The only home of a signer of the United States Constitution that now serves as both a living national historic landmark as well as an inn, the John Rutledge House Inn® mixes its original features in a charming historic setting with incredible amenities and a timeless sense of Charleston’s heart and soul.

Historic and luxurious, the John Rutledge House Inn® is both an important historical landmark and a bed and breakfast in the heart of charleston sc. Spend your days exploring Charleston’s shopping district, delicious dining options, and southern hospitality at our one-of-a-kind inn.

Home to 19 elegant rooms and suites—each unique in both size and architectural details, the John Rutledge House Inn® offers luxurious amenities that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Whether you join us in the main house or one of our two charming carriage houses, you are sure to revel in the grand comfort of our historic Charleston inn.

From 12-foot high ceilings to Italian marble gas fireplaces, the ethereal guest rooms and suites of the historic John Rutledge House Inn® emanate an elegance of an era bygone, and the experience is just as enticing.

After a day of exploring Charleston, there’s nothing quite like returning home to your cozy Broad Street accommodations and joining fellow guests for a complimentary evening drink of port, sherry, or brandy before retiring to your suite.

Main House Grand Suites
Perfect for romantic getaways or family vacations, these 900-square-foot suites feature 12-foot high ceilings, canopy beds, Italian marble gas fireplaces, period antiques, reproduction furniture, and spacious bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and walk-in showers. Original wood doors separate the sleeping and living areas to accommodate entertaining or added privacy.

Main House Mini Suite
The elegant, 500-square-foot Mini Suite includes a canopy bed, original details, 12-foot high ceilings, an Italian marble gas fireplace, and a spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub and walk-in shower.

Carriage House Rooms
These secluded carriage house rooms add a bit of romance and privacy to your stay and boast period antiques, reproduction furniture, and private bathrooms. Bathrooms will have either a shower or shower/tub combination.

Bring Your Celebration to the South
Our stunning historic setting welcomes gatherings of all kinds. From milestone celebrations to reunions and weddings, events at the John Rutledge House Inn® combine beauty, history, and warm service in true Charleston style.

Local guide to Charleston
Our team of local experts have put their seasoned knowledge to use and crafted the perfect manual of must-have experiences during your stay in Charleston. Allow our recommendations to beacon your trip, making navigating our spirited city that much easier.

Truly one of America’s favorite places, the historic city of Charleston is a delight to all who enjoy Southern charm and hospitality. History buffs, beach lovers, foodies, and all sorts of adventurers will enjoy exploring our sunny seaside town.

Heyward-Washington House
Experience what life was like in 18th-century Charleston at this beautifully preserved historic house, featuring colonial furniture and formal gardens.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Once a prisoner of war facility during the American Revolutionary War, Exchange and Provost has quite a history. Don’t miss this must-see national landmark.

Fort Sumter
Take in the beauty of Charleston as you cruise aboard a boat to Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War occurred in 1861.

Morris Island
Take a scenic boat ride to historic Morris Island, an 840-acre uninhabited island that once served as a strategic location during the American Civil War.

Sullivan’s Island Beach
From learning about the Revolutionary War at Fort Moultrie to kiteboarding on the shoreline, there’s so much fun to be had at Sullivan’s Island.

Folly Beach
Experience “the Edge of America” at Folly Beach, home to countless surf spots and a wonderfully eclectic collection of shops and restaurants.

Circa 1886 Restaurant
For a romantic evening, there’s no better choice than Wentworth Mansion’s Circa 1886, featuring Southern-inspired dishes and an extensive wine list.

Fast & French Inc. (Gaulart & Maliclet)
Gaulart & Maliclet, also known as Fast & French, is a bustling cafe with breakfast, lunch, and night specials, as well as coffee, beer, and French wines.

Pleasing Terrors
Get to know the history of Charleston in a uniquely exciting way on one of Charleston’s most beloved haunted walking tours.

Ghost City Tours
Learn about the brave souls that once fought in some of Charleston’s fiercest battles on this unique paranormal tour of the city.

Bulldog Haunted Jail Tour
Enter the cells once home to Charleston’s most infamous criminals on this behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Old City Jail.

Historic Charleston City Market
One of the nation’s oldest public markets, the Charleston City Market offers fantastic souvenirs of all kinds.

