Charleston Boutique Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Charleston
Charleston's boutique hotels distill Southern elegance into intimate, design-forward stays—where historic architecture, bespoke service, and locally sourced amenities invite guests to experience the city's cobblestone streets, culinary scene, and waterfront views with a personal touch. For the best stay, pick a property that matches your plans (historic district for walking and museums, King Street for shopping and nightlife, or the Battery for harbor vistas), book early for peak season, and favor hotels that offer curated local recommendations, distinctive rooms, and on-site dining that highlights Lowcountry flavors.
Best Boutique Hotels in Charleston
Hotel Bella Grace
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Hotel Bennett Charleston
Located in Charleston just steps from Marion Square and about 300 metres from the Charleston Museum and the city centre, Hotel Bennett Charleston is a 5-star property offering an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre, terrace, free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and room service; the on-site restaurant serves American, French and local cuisine, and guests can enjoy an American breakfast with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options on request. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and feature a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV, safe, coffee machine and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and hairdryer, with some rooms offering balconies and city views; nearby attractions include the South Carolina Aquarium, Cannon Park and Charleston Waterfront Park, and Charleston International Airport is 18 km away. - Central, walkable location near Marion Square and main attractions - Luxurious 5-star amenities: outdoor pool, fitness centre and terrace - Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and room service for convenience - Comfortable rooms with coffee machines, some with balconies and city views - On-site restaurant and flexible breakfast options including vegan/dairy-free
The Loutrel
Zero George Street
The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel is a 1920s‑inspired boutique property in Charleston, a less than 4‑minute walk from the historic Charleston City Market and the Port of Charleston, offering guestrooms with flat‑screen cable TVs and iPod docks, complimentary gourmet in‑room continental breakfast, and free WiFi in public areas; hotel highlights include a speakeasy‑style bar serving Prohibition‑era cocktails, personalised butler service (turndown, shoe shine, packing/unpacking), some suites with landmark city‑centre views, seating areas or minibars, and 24‑hour reception and concierge services—Charleston Waterfront Park is about 400 m away, Shops at Charleston Place 644 m, and Charleston International Airport is roughly 15 km distant. - Prime central location near City Market and Waterfront Park - Charming 1920s vibe with a speakeasy cocktail bar - Personalised butler services for added convenience - Complimentary gourmet in‑room breakfast and public WiFi - Select suites with landmark views and extra amenities
Market Pavilion Hotel
Market Pavilion Hotel is a 4-star Downtown Charleston property just a 3-minute walk from Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park (600 m from King Street shopping and 1.6 km from the French Quarter), offering free Wi‑Fi, a rooftop mosaic-bottom pool, daily breakfast with freshly baked pastries by Executive Pastry Chef Gerry Elliot plus coffee, tea and fresh fruit, and two on-site dining options — Grill 225 steakhouse (seafood, extensive wine list and desserts) and the Pavilion Bar on the rooftop terrace serving full lunch and dinner; guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, sitting area and Italian marble baths with separate shower and tub, some suites include concierge parlour access with heavy hors d’oeuvres, and corporate-style meeting rooms as well as private and semi-private dining can be arranged for a fee (College of Charleston is about a 5-minute drive). - Prime downtown location near attractions and King Street shopping - Rooftop pool and terrace dining with city views - Daily breakfast with signature pastries by a pastry chef - Spacious rooms with marble baths; some suites include concierge parlour access - On-site steakhouse and meeting/dining facilities available for events
Hotel Emeline
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool with hot tub and sun terrace, and direct harbor access; air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs, private bathrooms and some have seating areas, and guests can use a free trolley to Sullivan’s Island beach (about a 15-minute drive), enjoy a 24-hour front desk and gift shop, and take part in local activities like golfing and cycling with complimentary bike use. On-site dining includes Bridge Bar (with views of the USS Yorktown and Charleston), Reel Bar, Indigo Grille, and the Charleston Harbor Fish House for open-air waterfront dining and sustainable local seafood. The Cold War Submarine Memorial and USS Yorktown State Park are both about 500 meters away, and Charleston International Airport is roughly 16 km from the property. - Free WiFi and complimentary trolley to Sullivan’s Island beach - Waterfront dining with harbor and USS Yorktown views - Outdoor pool, hot tub and sun terrace - Free use of bicycles and close to historic attractions - 24-hour front desk and convenient on-site amenities
The Pinch Charleston
The Pinch Charleston is a 4-star hotel set in Charleston, just 400 metres from Marion Square, offering rooms with city views alongside amenities such as free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden; the property features a terrace, an on-site restaurant and bar, and provides 24-hour front desk service and concierge assistance for guests. - Prime central location near Marion Square - Complimentary bikes for guests - On-site private parking - Fitness centre and garden spaces - 24-hour front desk and concierge services