The Restoration Hotelvs20 South Battery
Both The Restoration and Battery Carriage House Inn are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Restoration ranks significantly better than Battery Carriage House Inn. The Restoration is ranked #3 in Charleston with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as goop, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
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75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"The Restoration on King is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Charleston's lovely historic district. Rich with heritage details, this hotel feature balconies overlooking downtown."
Zagat
"Exposed brick and original wood frame the otherwise contemporary decor throughout this boutique hotel featuring posh, fully furnished apartment-style suites replete with a full kitchen."
Oyster
Upscale
"While rates are high, they aren’t outrageous for a small, luxury venue with only a handful of spacious rooms. Lots of little perks abound." Full review
Afar Magazine
"In 2010, the Restoration on King opened with a new concept for Charleston: a small-scale luxury hotel that was contemporary boutique, not traditional B&B." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip home away from home with Southern charm and a rooftop lounge in downtown Charleston." Full review
Star Service
"It is better equipped and better looking than even the top time-share properties in town (Lodge Alley and Church Street Inn)." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The Restoration is discreetly tucked away off of King Street, Charleston’s most popular shopping strip." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A seamless, imaginative weaving together of new and existing buildings, The Restoration offers 54 suites, plus a rooftop restaurant and bar." Full review
goop
"Staying in one of The Restoration’s smartly decorated suites—which combine classic Southern design with clean, modern touches—is almost akin to staying at a really fabulous Airbnb." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Reclaimed wood-bound hallways lead to 54 rooms over a few buildings, which grow from 500-sq-feet and are awash in modern indigo, some with kitchenettes and washers and dryers." Full review
20 South Battery
20 S Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
From $257/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"In one of the largest antebellum neighborhoods of Charleston, this inn offers guest rooms in a somewhat eccentric carriage house behind the main building." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Step through the iron gates and into this secluded 11-room treasure, where an interior garden filled with roses and whimsically trimmed topiary hedges begs you to sit down for a cup of tea." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dating back to 1843, the Battery Carriage House Inn is located along the city's famous area known as The Battery and offers views of Charleston Harbor and historic Fort Sumter." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"This "beautiful" 11-room inn provides a “charming historic locale” for guests hoping to “experience old Charleston” in the heart of the neighborhood south of Broad Street."
Fodor's
"Facing White Point Gardens, this 19th-century house has views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor from the front steps." Full review