With bleisure travel on the rise, The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, is setting a new standard for how modern professionals extend work trips into meaningful stays. Located in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, The Ann is the first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property in the mainland U.S. and caters to both short- and long-term travelers with apartment-style suites and full residential amenities.
Why The Ann is the ideal place to stay for bleisure guests:
- Hybrid model: 157 apartment-style suites ranging from studios to four-bedroom lofts. Purpose-built for both short and extended stays with full kitchens, separate living/work spaces, in-unit laundry, pet-friendly suites, weekly housekeeping (with more available on request), and a 24/7 in-person front desk. This is a contrast to digital-first or Airbnb-style stays with fexible stays from one night to multiple months.
- High-speed Wi-Fi and dedicated work zones
- A reimagined extended stay through a boutique lens, with thoughtful amenities like a guest-only gym, outdoor pool, and the Malin co-workspace, a design-forward coworking space by SCAD alumni offers a polished, hospitality-driven place to plug in just across the street. The on-site restaurant, Little James, serves Mediterranean-inspired, all-day bites and cocktails in an inviting environment for both guests and locals.
- Fully integrated with Marriott Bonvoy, so guests can earn and redeem points just like at a traditional hotel, but with the comfort and flexibility of apartment living. The Ann is part of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, a new soft brand that offers more space and independence in individually branded buildings, but with the consistency and support of the Marriott ecosystem.
What is Bleisure Travel
a blend of business and leisure travel. It’s when someone travels for work but adds personal time — either before, during, or after the trip — to relax, explore, or take a mini-vacation.
Key Points:
- Who does it? Common among remote workers, digital nomads, and professionals attending conferences or meetings.
- Why it’s popular: Companies are more flexible with remote work, and employees want to make the most of business trips.
- Benefits: Boosts employee satisfaction, promotes work-life balance, and can save money (e.g., personal travel tagged onto a company-paid flight).
- Challenges: Can raise issues with expense policies, insurance coverage, and maintaining productivity.
