Must-see hotels in Charleston

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…

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…

Live – if only for a night – like a well-heeled Charlestonian at this lovingly restored, C 1804 property in quiet, residential Ansonborough. The adorable…

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…

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…

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…

Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is…

Elegant and centrally located, this upscale historic hotel has added some fabulous new rooms, including the most sumptuous quarters in the city. The 1460…

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…

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…

This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals. There's…

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…

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…

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…

One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks),…

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…

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…

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…