SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah’s boutique hotel, The Kimpton Brice–nestled in the quieter part of the Historic District–has completed a full-property refresh.
The renovations included the hotel’s lobby, guest rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, pool terrace, Secret Garden, and onsite restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar. As the first full renovation since the hotel’s inception in 2014, the redesign ushers in the newest chapter in the building’s storied history (including time as a livery stable, cotton warehouse, and Coca-Cola bottling plant) by modernizing the guest experience and maintaining the gracious Southern hospitality for which the property has long been known.
“The completion of the full-property refresh and renovations represents the culmination of tireless work on the part of multiple parties,” says Jason Gifford, general manager of The Kimpton Brice. “We are proud to bring this vision to life and to be able to reintroduce The Brice as the hotel that delivers memorable moments to guests. Our curated experiences, along with our dedicated staff and unique amenities, retain the soul and depth that so strongly connects The Brice with the Savannah locals and inbound travelers. The chic ambiance and the incredible history of the building also attract many as their staycation hotel of choice, including countless that road trip up and down the coastline.”
The full restoration of the 145 guest rooms, which includes 25 suites, pays homage to traditional qualities found in Southern homes and reimagines that with contradictory elements.
Designed to be a focal point, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, the onsite restaurant and bar, serves up Italian-inspired Southern cuisine. The eatery has refreshed menus and a revived interior, featuring all-new furniture that pays tribute to coastal Italian towns.
Executive chef John Angelo Cole brings an authentic culinary style to the galley, bringing lifelong experiences of growing up in a large Italian family where he spent a lot of his childhood in the kitchen cooking alongside the best in his family.
With accent shades of bright summer colors, the refreshed concepts for the Pool Terrace and Secret Garden slightly differentiate from the rest of the hotel. The pool area now has all-new chaise lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, and the Secret Garden has more designated areas for outdoor dining, including bench seating. The cocktail area in the Secret Garden now includes a concrete communal table with a nearby fire pit.
