, and operating model.
• The Kehoe House: Another sister property in HLC Hotels' Historic Inns of Savannah collection, operating as a historic boutique inn in the Historic District and referenced as a cross-referral option for Olde Harbour Inn guests.
• Eliza Thompson House: Boutique historic inn in Savannah's Historic District, part of the same Historic Inns of Savannah collection. Comparable in scale, product type, and guest profile.
• The Gastonian: Historic boutique inn in Savannah managed by HLC Hotels as part of the Historic Inns of Savannah collection. Directly comparable on experience, scale, and customer.
• The Marshall House: Direct sister property under HLC Hotels' Historic Inns of Savannah collection, also a historic boutique hotel in Savannah's Historic District. Highly comparable in scale, target customer, and historic positioning, and is itself cross-referred to Olde Harbour Inn guests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oldeharbourinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/oldeharbourinn
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SavannahInns
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olde-harbour-inn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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