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This 1920s-inspired boutique Spectator Hotel in Charleston is less than 4 minutes’ walk from the historic Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston. Features include a bar, personalised butler service, and free WiFi in public areas. The bar, styled as a speakeasy, serves Prohibition-era inspired spirits. A gourmet in-room continental breakfast is offered complimentary. A flat-screen cable TV and iPod dock are provided in each boutique-style room at The Spectator Hotel. Some suites have a landmark view of the historic city centre, small seating area, or minibar. Butler services include a personalised experience through services such as turndown service, shoe shine, and packing/unpacking. The reception is open 24 hours, and concierge services are available for added convenience. The hotel is 400 metres from Charleston Waterfront Park and 644 metres from the Shops At Charleston Place. Charleston International Airport is 15 km away.

Overlooking Charleston City Market on Market Street, this historic French Quarter Inn welcomes guests with champagne at check-in and serves a free daily gourmet continental breakfast. Waterfront Park is 450 m away. Breakfast is served in the lobby, terrace, or in-room upon request. A port wine and cheese reception and freshly baked cookies with milk are served every evening. Guests can enjoy flavoured iced teas and snacks all day in the lobby. All vintage-inspired rooms have free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, Blu-Ray and DVD player, and a small refrigerator. Guests can also expect evening turndown service with a local treat. Free bike rental, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available as well. Massages can be requested in-room for a fee. The King Street shopping and dining area is 450 m from the inn. The South Carolina Aquarium are Liberty Square are 16 minutes' walk away.

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This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours. Waterfront Park, Market Street, and Charleston City Market are less than 5 minutes' walk away. Complimentary morning coffee and pastries are provided and drinks can be enjoyed on-site at The Rooftop cocktail bar. Our restaurant, Revival focuses on recipes and/or ingredients from South Carolina’s past. Extras include a daily art reception with wine. A 200-piece rotating art exhibition is on-site at 19 Venue and additional art installations can be enjoyed at 26 Vendue. A free bike hire, indoor and outdoor event space, and art programs are offered as well. Free milk and cookies are included in every nightly turn-down service at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel. Every room features a cable TV and an en suite bathroom. The King Street shopping district is 600 m from the hotel, while Charleston International Airport is 21 km away. Guests will be 350 m from the Port of Charleston and 2 km from the South Carolina Aquarium.

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The Restoration hotel features a library, restaurant, rooftop bar, coffee shop, and boutique store. The hotel is located only 550 meters from the College of Charleston and 9 minutes' walk to Charleston City Market. The continental breakfast is available daily between 8am and 9am in a picnic basket at The Rise Coffee Bar. Breakfast items may include but are not limited to croissants, Danishes, and bagels as well as fresh fruits. Every residential suite at The Restoration boasts exposed brick walls, hardwood flooring, and spacious living areas. Each suite provides a flat-screen TV, and a modern kitchenette or kitchen. Select suites have a washer and dryer. An evening wine and cheese reception is offered nightly between 5pm and 6pm in the estate library. The hotel also offers freshly baked cookies in the evenings. A rooftop bar and grill is open for lunch and dinner, and a coffee shop is also on site. Many shops and restaurants are located in Charleston Historic District and steps from The Restoration. The Fort Sumter Ferry is 1.7 km away.

Overlooking Historic Charleston Harbor and Waterfront Park, this luxury boutique hotel features elegant rooms with a 49-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Extras include a free afternoon wine and cheese reception and rooftop skyline tour. A original artwork, and a small refrigerator are featured in all Old World-inspired rooms at Harbourview Inn. A hardwood desk. A valet laundry service is available Monday through Saturday for a fee. Snacks and iced tea are served in the Atrium Lobby, which also features hand-crafted wood furnishings by Art Welling, a 2nd generation master craftsman. Fresh coffee is available 24 hours in the lobby, and the business centre is open 24 hours. The Gibbes Museum of Art and the Charleston City Market are within 10 minutes' walk of the Charleston Harborview Inn. The South Carolina Aquarium is 1.6 km from the hotel.

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton features on-site dining and is located in Charleston city centre. Each room offers a 55-inch flat-screen TV and guests will have access to an outdoor pool. A work desk, in-room coffee-making facilities, and a cable TV are included. A fitness room is on site at Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton. The Iron Rose is the Restaurant at this Charleston hotel, which is open for all meals and serves Southern Fine Dining Cuisine. The Black Door Cafe mostly serves coffee and pastries. This hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Charleston City Market. White Point Garden on the Ashley River Waterfront is less than 1 mile away.

