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The Vendue Charleston's Art HotelvsThe Restoration Hotel
The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel and The Restoration are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Restoration is preferred by most writers compared to The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel. The Restoration has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 13 reviewers like Jetsetter, Fodor's and goop.
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
The Restoration Hotel
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Zagat Oyster Afar Magazine Jetsetter Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide The Telegraph
goop Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "The Restoration on King is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Charleston's lovely historic district. Rich with heritage details, this hotel feature balconies overlooking downtown."
Zagat "Exposed brick and original wood frame the otherwise contemporary decor throughout this boutique hotel featuring posh, fully furnished apartment-style suites replete with a full kitchen."
OysterUpscale
"While rates are high, they aren’t outrageous for a small, luxury venue with only a handful of spacious rooms. Lots of little perks abound." Full review
Afar Magazine "In 2010, the Restoration on King opened with a new concept for Charleston: a small-scale luxury hotel that was contemporary boutique, not traditional B&B." Full review
Jetsetter "Hip home away from home with Southern charm and a rooftop lounge in downtown Charleston." Full review
Star Service "It is better equipped and better looking than even the top time-share properties in town (Lodge Alley and Church Street Inn)." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The Restoration is discreetly tucked away off of King Street, Charleston’s most popular shopping strip." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A seamless, imaginative weaving together of new and existing buildings, The Restoration offers 54 suites, plus a rooftop restaurant and bar." Full review
goop "Staying in one of The Restoration’s smartly decorated suites—which combine classic Southern design with clean, modern touches—is almost akin to staying at a really fabulous Airbnb." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Reclaimed wood-bound hallways lead to 54 rooms over a few buildings, which grow from 500-sq-feet and are awash in modern indigo, some with kitchenettes and washers and dryers." Full review
