Meetings and events at Hotel Bardo Savannah: spaces and logistics
Hotel Bardo Savannah provides multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces — including the Ballroom Venue, Courtyard ("The Oasis") Venue, Carriage House Venue, Event Lawn Venue, and Club Bardo Venue — sized for meetings, receptions, and weddings. Event inquiries and proposals are handled through the hotel's private events page or the events team; catering and alcohol for weddings/events are managed in-house.
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Event spaces at a glance
Hotel Bardo Savannah offers a mix of indoor and outdoor venues suitable for corporate meetings, small conferences, and social events. Major options include Ballroom Venue, Courtyard ("The Oasis") Venue, Carriage House Venue, Event Lawn Venue, and Club Bardo Venue.
The hotel publishes a range of capacities and square-foot figures across different sources; planners should request an official floor plan and final capacities from the events team when they submit a proposal.
- Ballroom Venue — largest indoor meeting space (listed variably; see event pages for specific sq ft and capacities)
- Carriage House Venue — street-side entrance and connection to Event Lawn; has its own access for vendors
- Courtyard ("The Oasis") Venue — covered, plant-filled terrace for cocktail hours and intimate ceremonies
- Event Lawn Venue — poolside lawn between the Carriage House and Bar Bibi for outdoor ceremonies/receptions
- Club Bardo Venue — private lounge above Saint Bibiana with a Forsyth Park-view terrace
| Venue | Notable feature |
|---|---|
| Ballroom Venue | Largest indoor option; opens to the Courtyard |
| Carriage House Venue | Own entrance; opens to Event Lawn |
| Club Bardo Venue | Private lounge with terrace view of Forsyth Park |
Capacities and practical specs
Published meeting specs vary by source; some listings give total meeting space between roughly 8,400 sq ft and over 15,000 sq ft across many rooms. Individual room specs from local meeting listings include Ballroom 1 and 2, the Carriage House, and a Board Room.
Always confirm the current setup limits, fire-code capacities, and available configurations (banquet, theater, classroom) with the hotel's events staff before contracting the space.
- Ballroom 1: ~1,470 sq ft — banquet ~80, theater ~108, classroom ~54, reception ~100
- Ballroom 2: ~1,470 sq ft — same configuration as Ballroom 1
- Carriage House: 1,952 sq ft — banquet ~130, theater ~160, classroom ~84, reception ~160
- Board Room: 325 sq ft — banquet ~18, reception ~24
- Club Bardo Venue: 1,263 sq ft (53'6" x 17'7") — capacity ~80
| Space | Representative capacities |
|---|---|
| Ballroom 1 or 2 | Banquet ~80 / Theater ~108 |
| Carriage House | Banquet ~130 / Theater ~160 |
| Club Bardo | Reception capacity ~80 |
Catering, alcohol and planning logistics
The hotel requires in-house catering and alcohol services for weddings and events; a licensed, full-service wedding planner approved by the hotel is required for wedding events. Ask the events team for the current catering menus and bar packages.
The venue fee for weddings includes standard event rentals such as round tables, dining chairs, glassware, white china, and flatware, but planners should confirm the detailed inclusions and any optional upgrades directly.
- All catering and alcohol for weddings/events handled in-house
- Licensed full-service wedding planner approved by the hotel is required for weddings
- Venue fee typically includes table settings and standard glassware/flatware — confirm specifics with events
| Action | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Request proposal or site visit | Hotel events team via private events page |
| Confirm catering/bar packages | Hotel catering/events manager |
| Reserve approved wedding planner | Events team (planner must be hotel-approved) |
Audio-visual, set-up and vendor access
Specific AV inventory and labor rates are not published in the public fact set; confirm available in-house AV, preferred vendor lists, and load-in access times with the events team. The Carriage House's own entrance and the Event Lawn adjacency can simplify vendor flow for large set-ups.
Ask about staging, rigging points, internet bandwidth for live-streaming, and whether the hotel provides an in-house AV technician or requires outside AV vendors.
- Confirm AV gear, projection, microphones, and tech support with events
- Request site diagrams for furniture layouts and safety egress
- Clarify load-in/load-out windows and vendor parking/valet arrangements
| Item to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| In-house AV vs. outside AV | Impacts cost and technician availability |
| Internet/Wi‑Fi bandwidth | Required for hybrid meetings or streaming |
| Load-in access | Affects event scheduling and vendor logistics |
On-site amenities that support meetings
Hotel Bardo Savannah provides services that help meetings run smoothly: a 24-hour fitness center, Saltgrass Spa for pre/post-event wellness, in-room dining (7:00 AM–10:00 PM), valet parking with EV charging, and a house car included in the resort fee for short local trips.
Guest internet is complimentary on the 'Bardo Guest' network; verify whether meeting rooms will have the same access or a separate dedicated meeting network for higher-capacity events.
- Saltgrass Spa open daily 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (appointments required)
- 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment and Peloton bikes (guest/member access only)
- Valet parking at the main entrance; on-site EV charging station
- Daily continental breakfast included via resort fee (check event catering needs separately)
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa (Saltgrass) | Appointments required; guests 18+ |
| Fitness center | 24-hour; guests 18+; Technogym & Peloton |
| Valet & EV charging | Valet available; EV charger on site |
Outdoor events and poolside logistics
Outdoor options include the Courtyard ("The Oasis"), the Event Lawn (poolside), and tented spaces associated with nearby Forsyth Park. The Event Lawn sits between the Carriage House and Bar Bibi and is used for ceremonies and receptions.
The hotel's pool is a 25-meter heated outdoor pool available to resort guests and Club Bardo members year-round from dawn to dusk; poolside events should be planned around those access rules and seasonal Bar Bibi hours.
- Event Lawn — natural outdoor setting adjacent to Bar Bibi and the pool
- Bar Bibi — poolside bar service (seasonal; check current months and hours)
- Confirm rain-plan, permitted decor, tenting, and timeline restrictions with events team
| Outdoor space | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Event Lawn | Poolside adjacency; good for casual outdoor receptions |
| Courtyard ("The Oasis") | Covered, plant-filled terrace for smaller ceremonies or cocktail hours |
| Forsyth Park (tented) | Separate arrangements for tented events; hotel notes tented options near the park |
Booking process, fees and contact points
To request a proposal, use the hotel's private events page or contact the events team directly; the events staff handles proposals, catering, and planner approvals. The hotel's published policies require in-house catering and an approved planner for wedding bookings.
Confirm all fees (room rental, catering minimums, AV labor, service charges, and any resort fee inclusions that may apply) in writing in the event contract before signing.
- Submit an event inquiry through the hotel's private events page
- Ask for a written proposal with itemized fees and a sample contract
- Use the events team to confirm permitted vendors and insurance requirements
| Need | Where to confirm |
|---|---|
| Venue availability & hold | Hotel events team / private events page |
| Catering menus & bar packages | Hotel catering manager |
| Planner approval | Events team (hotel requires an approved planner for weddings) |
