The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf ResortvsThe Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel scores slightly higher than The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel scores 81 with praise from 7 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Jetsetter.
The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
From $585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
95.8
"“The service is spectacular, and everything is thoughtfully provided. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you must encounter.”" Full review
Star Service
"The centerpiece of Kiawah Resort, this luxury haven draws fans from near and far." Full review
Gayot
"This beachside hotel is a modern take on a grand 1850's seaside home that happens to be surrounded by ten miles of unspoiled beach, five championship golf courses and two highly-rated tennis centers."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"A grand Five-Star resort, is the place to stay on Kiawah Island, thanks to its spectacular beachfront setting, fine dining and first-class spa." Full review
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Rooms (be sure to ask for an ocean view) have a breezy traditional feel
Travel + Leisure
"The grand oceanfront hotel and spa where a new guest perk is use of a Mercedes Benz for an afternoon." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers 255 balconied rooms, with many overlooking the beach"
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The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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