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The Charleston PlacevsThe Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
Belmond Charleston Place and Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Belmond Charleston Place ranks significantly higher than Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel. Belmond Charleston Place comes in at 92 with praise from 16 publications including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
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.
The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel Fodor's Frommer's Star Service
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "If you want to park your car and enjoy the rest of your vacation exploring Charleston by foot, this upscale property operated by the Marriott chain is the place for you." Full review
Frommer's "Built in 2001, with a massive renovation completed in 2008, this is the most upscale member of the extended Marriott family of chain hotels in historic Charleston." Full review
Star Service "Well-situated in the heart of town...this upbeat, upscale commercial kingpin clobbers the Marriott and Doubletree with its excellent service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bold, contemporary colors accent these Marriott rooms, with upper suite balconies affording great views of the Holy City skyline, as does the rooftop pool." Full review
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Live jazz bar The Mezz is half a block away for cocktails and great food, but don't miss the Renaissance's own destination restaurant, Barony Tavern, helmed by one of Charleston's original star chefs, Robert Carter.
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a top notch, Marriott branded, completely refurbished hotel with all the technological perks you would expect." Full review
