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The Restoration HotelvsWild Dunes Resort
Both The Restoration and Wild Dunes Resort are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Restoration is the choice of most professionals compared to Wild Dunes Resort. The Restoration scores 91 with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, goop and Oyster.
The Restoration Hotel
Gayot
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
Wild Dunes Resort
Fodor's Star Service Jetsetter Oyster
Travel + Leisure
5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2734
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Guests, which include many families in the summer, have a long list of recreational options—such as Tom Fazio golf courses and nationally ranked tennis programs." Full review
Star Service "This property is a wonderfully landscaped 1,600-acre collection of taupe villas covering the entire north side of this island." Full review
Jetsetter "A 1,600-acre seaside retreat, with highly acclaimed golf courses and condos that can sleep up to six guests." Full review
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Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds.
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Wild Dunes Resort is a huge 458-room property located on the beach in a gated community at the end of the Isle of Palms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The resort occupies 1,600 acres of private oceanfront property, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other." Full review
