Behind Recess

Built around the best parts of the day

Welcome to Recess Hotel & Club

Inspired by the freedom and spontaneity of recess itself, we created a place for curious minds and creative spirits to cross paths. It’s the kind of place where ideas are shared over coffee, afternoons stretch longer than planned, and every corner seems to lead to something new.
This isn’t about escaping real life. It’s about being more in it.
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A Private Club For Everyone

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Under One Roof

Rooftop Pool & Bar
Kilter brings you rooftop cocktails, poolside lounging, and a lively social scene perched high above Savannah.
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Kilter at Hotel Recess
Saltgrass Spa
Move, recover, and reset with immersive wellness experiences designed for performance and restoration.
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Saltgrass at Recess Hotel
Gym & Athletics
A communal athletic club with turf training, strength circuits, and private coaching.
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Gym at Hotel Recess
Gathering Spaces
From brand launches to wedding weekends, our beautifully curated gathering spaces know how to set the tone.
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Gatherings at Hotel Recess

Remember Recess?

Meeting up. Wandering off. Losing track of time.
We took the best 40 minutes of the day and extended it into a space.
The Location

In the Middle of it all

A new chapter for one of Savannah’s historic addresses, Recess sits in the heart of the Historic District, steps from cobblestone streets, garden squares, and the waterfront.
The Manger Building legacy

Then. Now. Next.

Hotel Savannah Opens Its Doors
1912

Hotel Savannah Opens Its Doors

One of the city’s premier destinations. Known for glamorous nights and notable guests, it introduced Savannah’s first fully air-conditioned guest rooms alongside the infamous Purple Tree Lounge and Colony Restaurant.

The Manger Era Begins
1954

The Manger Era Begins

The property rebrand ushered in a new chapter while continuing its legacy as one of Savannah’s most treasured places to stay until shutting its doors in the late 1970s.

A Shift in Purpose
1985

A Shift in Purpose

As the years went on, the property shifted from hotel to office space. It also became home to First City Club, Savannah’s first inclusive business club, carrying the space’s long-standing social spirit in a new way.

Recess Checks In
2026

Recess Checks In

After years away from its original purpose, LEFT LANE Hospitality restored the property to its hospitality roots as Recess Hotel & Club—a 221-room lifestyle hotel and clubhouse built around connection, culture and community.

From the People Who Brought You Bardo

If you know Hotel Bardo, you know the standard. In less than two years, Bardo has earned accolades such as the Michelin Key and Condé Nast Traveler’s Triple Crown, becoming one of Savannah’s most celebrated stays. Recess builds on that same signature hospitality experience. While Bardo leans into the pleasure of leisure, Recess brings a more social, energetic perspective to the city.
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