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…
Must-see hotels in South Carolina
Charleston
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…
Lowcountry
The city's most sought-after stay is a lovingly restored 18th-century Federalist mansion on the waterfront that once belonged to the well-respected and…
Charleston
Live – if only for a night – like a well-heeled Charlestonian at this lovingly restored, C 1804 property in quiet, residential Ansonborough. The adorable…
Greenville
This fun six-room inn occupies a '50s-era former boarding house downtown. It feels like a hostel but features colorfully decked-out private rooms that are…
Charleston
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…
Lowcountry
This playful B&B is defined by its Tommy Bahama flair, with lots of wicker and rattan furnishings, surfboard decor and Jimmy Buffett on repeat in the…
South Carolina
Brimming with Civil War artifacts and period antiques, one of the few antebellum homes to survive in Columbia is now a lovely B&B and a small museum to…
Charleston
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…
Charleston
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…
Greenville
A six-room downtown B&B with quaint themed rooms. We dig the downstairs Brass Giraffe room, with epic walk-in shower, and the upstairs Green Rabbit and…
Lowcountry
The most romantic of Beaufort's B&Bs, this sumptuously grand white-columned mansion is straight out of Gone with the Wind. Antique furnishings are found…
Lowcountry
A great budget option, this 643-acre park southwest of downtown Charleston has meadows, a marsh and a dog park. You can rent bikes ($10 per day) and…
Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Lowcountry
Ready to swank it up? Consider an idyll at the Sanctuary, sitting prettily by the sea 21 miles south of downtown Charleston. Hotel rooms glow with freshly…
Charleston
Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is…
Lowcountry
In affordable Mt Pleasant, this pale yellow-and-blue clapboard house is a homey, relaxing option tucked into a historic fishing community. It's under the…
South Carolina
In French, domestique means 'servant'. In road cycling, it means competing for the benefit of the team leader. So it's fitting that Lance Armstrong's…
Charleston
Elegant and centrally located, this upscale historic hotel has added some fabulous new rooms, including the most sumptuous quarters in the city. The 1460…
Lowcountry
This independently owned Holiday Inn is the most affordable (and closest to the beach) of Hilton Head's sandside resorts. Earth-toned and whimsical (note…
Charleston
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…
Lowcountry
Set in a 1912 colonial home, this elegant but quirky B&B features three charming guest rooms with queen canopy beds and tasteful antique furnishings and…
Charleston
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…
Lowcountry
With its soothing rust-orange and beige color palette, outdoor fire-pit lounges and calming ponds throughout, Shipyard Plantation's Sonesta Resort and its…
Charleston
This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals. There's…
Lowcountry
A great choice for those seeking a sporty but low-key spot, this beachfront hideaway was revamped in 2016 and features some of the largest rooms on the…
South Carolina
This eight-room B&B is tucked away in Columbia’s historic-homes district, and, while not itself historic, was built to the historical standards of the…
Lowcountry
The chic City Loft Hotel adds a refreshing dash of modern style to a town heavy on historic homes and stately oak trees. Enjoy flat-screen TVs in the…
Hampton Inn Broadway at the Beach
South Carolina
The bright, renovated rooms overlooking the lake and Broadway at the Beach are a great choice at this hotel. If you're traveling with preteens, you may…
Charleston
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…
Lowcountry
Renovated in 2017, this glistening white dockside retreat on Shem Creek is close to all the waterfront restaurants, with awesome views of the harbor and…
South Carolina
Sleep beneath the pines or rent a cabin, all just steps from the shore. During summer, cabins must be rented on a weekly basis, and there's a two-night…
Hunting Island State Park Campground
Lowcountry
At one of South Carolina's most visited parks, you can park your RV under pine trees or palm trees. Several sites have views of the beach. All sites are…
Greenville
This grand hotel, which originally opened in 1925, is in the heart of downtown Greenville, just steps from the Reedy River Falls. Past guests include…
Greenville
Hip and centrally located, downtown Greenville's Aloft is defined by well-placed, brightly colored pillows and over-the-top dog-friendliness (its…
South Carolina
Join Cisco the Bolivian llama and a sheep, a potbellied pig, three pygmy goats, two miniature horses and four cats on 10 acres of pastoral lands. Stay in…
South Carolina
Like its sister property in Greenville, this charming and well-appointed inn is just off the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail and contains a variety of…
Charleston
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…
Best Western Plus Grand Stand Inn & Suites
South Carolina
We're not accustomed to championing chain hotels, but the rates here are reasonable, the beach is steps away, there's a fitness and business center and…
South Carolina
A three-minute drive from the visitor center, along the entrance road to Congaree National Park, this leafy but sometimes-crowded campground offers 14…
Lowcountry
A romantic, nautical-themed boutique property overlooking the Folly River. The 10 rooms on three floors all have comfy king beds with headboards made from…
