Routinely named a top stay in the country, this Gilded Age mansion would be the ideal setting for an elaborate Clue dinner party – and who wouldn't die…
Must-see hotels in Charleston
- WTop ChoiceWentworth Mansion
- 1Top Choice15 Church Street
Tucked into a historic home in the heart of South of Broad, this charming B&B largely flies under the radar. But those who stumble upon it are treated to…
- ZTop ChoiceZero George Street
Live – if only for a night – like a well-heeled Charlestonian at this lovingly restored, C 1804 property in quiet, residential Ansonborough. The adorable…
- ATop ChoiceAnsonborough Inn
Droll neo-Victorian touches such as the closet-sized British pub and the formal portraits of dogs add a sense of fun to this intimate Historic District…
- VVendue
This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart, modern style. Reimagined as an art hotel in a 2014 renovation, it displays artwork property-wide (all…
- RRestoration
Spanish-moss-draped, 200-year-old B&Bs are cool and all, but if you skew more hip and contemporary than antebellum and antique, this all-suite hipster…
- NNot So Hostel
Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is…
- PPlanters Inn
Elegant and centrally located, this upscale historic hotel has added some fabulous new rooms, including the most sumptuous quarters in the city. The 1460…
- DDewberry
Once an abandoned federal office building, this former eyesore was tinkered with by architects for eight years before reopening as a glistening ode to mid…
- FFrench Quarter Inn
Under the same ownership as the nearby Spectator, this genteel, welcoming hotel is not historic (it was built in 2002), but it is well placed for…
- IInn at Middleton Place
This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals. There's…
- JJasmine House Inn
A sister property of the lovely Indigo Inn, this Greek Revival, apricot-colored mansion across the street offers a bit more intimacy and privacy with its…
- JJohn Rutledge House Inn
Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution. Why not stay in his grand, lovingly restored mansion? The central…
- IIndigo Inn
This snazzy 40-room inn enjoys a prime location in the middle of the Historic District and has an oasis-like private courtyard, where guests can enjoy…
- SSpectator
One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks),…
- 11837 Bed & Breakfast
Close to the College of Charleston, this B&B may bring to mind the home of your eccentric, antique-loving aunt. The 1837 has nine charmingly overdecorated…
- HHistoric Charleston B&B
One of the best ways to get to know Charleston is to stay at a small home where the owners serve up authentic Southern breakfasts and dole out great local…
- TTown & Country Inn & Suites
About 5 miles west of downtown Charleston, Town & Country offers modern and stylish rooms at a reasonable price. The inn is a good launchpad if you want…