Inn at Middleton PlacevsAnsonborough Inn
Both Inn at Middleton Place and Ansonborough Inn are recommended by professionals. On balance, Inn at Middleton Place ranks marginally higher than Ansonborough Inn. Inn at Middleton Place comes in at #11 in Charleston with endorsements from 9 sources like The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Inn at Middleton Place
4290 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Located on the banks of the Ashley River, this country inn offers a peaceful respite from the city—there are even shady hammocks outside for afternoon naps." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Award-winning contemporary design, gracious accommodations, and a setting amid natural beauty are the hallmarks of this elegant inn."
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale hotel situated on the historic Middleton Place Plantation with beautiful gardens, landscaped lakes, and a scenic river." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist South Carolina hideaway on the wooded grounds of a National Historic Landmark." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel, with its award-winning architecture adjacent to a historic plantation, delivers contemporary luxury and unparalleled access to Middleton’s renowned gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"An immersive rural retreat in a modern building on a 17th century plantation fifteen miles west of Charleston." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Locals love to get away here. You’re at a 17th century plantation of well-landscaped gardens, but the design is intentionally minimal and modern." Full review
Frommer's
"The lodge-like rooms are spacious and comfy enough...walking, bike riding, and kayaking on the Ashley River, and horseback riding are some of the activities on offer" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals" Full review
Ansonborough Inn
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Rustic-cum-nautical décor and huge rooms, big enough to house an entire family, set this all-suite B&B apart from the historic district's lace-and-doily crowd."
Fodor's
"At this boutique hotel boasting a number of large, comfortable suites, you can indulge in evening wine and cheese on the rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city and Cooper River." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A central atrium done up with burnished pine, exposed beams and nautical-themed oil paintings makes this intimate Historic District hotel feel like being inside an antique sailing ship." Full review
Star Service
"On a charming street of residential town houses, this is a tightly run, midrange ship, loft-inspired, with a bayside location just two blocks from the market area." Full review
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range boutique hotel with charming interiors... offers a free breakfast." Full review
Frommer's
"The Ansonborough retains its enormous exposed pinewood beams and cavernous three-story lobby. The extra spacious rooms are comfy, with 25-foot ceilings, attractive furniture, modern granite bathrooms" Full review