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The Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA) and Hilton have officially broken ground on the Signia by Hilton Savannah, a 444-room convention headquarters hotel slated to open in mid-2028.
Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which also manages the Savannah Convention Center, the property will anchor the city’s expanding riverfront convention district and be managed by Hilton.
Following the highly successful 2024 debut of Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the Savannah project continues the brand’s rapid expansion across Georgia. The forthcoming hotel will be the first Signia by Hilton in Savannah, blending approachable luxury with purpose-built meetings and events facilities.
“Today is a grand day for Savannah, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia,” Mark Smith, SGCCA board chairman, said in a statement. “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.”
“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,” Amy King, vice president of luxury and mixed-use development at Hilton, added. “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.”
According to Joseph Marinelli, president and CEO of Visit Savannah, the project marks a pivotal addition to the destination’s meetings and conventions landscape.
“The addition of the new Signia by Hilton Savannah, along with the recently expanded Savannah 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,” Marinelli said. “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 serving as co-developers of the project. The Signia by Hilton Savannah will feature more than 34,000 square feet of event space, including a 13,000-square-foot ballroom, five food and beverage outlets, an outdoor pool, and Club Signia, a premium guest experience.
“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.”
The property’s design will emphasize modern Southern sophistication, with locally inspired architecture, a grand lobby, smart guestroom technology, a rooftop bar with panoramic river views, and a fitness-forward wellness offering.
When it opens, Signia by Hilton Savannah guests will have access to Hilton Honors, the company’s award-winning loyalty program.
The hotel joins a growing global pipeline for Hilton’s Signia brand, which continues to target high-profile convention and mixed-use markets. Upcoming openings include Signia by Hilton Indianapolis (2026) and Signia by Hilton Amman, the brand’s first international location.
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