Charleston's NotSo HostelvsThe Dewberry Charleston
Both Charleston's NotSo Hostel and The Dewberry Charleston are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Dewberry Charleston scores slightly better than Charleston's NotSo Hostel. The Dewberry Charleston comes in at #14 in Charleston with praise from 9 reviews including Fodor's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Afar Magazine.
Charleston's NotSo Hostel
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
Oyster
Budget
"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
The Dewberry Charleston Show All Reviews
334 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler
"In addition to 155 guest rooms, including Grand Suites overlooking the park, the most talked-about element of this project is the main restaurant, Henrietta’s." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This mid-century modern gem in midtown Charleston positions itself as “Southern reimagined”, with impeccable attention to detail and design." Full review
Jetsetter
"Charming, mid-century modern stay in downtown Charleston with up-to-the-minute amenities and a swanky dining scene." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Don Draper would approve of The Dewberry hotel in Charleston, where the mid-century decor is straight out of Mad Men." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a repurposed midcentury modern office building, the Dewberry embraces a vintage, Mad Men-esque aesthetic." Full review
Fodor's
"What was once a vacant Federal office building is now The Dewberry: one of Charleston’s chicest hotels." Full review
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If the weather’s nice, request a seat in the Tree House: a tucked-away portion of Henrietta’s outdoor seating space that features a bar table salvaged from a decaying oak tree that once stood on the property.
Lonely Planet
"Once an abandoned federal office building, this former eyesore was tinkered with by architects for eight years before reopening as a glistening ode to mid-century, modern design." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Dewberry is a sophisticated pastiche of time-honored Southern style and streamlined mid-century modern design inspired by the hotel’s original building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Dewberry, which describes itself as "offering old-world charm with a distinctive modern edge," is downtown, just a block from King Street"
Charleston Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"Though you won't see it on any of Charleston's carriage tours, The Dewberry could very well serve as a model of the city's tradition for architectural preservation" Full review