Hilton and the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA) have broken ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, which is expected to debut in mid-2028. Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which also manages the Savannah Convention Center, the hotel will serve as the Savannah Convention Center’s headquarters hotel and will be managed by Hilton.
Following the 2024 opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Signia by Hilton Savannah will build on the brand’s Georgia expansion and bring a hotel directly to the convention center’s growing riverfront campus.
“Today is a grand day for Savannah, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia,” said Mark Smith, SGCCA board chairman. “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.”
Amy King, VP, luxury & mixed-use development, Hilton, said, “Signia by Hilton Savannah’s signing and groundbreaking represents an integral milestone as we continue to expand our presence across Georgia, where Hilton currently welcomes travelers at approximately 270 hotels. We are honored to partner with Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority to introduce the city’s first Signia property in the heart of Low Country and contribute to the city’s continued tourism growth.”
Joseph Marinelli, president/CEO, Visit Savannah, added, “The addition of the new Signa by Hilton Savannah, along with the recently expanded Savannah Convention Center and three new hybrid ferry’s 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.”
Songy Highroads and Matthews Southwest Hospitality are codevelopers of the property, which will offer more than 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including a 13,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, as well as five food and beverage outlets (including a rooftop bar), a fitness center, group wellness experiences, an outdoor pool and Club Signia.
“Breaking ground on our second Signia by Hilton in Georgia marks a defining step forward for the brand’s growth in the Southeast,” said Meghan Fitzgerald, brand leader, Signia by Hilton. “Savannah’s rich heritage and vibrant energy make it an ideal setting for this elevated hospitality experience. With premium amenities and tailored spaces for meetings and events, Signia by Hilton Savannah will deliver a uniquely refined stay for business and leisure guests alike.”
Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the brand’s growing portfolio, which includes this year’s international debut of Signia by Hilton Amman in Jordan and the 2026 opening of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis.
