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Savannah Convention Center

One International Drive, Savannah, GA, USA, 31402-0248
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About us

The Savannah Convention Center is located right on the Savannah River in Savannah, Georgia. The center features spectacular views of the historic Savannah-Downtown District. The historic River Street is only a ferry ride away with spectacular shopping, restaurants, and entertainment choices. The Savannah Convention Center features 330,000 sq. ft. of flexible space. Space includes a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a 25,000 sq. ft. ballroom, 17 meeting rooms, an auditorium, and a River Concourse. The Exhibit Hall is divided into sections with 33-foot ceilings, electrical every 30 feet, and easy drive-in access from eight covered loading bays. The Chatham Ballroom features 25,000 sq. ft. of space, and it is divisible into three sections and has 6,600 sq. ft. of pre-function space in the Georgia International Gallery. Meeting Rooms & Boardrooms provide 25,000 sq. ft. of space featuring a capacity range from 125 to 372 guests theatre style. Oglethorpe Auditorium features 367 seats and has built-in front and rear projection screens. River Concourse features 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible space ideal for event registration, breaks, and receptions. Direct access to the riverfront Esplanade, Exhibit Hall and Tondees'. Other services include spectacular in-house catering by our award-winning Savor Savannah, featuring outstanding food presentations and food quality. Available for your choosing are themed menus and menus designed just for your group. The convention center features an in-house audiovisual department and a full-service event services team planning your meeting from start to finish. On-site docks link the Convention Center to the historic downtown and River Street. In addition, 1,200 parking spaces are available on-site. Other convention center services include DTV technology capabilities, high-speed internet, high-capacity electrical services, and simultaneous interpretive technology. The spacious Savannah Convention Center offers natural light throughout the building and spectacular views of the historic downtown district. There are many choices for your next meeting spot, but none like gracious Savannah and the amenities. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa is adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center and features 403 guest rooms and 13 suites, a luxury spa, golf, tennis, dining, and more. The downtown historic district features over 5,000 guest rooms. The historic district features an abundance of things to do. Shopping at your favorite retail stores, historic tours featuring information on all of Savannah's rich history, art galleries, museums, and the best cuisine from Savannah's best chefs. There is always something to do in Savannah.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2000
Renovated-
Total meeting space330,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center

Awards

Industry awards
GBAC Certification Leed Gold Certified

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
330,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
193,820 sq. ft.
Space (private)
150,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
171,778 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
100,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
16,600 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
30,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
367
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Meeting Room 203-205 Download PDF
Meeting Room 203-205
Meeting Room 103 Download PDF
Meeting Room 103
Meeting Room 200 Download PDF
Meeting Room 200
Governer’s Ballroom AB Download PDF
Governer’s Ballroom AB
2nd Floor East Concourse (MR200-205) Download PDF
2nd Floor East Concourse (MR200-205)
Meeting Room 201-202 Download PDF
Meeting Room 201-202

