While Savannah doesn’t boast the sizeable population of large American metropolises, its picturesque cobble stoned squares lined with towering oak trees attract those with a taste for southern charm and a love for the city’s vibrant art scene.

Nestled within a historic building next to Forsyth Park, the charming Club Bardo also doubles as a resort; featuring 149 rooms (including 50 suites) and boasts an on-site wellness center that doubles as a fitness facility, plus a chic 25-metre pool where guests and members can find a cool haven away from the Georgia heat. The in-house restaurant, Saint Bibiana, in addition to serving an incredible spread of coastal Italian dishes, also hosts cooking classes open to guests and members.

Guests of the club’s hotel, Hotel Bardo, can enjoy a lot of perks that members have access to, making the property accessible for those who want to dip their toes into the member-only lifestyle before splurging on a membership. That being said, members gain preferred room rates, priority reservations, unlimited access to the pool and fitness facilities, access to personal trainers, and entry to a secluded members-only lounge.

The club’s one-time initiation fee is $10,000, with monthly membership dues ranging from $225 to $425, depending on the level of membership. Additionally, members are required to meet a $200 minimum monthly resort spend. Potential members can only apply after the nomination of a founding member.