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The Charleston PlacevsCharleston's NotSo Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Charleston Place scores significantly better than Charleston's NotSo Hostel. Belmond Charleston Place scores 92 with recommendations from 16 publications including Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
The Charleston Place
Concierge
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Frommer's
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Star Service Show All Reviews
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $255/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "A favorite of power brokers, politicians, and movie stars, this stylish 440-room hotel is best enjoyed on an expense account."
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For first-class treatment and stunning views, request a "club level" room.
Fodor's "Even casual passersby enjoy gazing up at the immense handblown Murano glass chandelier in the hotel's open lobby." Full review
Michelin Guide "A curving central staircase graces the lobby of this recently renovated Charleston institution, now operated by Orient Express Hotels, lnc."
DK Eyewitness "Elegantly furnished luxury hotel located in Charleston's historic district close to restaurants, shops, and attractions."
Zagat3.8
"Guests at this 400-plus-room hotel with an enviable "location, location, location" in the “center of town” enjoy "elegance" and "true Southern luxury" in “immaculate” and “spacious” rooms."
Frommer's "Charleston's premier hostelry, an Orient Express Property, is an eight-story landmark in the Historic District that looks like a postmodern French château." Full review
Gayot "This pretty hotel offers a timelessness that matches the city in which it resides."
Condé Nast Traveler "The Italian marble lobby at this eight-story building has a 12-foot crystal chandelier and a Georgian Open Arm staircase that "recall a grand seventeenth-century home."" Full review
Afar Magazine "Occupying a full block in the heart of downtown, Belmond Charleston Place is the largest luxury hotel in the city and has all the perks a seasoned traveler might require." Full review
Star Service "Between King and Meeting streets, this is Charleston's watermark of luxury, a select service-oriented hotel that adjoins an upscale retail development in the heart of the fabled historic district." Full review
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As the new rooms come online demand for them will increase, but be sure to request a new room when checking in.
Charleston's NotSo Hostel
Rough Guide Frommer's
Oyster Fodor's
Lonely Planet
156 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "Appealing, very friendly hostel in a double-porched 1850 house on the northern edge of downtown."
Frommer's "This is an excellent bargain considering the Historic District is within walking distance (in fact, it’s the only hostel in the city)." Full review
OysterBudget
"An affordable option in historic downtown Charleston that's popular with young budget travelers and backpackers... clean and simple rooms." Full review
Fodor's "A small enclave of 1840s-era buildings make up this homey, idyllic hostel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is creaky and inviting." Full review
