Inn at Middleton PlacevsWentworth Mansion
Both Inn at Middleton Place and Wentworth Mansion are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Wentworth Mansion scores significantly better than Inn at Middleton Place. Wentworth Mansion comes in at #2 in Charleston with praise from 15 reviews such as Gayot, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Inn at Middleton Place
4290 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Located on the banks of the Ashley River, this country inn offers a peaceful respite from the city—there are even shady hammocks outside for afternoon naps." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Award-winning contemporary design, gracious accommodations, and a setting amid natural beauty are the hallmarks of this elegant inn."
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale hotel situated on the historic Middleton Place Plantation with beautiful gardens, landscaped lakes, and a scenic river." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist South Carolina hideaway on the wooded grounds of a National Historic Landmark." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel, with its award-winning architecture adjacent to a historic plantation, delivers contemporary luxury and unparalleled access to Middleton’s renowned gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"An immersive rural retreat in a modern building on a 17th century plantation fifteen miles west of Charleston." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Locals love to get away here. You’re at a 17th century plantation of well-landscaped gardens, but the design is intentionally minimal and modern." Full review
Frommer's
"The lodge-like rooms are spacious and comfy enough...walking, bike riding, and kayaking on the Ashley River, and horseback riding are some of the activities on offer" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals" Full review
Wentworth Mansion Show All Reviews
149 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401
From $349/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"This elegant inn, a stunning example of Gilded Age architecture, is largely unchanged since the days when it belonged to Francis Silas Rodgers."
Fodor's
"Guests at the most grand inn in town admire the Second Empire antiques and reproductions, the rich fabrics, inset wood paneling, and original stained-glass windows." Full review
Star Service
"Five blocks west of King Street, this is Charleston's best option for those seeking a small, select, full-service hotel with authentic patina in the historic center." Full review
Gayot
"This Second Empire-style home was built between 1885 and 1887... Accommodations range from Mansion Rooms to the Grand Mansion Suite. The latter looks as if it belongs in a European villa."
Zagat
4.0
"Housed in a circa-1886 mansion, this “breathtakingly beautiful” “gem of a hotel” tucked away on residential Wentworth Street features “luxurious” rooms furnished with antiques."
Afar Magazine
"This Gilded Age residence, built for a cotton merchant and his bride in the 1880s, was renovated and opened as a hotel in 1998 after stints as a masonic meeting place and an insurance office." Full review
Jetsetter
"Circa 1886 boutique sleep with a spa and ideal location a short walk to downtown Charleston." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Stately and elegant yet warmly inviting, the Wentworth Mansion offers a unique step back in time." Full review
goop
"Proof that you don’t have to go too far to be completely transported, a stay at Charleston’s Wentworth Mansion is the closest one might come to traveling back in time." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Restored 1887 mansion-hotel in tranquil setting at the edge of Charleston’s historic district." Full review