Location

Getting Here

The Savannah Convention Center is serviced by Savannah International Airport and is served by most major airlines with daily non-stop services from many major U.S. Cities. I-95 and I-16 easily access Savannah. Amtrak provides regular service to Savannah, and once in Savannah, there are many transportation choices. The Express Shuttle serves ten stops throughout the historic district.
Distance from airport 16 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $5.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Historic Squares
Historic Squares
Historical landmark
7 mins
The squares and parks of Savannah are the community's most beloved icons. Originally designed with 24 squares, 22 remain today to be enjoyed by the millions who grace their grassy utopias every year.
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Sail Savannah
Sail Savannah
Recreation
20 mins
Fun and exciting sailing trips! Sit back and relax or learn to sail with Capt. Savage! Dolphins probable, good times guaranteed.
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Ossabaw Island
Ossabaw Island
Park
20 mi
Located just 20 minutes south of Savannah, Ossabaw Island is only accessible by boat, but don’t let that deter you from taking the trip! Many of Tybee Island and Savannah’s charter boats often travel to Ossabaw Island.
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Ghost Coast Distillery
Ghost Coast Distillery
Museum
7 mins
641 Indian St.
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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Savannah Riverboat Cruises
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
Recreation
5 mins
9 E. River Street
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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City Market
City Market
Recreation
7 mins
By day, stroll the shaded courtyard between two Savannah squares, surrounded by bistros and galleries, serenaded by local musicians. By night, join the genial crowds for concerts and cuisine. Explore our shops before catching a trolley or carriage tour from the heart of the market. Savannah’s historic center, City Market is still the place to be—where fun is delivered fresh daily.
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas
Recreation
20 mins
1401 E. Victory Dr.
Savannah, GA, US 31404
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Mighty Eighth Museum
Mighty Eighth Museum
Museum
24 mi
175 Bourne Ave.
Pooler, GA, US
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Lucas Theater
Lucas Theater
Theater
12 mins
32 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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Broughton St.
Broughton St.
Shopping
10 mins
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Jepson Center
Jepson Center
Museum
10 hrs
The Jepson Center links the history preserved by the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters and Telfair Academy to the future of art and architecture. The strikingly modern building, opened in 2006, is filled with art, activities, and educational opportunities that will encourage learning for generations to come.
207 W. York St.
Savannah, GA, US 31404
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Savannah Classic Cars
Savannah Classic Cars
Museum
7 mins
249 E. Lathrop Ave.
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace
Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace
Historical landmark
10 mins
10 E Oglethorpe Ave
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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River Street
River Street
Recreation
5 mins
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Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park
Park
12 mins
Fort McCallister Historic State Park
Fort McCallister Historic State Park
Park
30 mins
A 1,725-acre park with cottages and a remote island campground complete with boat ramp, fishing pier, nature trail, geocaching and nature programs. Boasts a Civil War museum, fully reconstructed fort and historic programs.
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA, US
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Andrew Low House
Andrew Low House
Museum
10 mins
Built in 1848-1849 by Andrew Low, a wealthy cotton merchant, this classical mid-19th century mansion remained in the family until the death of Low's daughter-in-law, Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
329 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA, US
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American Prohibition Museum
American Prohibition Museum
Museum
5 mins
The American Prohibition Museum features live actors, state-of-the-art exhibits and historical memorabilia and artifacts. The 5,500-square-foot museum, located in City Market, covers the time period from when Georgia went dry in 1907 to Prohibition's national repeal in 1933, ratification of the 21st Amendment and the roots of NASCAR.
209 W. St. Jullian Street
Savannah, GA, US
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Tybee Island LIght Station & Historical Society
Tybee Island LIght Station & Historical Society
Museum
20 mins
The Tybee Island Light Station and Museum is a great way to learn about Tybee Island's military, architectural and cultural history.
30 Meddin Drive
Tybee Island, GA, US
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SCAD Museum of Art
SCAD Museum of Art
Museum
10 mins
The SCAD Museum of Art is a premier contemporary art museum established to enrich the education of Savannah College of Art and Design students and to attract and delight visitors from around the world.
601 Turner Bldv.
Savannah, GA, US
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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Museum
10 mins
Founded in 1966, exhibits ship models, paintings and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and American during the 18th and 19th centuries.
41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Savannah, GA, US
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Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski
Historical landmark
16 mi
The Battle for Fort Pulaski in April 1862 marked a turning point in military history. It featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. These accurate, long-range weapons shattered Fort Pulaski's walls from over a mile away. After thirty-hours of bombardment, the fort surrendered. The battle surprised military strategists worldwide, signaling the end of masonry fortifications.
P.O. Box 30757
Highway 80 East
Savannah, GA, US 31410-0757
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Savannah History Museum
Savannah History Museum
Museum
8 mins
The Savannah History Museum is housed in the old Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, a National Historic Landmark built in the 1850s and 1860s. The railway used the building until 1972. In 1984, a historical attraction called The Great Savannah Exposition opened in the building. The Coastal Heritage Society took over operation of the successor to the Exposition, the Savannah History Museum, in 1990. The museum is now home to more than 10,000 artifacts-- the largest collection of artifacts in the entire coastal community.
303 Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Savannah, GA, US 31401
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Savannah African Art Museum
Savannah African Art Museum
Museum
10 mins
111 E. 34th Street
Savannah, GA, US
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Museum
22 mi
Marine education programs on Tybee Island began in 1987 with beach walks and seining. These classes were offered as an outreach program from the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service. After tremendous response, the outreach program merited a location of its own. In May 1988, only a year later, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center opened its doors.
1510 Strand Tybee Island
Savannah, GA, US 31328
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Additional details

The Savannah Convention Center is currently under construction for an expansion opening in the near future. The expansion will double the size of the Convention Center, adding 100,000 exhibit space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom, 15 additional break-out rooms, and a parking garage.

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Savannah Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Savannah Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Savannah Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Savannah Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Savannah Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Savannah Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Savannah Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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