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The Charleston PlacevsFrench Quarter Inn
Both Belmond Charleston Place and French Quarter Inn are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Belmond Charleston Place ranks significantly higher than French Quarter Inn. Belmond Charleston Place ranks #1 in Charleston with accolades from 16 reviews like Jetsetter, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Charleston Place
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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.
French Quarter Inn Concierge Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Afar Magazine
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166 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $272/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Overlooking Charleston Market, this "quiet hotel" opened nine years ago, but has eighteenth-century decor accented by creams and gold with red and blue touches."
Fodor's "Guests appreciate the lavish seasonal breakfasts, the afternoon wine-and-cheese reception, and evening cookies and milk at this boutique hotel." Full review
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The pillow menu is a luxury; try the big body pillows.
OysterUpscale
"This stately historic boutique is one of Charleston's best-known hotels, and has plenty of charming southern details." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"A little bit southern, a little bit Parisian, Charleston’s 50-room French Quarter Inn has plenty of charm." Full review
Star Service "Near the more traditional Planters Inn and the similarly sleek Market Pavilion, this crisp, contemporary creation overlooks the Open Market and St. Philip's steeple." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"If it’s Old World charm you’re in search of, you’ve found the right address." Full review
Afar Magazine "Champagne awaits guests upon check-in, and the rooms are decorated in vibrant shades of red, gold, and black, with toile bedspreads and damask upholstered furniture." Full review
Jetsetter "Quaint Charleston sleep in the center of the historic district, with chic Provençal style and gracious service." Full review
Lonely Planet "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 exploring downtown." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"French Quarter Inn offers both convenience and pampering with plenty of extras, from warm cookies to specialty pillows." Full review
