# Savannah's Tallest Rooftop Pool Opens at New Recess Hotel

> The retro-futurist Recess Hotel transforms a 114-year-old landmark with Georgia's highest rooftop pool and private club.
- Title: Savannah's Tallest Rooftop Pool Opens at New Recess Hotel
- Summary: The retro-futurist Recess Hotel transforms a 114-year-old landmark with Georgia's highest rooftop pool and private club. Savannah's historic Manger Building…
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- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/travel/first-look-the-new-recess-hotel-and-club-boasts-savannahs-tallest-rooftop-pool
- Published: 2026-09-16T11:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: recess hotel and club savannah, savannah, georgia, left lane hospitality, jon kully, manger building, rooftop pool, hotel bardo savannah, le flâneur, club recess, leading hotels of the world, luxury hotels
## Savannah's highest rooftop pool
The new Recess Hotel features the city's tallest rooftop pool, perched twelve stories above East Congress Street in the historic Manger Building.
## A 114-year-old skyscraper reborn
The 1912 Manger Building was one of Savannah's first skyscrapers. LEFT LANE preserved original mosaics and arched windows in the renovation.

> People forget the Manger Building was the future once.
## Retro futurist social spaces
The 221-key hotel includes Rumpus Rooms on each floor with Monopoly and Mario Kart games, plus premium snacks for guests seeking analog experiences.
## French brasserie with Savannah flair
Le Flâneur brings Parisian café culture to Savannah with historic mosaic designs. Chef Zach Chancey leads the kitchen.
## Private club for creatives
Club Recess offers 5,500 square feet of members-only space with Friday happy hours, weekend DJ sets and live music for entrepreneurs and makers.
## Multiple bars and wellness spa
The hotel features rooftop bar Kilter, a Lobby Bar, takeout window The Servery, and holistic spa concept SALTGRASS.
## Opening deal for early guests
The first 500 guests get 20% off stays starting at $300 per night, plus a $50 hotel credit and collectible keychain.
## Key takeaway

Savannah's historic Manger Building now houses the Recess Hotel, featuring the city's tallest rooftop pool twelve stories up and a members-only club.