The Savannah Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA) and Hilton broke ground Oct. 8, 2025, on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah hotel, expected to debut in mid-2028.
The companies also announced the signing of a management agreement for the property, which will serve as the headquarters hotel for the Savannah Convention Center (SCC) and become Georgia's second Signia by Hilton hotel.
According to an earlier report by the Savannah Morning News, the construction is projected to cost $398 million.
Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which also oversees the convention center, Hilton will manage the hotel.
Following the 2024 opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the proposed Savannah hotel builds on the brand's Georgia expansion and will bring a premier full-service hotel directly to the convention center's growing campus opposite the city's downtown on Hutchinson Island along the Savannah River.
"Today is a grand day for Savannah, Chatham County and the state of Georgia," said Mark Smith, SGCCA board chair. "This hotel will ensure that our convention center will perform at maximum capacity, augmenting our vibrant tourism industry and creating upward mobility and prosperity for all."
Songy Highroads, based in Alpharetta, Ga., and Matthews Southwest Hospitality of Texas are co-developers of Signia by Hilton Savannah.
The property will offer 38,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, which includes a 13,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, five food and beverage outlets, an outdoor pool and Club Signia, a premium offering for guests.
The hotel's design reflects the Signia brand's signature blend of modern elegance, elevated amenities and seamless service, according to SCC. It will be directly connected to the convention center, offering guests immediate access to one of the Southeast's top venues for meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
"We are honored to partner with Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority to introduce the city's first Signia property in the heart of [the] Low Country and contribute to the city's continued tourism growth," said Amy King, Hilton's vice president of luxury and mixed-use development.
Joseph Marinelli, the president and CEO of Visit Savannah, noted that the new luxury hotel, along with the recently expanded convention center and three new hybrid ferries transporting attendees back and forth across the Savannah River, "all help to make Savannah one of the most unique convention experiences in the country. This all adds up to being a game-changer package and giving all planners a new destination to explore."
The future Signia by Hilton Savannah will feature:
• An impressive arrival experience where guests will be welcomed with a grand lobby featuring locally inspired architecture, lush landscaping and a warm, inviting hospitality team.
• A sophisticated design within the guest rooms, including dynamic and modern open-concept architecture. Elegant, tech-enabled accommodations also are found in each room featuring high-end finishes and smart room technology, including Hilton digital key access and in-room controls via smartphone.
• A destination bar and culinary options. The hotel's signature bar will be a lively hub for craft cocktails, small plates and social gatherings. In addition, a chef-driven restaurant concept will offer elevated dining for hotel guests and Savannah locals. Also included will be an upscale grab-and-go market providing premium offerings.
• A fitness center and group wellness experiences, along with a curated mix of premium wellness and luxurious leisure amenities for visitors and hotel guests alike.
• Top shelf meeting and event space. Designed to meet the needs of modern meetings, the riverfront hotel will include conference facilities with advanced technology, flexible layouts and high-end service.
• Anticipatory and personalized service for all guests, whether they are staying for leisure, business or a combination of both.
Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the brand's growing portfolio of hotels in gateway cities and resort destinations around the world, including this year's international debut of Signia by Hilton Amman and the upcoming 2026 debut of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis.
Rising on the banks of the Savannah River with unbeatable views of the old city's historic district, the Savannah Convention Center re-opened April 30 to offer 660,000-sq.-ft. of modern space to further boost the city's commerce.
As Georgia's first LEED Gold-certified convention center, SCC blends Southern charm with smart sustainability. Operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority since 2014, the SCC continues to set a bold standard for innovation in the meetings and events world.
As its partner in the new hotel's construction, Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 brands comprising more than 8,800 properties and nearly 1.3 million rooms in 139 countries and territories.
