French Quarter InnvsThe Spectator Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, French Quarter Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to The Spectator Hotel. French Quarter Inn ranks #8 in Charleston with approval from 10 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
French Quarter Inn Show All Reviews
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
i
The pillow menu is a luxury; try the big body pillows.
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"French Quarter Inn offers both convenience and pampering with plenty of extras, from warm cookies to specialty pillows." Full review
The Spectator Hotel Show All Reviews
67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure
"A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
i
Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter
"An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's
"A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A beautifully designed boutique hotel with a sexy bar just steps from Charleston's historic market." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks), plus a bit of Jazz Age flair." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Conveniently located near the Charleston City Market, this lovely hotel in a red-brick structure features an environment where Jazz Age glamour meets the Old South." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The four-story hotel houses more than 40 rooms, all of which boast locally designed bedding and products from Deep Steep, a vegan and cruelty-free line of bathroom amenities. " Full review
i
Should any needs arise, sit back and relax—personal butlers are at the beck and call of every guest and will take care of anything from drawing a bath to making dinner reservations.
Independent
"Nods to the Jazz Age and its vintage aesthetic evoke a truly romantic atmosphere, and the hotel just exudes a timeless style...it’s one of the only hotels in town with a butler service"