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The Vendue Charleston's Art HotelvsHarbourView Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Harbourview Inn scores significantly higher than The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel. Harbourview Inn comes in at 86 with accolades from 11 sources like Concierge, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel
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19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "Two 19th-century warehouses have been transformed into an inn with nooks and crannies filled with antiques." Full review
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Ask for one of the renovated rooms—each is themed around a notable person from Charleston history.
Frommer's "This three-story inn manages to convey some of the personalized touches of a B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet "This teeny boutique hotel, in the part of downtown known as the French Quarter, is decked out in a trendy mix of exposed brick and eccentric antiques." Full review
Star Service "This hotel's proximity to restaurants, shops and everything of historical significance is another strong point.
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Lonely Planet "This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart modern style...Simplicity and comfort blend seamlessly in rooms in the main building, while eye-catching art adds oomph to classically styled rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "On-site docents ready to guide you around the property's exhibition spaces, an artist-in-residence whose studio is open to visitors, and pieces from local galleries available for sale." Full review
Jetsetter "Southern charm in Charleston with in-room fireplaces, a rooftop bar and Lowcountry fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Vendue, located in a building where America's first female newspaper publisher made history, strikes the perfect balance between Charleston's rich heritage and its fun, eclectic present." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sleek 84-room 'arts hotel' is comprised of two buildings formed out of a series of reclaimed 18th-century red brick warehouses on both sides of a palmetto-lined street." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel with a delightful mix of old and new in the city's historic district." Full review
HarbourView Inn
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2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge "If you want to be right in the historic district, this hotel in an old shipping warehouse is steps from the harbor, Old City Market, and Lower King Street's antique row."
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Request one that overlooks the Waterfront Park along the Cooper River.
Fodor's "Calming earth tones and rattan furniture soothe; four-poster beds and sea-grass rugs complete the Lowcountry look." Full review
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If you ask for a room facing the harbor, you can gaze out onto the kid-friendly fountain and 8 acres of Waterfront Park.
OysterUpscale
"Harbour View Inn is a historic landmark, and the only waterfront hotel downtown." Full review
Star Service "Across the street from Waterfront Park, next to the more florid Vendue Inn, this purpose-built, full-service hotel frequently pops up on popular lists of Charleston's Top 10 lodgings." Full review
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Best choose a unit on the third floor to guarantee a water vista.
Michelin Guide "This historic district property overlooks Charleston Harbor. Low country-style guest rooms feature four-poster beds, wicker chests and seagrass rugs."
Gayot "Simple can either be stark or strikingly elegant---in the case of this hotel, its the latter. This stately brick building is well-located overlooking a pretty fountain plaza."
Jetsetter "Boutique inn with classic Charleston style just steps from the harbor and the city’s best sights." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Friendly staff and a prime harbour-front location make HarbourView Inn a choice spot for those visiting Charleston." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located across the street from the Cooper River, the hotel is a great spot for visitors who like exploring on foot and getting to know their destination. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"For top-tier service and a private rooftop bar with sunset views, you can't do any better." Full review
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If you're looking for a little more luxury, then request the historic part of the hotel (the staff calls that location 1A).
