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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.

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.

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.

Savannah, Wrightsville Beach, and Georgetown are all welcoming guests to refreshed historic confines.  If the coast is calling, a trio of new hotels might just sway your destination selection.

The first time I saw The Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan’s Island was Fourth of July weekend, 2020. Jared and I had escaped from our 800-square-foot Atlanta apartment to an airy Airbnb in Charleston for a socially distanced getaway and sanity-saving change of scenery.

Although we didn’t dine at The OD on that particular trip, I distinctly remember feeling a little entranced as I strolled by the restaurant’s beachy home on Middle Street and made a mental note to return someday.