The Bohemian Hotel and Rocks on the River Restaurant, Savannah
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The Bohemian Hotel, Savannah
Recently I was fortunate enough to attend a press conference where I got to stay at the new Bohemian Hotel in Savannah. It took a long time to get to Savannah from LA, but it was well worth the visit.
My hotel room
Designed by Design/Reese Architects and Associates, the 75 room boutique hotel has a brick facade, locally inspired decor and artwork and can fool guests into thinking that it has been around for decades like many other buildings in Savannah, but in fact the newest hotel in the Kessler chain is the first riverfront hotel built in the city in 17 years.
Rooms are large and comfortable with fur throws, velvet inlaid headboards, marble bathrooms and driftwood chandeliers. Many have river views.
Bohemian hotel bathroom
The hotel also features a stylish rooftop lounge and the Rocks on the River restaurant. We dined at the restaurant the first night of the tour. Chef Jonathan Massey provided a great tasting menu. Here is what was served:
Squash blossom and sun dried tomato pizza
We started with a squash blossom and sun dried tomato pizza with fresh mozzarella.
Writers at Rocks on the River restaurant tasting dinner
Asparagus Salad with Chipotle vinaigrette
Next came a delicious asparagus salad with chipotle vinaigrette.
Our main course was a whole roasted red snapper with sweet potato and pear hash in a shellfish broth.
Whole roasted red snapper with sweet potato and pear hash
Chef John came out and talked a bit about the menu
For dessert, we ate a huge piece of a Savannah favorite, Praline Ice Box Pie. Yum. The dinner was the perfect way to introduce us to the great food available in Savannah.
big piece of praline ice box pie