The Douglas has opened its doors in Savannah’s historic district after a two-year restoration.
The 16-room boutique hotel blends timeless architecture with contemporary comfort, reflecting the city’s storied hospitality and deep appreciation for design and preservation.
Obstinate Hospitality has opened the 16-bedroom boutique property in Savannah, which will soon house a restaurant from a James Beard nominated chef
Originally built in 1853 as a private residence, The Douglas has lived many lives, from a banker’s home to a gentlemen’s club, WWII-era apartments, and even a Girl Scouts annex, before its careful transformation into an intimate luxury hotel.
August 14, 2025 - After a meticulous two-year restoration, The Douglas, a striking 16-room boutique hotel located at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, is now open in Savannah’s historic district. Blending timeless architecture with contemporary comfort, The Douglas reflects the city’s storied hospitality and deep appreciation for design and preservation.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee chef Jacques Larson (Wild Olive, the Obstinate Daughter, and Beardcat’s Sweet Shop) will have a new restaurant in Savannah next year. Lester’s will be part of boutique hotel the Douglas. While the 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue hotel is up and running now, construction is happening at 18 East Oglethorpe Avenue for more guest rooms and a full-service restaurant.
Chef Jacques Larson, a two-time James Beard Award nominee, is set to open a French oyster bar named Lester’s in Savannah in early 2026. Situated in the basement of the Douglas hotel on East Oglethorpe Avenue, Lester’s will offer a unique culinary experience focusing on seafood, particularly oysters, alongside an à la carte breakfast menu. The restaurant aims to enhance Savannah’s dining scene by providing an intimate atmosphere and a diverse range of French-inspired dishes, while details about the menu and concept will be shared closer to the opening.
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A once-forgotten 19th-century residence in Savannah’s historic district has been brought spectacularly back to life, reincarnated as The Douglas; a refined 16-room boutique hotel at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, where design meets old-world soul.
The Georgia city has long been a go-to vacation destination, but an uptick in business and group travel is contributing to its growing hotel scene.
