Best Luxury Hotels In Charleston
Originally founded in 1670 around its port, this deep south city is now a blend of modernist art culture and historic gems. Come here to wander the cobblestone streets and admire the pastel antebellum houses of the French Quarter and Battery districts. Or to check out artists’ studios, catch some experimental theatre and savour South Carolina’s cuisine. Those wishing to swim or surf can do so at one of five beaches. You may spot pineapples at the entrance of venues and homes; the fruit is traditionally used in the “holy city” as a method of demonstrating hospitality.
The Loutrel
(4 stars) Set in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, The Loutrel is a 50-room luxury boutique hotel that seamlessly blends contemporary sophistication with the city’s rich architectural heritage. Opened in November 2021 the property draws inspiration from Charleston’s renowned gardens and classic Lowcountry design, creating an inviting retreat for discerning travelers...
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The Dewberry Charleston
(5 stars) This mid-century modernist construction overlooking Marion Square was once the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building, first commissioned by President Kennedy back in the 1960s. It became The Dewberry in 2016, forming 154 ADA compliant bedrooms and suites...
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Hotel Bennett
(5 stars) The Charleston-based Bennett family are behind this grande dame, a hotel reflecting Charleston’s elegant and graceful nature. Hotel Bennett opened in 2019, but was in the planning for over a decade prior...
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Wentworth Mansion
(5 stars) Dating back to the Gilded Age, this was once the private home of wealthy cotton merchant Francis Silas Rodgers and his 14-strong family (plus 24 servants). Built in the Second Empire style by architect Daniel G. Waynes, it has a rooftop cupola and spans 24,000-square-feet over four floors. Now a boutique hotel, it has 50 bedrooms, some of which have hot tubs for two and library nooks...
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Planters Inn
(4 stars) Stay in the Historic District in one of 64 bedrooms at Planters Inn. Built in 1844, it retains a period feel, with handcrafted four-poster beds from the Baker Historic Charleston Collection, 10-foot ceilings, working fireplaces and antique furnishings...
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Grand Bohemian Charleston, Autograph Collection
(4 stars) Art lovers will revel in the Grand Bohemian Gallery, a key feature of this trendy hotel. The elegant white four-storey property was completed in 2014, incorporating a light-filled lobby with a pink chandelier and a soaring ceiling...
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