This 4-star Downtown Charleston hotel is 3 minutes' walk of Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. The hotel offers a rooftop pool with mosaic bottom, free WiFi, as well as 2 on-site restaurants. Grill 225 steakhouse serves fresh seafood with an extensive wine list and dessert menu. Pavilion Bar offers a full lunch and dinner menu on the rooftop terrace. Corporate-style meeting rooms, private dining, and semi-private dining can be arranged for a fee. A flat-screen TV, desk, and sitting area are standard in each guest room at the Market Pavilion Hotel. Extras include an Italian marble bath with a separate shower and bathtub. Some suites include concierge parlour access with heavy hors d’oeuvres. The French Quarter is within 1.6 km of the Market Hotel, while the College of Charleston is 5 minutes' drive away. The King Street shopping district is 600 metres from the hotel.

This historic hotel is located in Charleston city centre 482 metres from College of Charleston and 1.6 km from South Carolina Aquarium. Offerings include 3 restaurants, 4 bars, and a full-service spa. An indoor and outdoor saltwater pool and a fitness centre are featured at the The Charleston Place. Shops and a full-service concierge are also available on site. The rooftop Clocktower Terrace bar located at the pool deck is available to guests. The Charleston Grill is on site, which features live jazz and modern Southern American cuisine. Guests can have breakfast and lunch in the casual Palmetto Cafe or a cocktail in the Thoroughbred Club. Free WiFi, a cable TV, and an en suite with bathrobes are provided in each room at The Charleston Place. Room service is available 24 hours. The hotel is 100 metres from Peninsula Grill, 300 metres from Charleston Historic District and 500 metres from Old Slave Mart Museum. Charleston International Airport is 15 km away.

The historic Dewberry Charleston is a mid-20th century boutique hotel is located in the in the Mendell Rivers Federal building and features an American Southern brasserie-style restaurant and a craft cocktail bar. Spa at the Dewberry, a fitness centre, and library are available as well as the Fieldshop from Garden & Gun on-site shop. The 696 metres of indoor and outdoor event space includes a glass-enclosed rooftop venue. Floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TV, and minibar are standard in every room at the Dewberry Charleston. Extras include an en suite with Vermont marble accents, free toiletries, and slippers. The Charleston Museum, American Theater, and Charleston Farmers Market are 3 minutes’ walk from the Charleston Dewberry hotel. The South Carolina Aquarium is 1 km away.

Built in 1840, this restored boutique hotel is 1 km from the College of Charleston and features a complimentary breakfast on the rooftop terrace and free WiFi. Rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and 750 metres from Waterfront Park. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, an iHome docking station, and small seating area are standard in every guest room at this Charleston Andrew Pinckney Inn. Bathrooms have Italian Travertine porcelain tiles and granite counter tops. Suites have a sofa bed. The reception is open 24 hours, and the concierge desk can help Andrew Pinckney Inn guests schedule horse drawn carriage tours, and museum visits. Valet parking is provided for a daily fee. Charleston City Market is 300 metres from Andrew Pinckney Inn, while Waterfront Park and Washington Square are 9 minutes' walk away. The King Street shopping district is 500 metres away.

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool with a hot tub and sun terrace, and direct harbor access. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room comes with a private bathroom. A free trolley to the beach on Sullivan's Island (15 minutes' drive away) is provided. A 24-hour front desk and gift shop are directly on the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and cycling. The resort also offers free use of bicycles. On-site dining options include Bridge Bar, which offers views of USS Yorktown and Charleston, Reel Bar, and Indigo Grille. Charleston Harbor Fish House features open-air waterfront dining and local seafood. Cold War Submarine Memorial is 500 metres from Beach Club at Charleston Harbor, while USS Yorktown State Park is 500 metres from the property. Charleston International Airport is 16 km away.

This Charleston inn was built in the nineteenth century and is located in the historic district, adjacent from the Historic Charleston City Market. Free WiFi access and a restaurant, the Peninsula Grill, are featured at the property. Each room is decorated with furniture indicative of the late nineteenth century style. A flat-screen cable TV, ironing facilities, and a desk are included in Planters Inn – Charleston rooms. All en suite bathrooms have a bathrobe. Complimentary coffee and orange and mango tea are offered in the parlor in the morning. A business centre is on site as well as a concierge service for guests’ convenience. Newspapers and daily maid service are free. Dock Street Theatre is 6 minutes’ walk away, College of Charleston is 7 minutes’ walk from the historic inn, and Waterfront Park is 950 metres away. Charleston City Market is 1 minutes' walk from the property.