The Renaissance Revival style mansion was designed by DeWitt Bruyn and originally constructed in 1892 for $25,000 by ironworks magnate and Irish immigrant William Kehoe. The Kehoe family occupied the house until 1930.  Over the next 60 years, the property had various owners and was used as a boarding house, funeral parlor and was once owned by Alabama and New York Jets football star Joe Namath.  In 1992, the mansion was turned into a Bed and Breakfast Inn and named the William Kehoe House.

Kehoe House Bed and Breakfast Inn 123 Habersham St Savannah, Geogia

The exterior is comprised of red brick, terra cotta moldings and iron.  All verandas, outside staircases, railings and trim and the Corinthian columns are made of cast iron, manufactured by William Kehoe�s iron foundry.  Eighteen fireplaces adorn the interior. With 12-feet high ceilings, intricate oak moldings and hard-pine wood floors throughout the property, the Inn boasts a collection of period furnishings and artwork.  It also has a modern elevator servicing all floors, a double parlor, music room, formal dining room, executive boardroom and a meeting room. An intimate side garden and a private garden courtyard highlight the beautifully landscaped grounds. 

Through a renovation and refurbishment, the interior and guestrooms will reflect the sense of southern hospitality, history and romance with gilded mirrors, opulent fabrics and antique chandeliers.  Each guestroom will feature all-white queen or king- size bedding with contrasting colors in each room, armoire, stereo CD player, 27 inch color televisions and exquisite private bath with unique accoutrements.   Some rooms offer separate sitting areas and guests have the option of either a balcony or verandah view of the beautifully landscaped courtyard or Columbia Square.  The Kehoe House will re-open on Friday, September 12, 2003 for guests and functions.

�We are very thrilled to add the Kehoe House to The Kessler Collection�, states Richard C. Kessler, president and CEO of The Kessler Enterprise, Inc.   We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality service, product and hospitality to our guests, commensurate with the four plus diamond levels our guests have come to expect within The Kessler Collection.  We are looking forward to becoming involved in the historic Savannah community.�

Keeping with the Kessler Collection food and beverage standards, the Kehoe House�s culinary offerings will be made from fresh local ingredients.  In remembrance of William Kehoe, the chefs will also utilize iron skillets to prepare select dishes.  Guests can select from the extensive made-to-order breakfast menu consisting of Baked Peach French Toast, Iron Skillet Apple Pancakes, Citrus Pecan Waffles, omelets and eggs prepared any style or from the continental breakfast menu that offers fresh muffins, fruit, yogurt, cereal and granola.  Additionally, afternoon tea, hors d�oeuvres and fine wine from the esoteric wine cellar, featuring small production estate bottled wine, will be offered. 

The Kehoe House�s 2,000 square-foot meeting room is ideal for rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, social gatherings, dinner parties or business meetings.    Guests can also select from a customized menu to fit the needs of their event.

The Kehoe House shares the legendary name and refined standards of Richard C. Kessler�s hotel collection.  The Kessler Collection includes the AAA four-diamond Casa Monica Hotel in historic, St. Augustine, FL; the AAA four-diamond Westin Grand Bohemian � voted 2002 Westin Hotel�s �Best in Brand� in Orlando; the AAA four-diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration; Hampton Inn Savannah North; Doubletree Castle Hotel in Orlando; Sheraton Studio City Hotel in Orlando; Red Horse Inn in Orlando; and the Sheraton Safari Hotel� an affiliated property, in Orlando.