John Pope Antiques
In the heart of the Historic District, discover an enchanting world of international antiques, artfully curated by SCAD graduate John Pope.

Blue Bicycle Books
Charleston’s premier locally-owned bookstore, Blue Bicycle Books connects readers to writers and carries a diverse collection of new and used literature.

Charleston Harbor Tour
Hop aboard the Carolina Belle and experience the history and sights of the Holy City, from Fort Sumter to St. Michael’s Church to the dolphins and pelicans.

Nature Adventures Kayak Rentals
Rent a kayak any day of the week from Nature Adventures and explore Shem Creek or one of Charleston’s numerous waterways.

Charleston SUP Safaris
Voted the best stand-up paddle company in Charleston, Charleston SUP Safaris will teach you to paddleboard and guide you through the salt marsh ecosystem.

Website: www.johnrutledgehouseinn.com

Rooms: 19

Price: from 348 EUR per night

Named after our actual street address, Zero George is comprised of sixteen lush guest rooms and studios in three painstakingly restored historic residences and two brick carriage houses that surround our private garden courtyard.

We’ve infused it all with a sense of intimacy and warm personality, honoring the buildings’ solid 1804 bones and graceful architecture with measured, timeless design. At Zero George, you’ll find both period millwork and Charleston’s best contemporary art, original heart pine floors and rooms full of heart.

From candlelit lanterns on the veranda to culinary wizardry in Zero George Restaurant + Bar, Zero George celebrates the rich and layered patina of our historic buildings in this historic port city with an equally rich yet refined palette and palate.

If you’re an epicure, you’re in the right place, and if you’re more an aficionado of good taste, well, you won’t be disappointed either.

Veranda Queen
The Veranda Queen guestrooms are located in the restored Charleston single houses adjoining the courtyard. These luxury hotel rooms feature custom designed furnishings, Queen bedding and a shared outdoor furnished piazza.

A hand-laid marble and tile shower, marble countertops and handcrafted armoire, accentuates the European-style bathroom. Classic architectural elements including heart pine floors, high ceilings and period millwork can be found throughout the guestroom.

Enjoy daily breakfast (7-10 am) and evening wine + cheese hour (5-6 pm) included in your stay. Scroll down for full list of included culinary amenities.

Veranda King
The Veranda King – the largest guestrooms at our Charleston luxury hotel are located in the restored single houses. They feature custom designed furnishings and a shared outdoor furnished piazza.

Garden Suite
Our Garden Suites are located in the original carriage house of Zero George Street and feature a living parlor, a separate study area, a king bedroom, custom furnishings, mini-bar with coffee machine and mini-refrigerator stocked with water. The Garden Suites each have one king bed and a pull-out sofa bed.

Zero Restaurant & Bar
Zero Restaurant + Bar will change the way you think about hotel restaurants. This tucked-away gem serves up some of Charleston’s biggest flavors and most dazzling dishes from undoubtedly the tiniest professional kitchen around.

But don’t take our word for it: Condé Nast named Zero George one of the Top 5 Foodie Hotels in the World and Food Network named Zero George one of The Best Food Hotels in the Country. Chef Vinson Petrillo is a master with seasonal local ingredients, elevating dining to a sublime art of delicious sophistication.

The Zero Bar offers a creative mix of craft cocktails, beer and curated wines, including classic and elevated wine pairings to compliment Chef Vinson’s Tasting Menu.

Fresh, Imaginative, Memorable
Zero Restaurant puts the focus on hyper-seasonal fare, including herbs and vegetables from our own garden. Local fishermen keep us stocked with the freshest seafood, while our farm partners continually amaze us with Lowcountry bounty.

Our multi-course Chef’s Tasting Menu is a truly unforgettable dining experience. Chef Petrillo infuses contemporary American flare into the purest ingredients, bringing forth his passion for the art of fine dining.

Cooking School
For those who really want to stir up something special in Charleston, Zero George Cooking School offers a unique way to expand your culinary repertoire.

Hosted in our 1804 kitchen carriage house and taught around our beloved Heston range, our intimate cooking classes led by our own Executive Chef Petrillo and Sous Chef Tyler Chavis are an epicurean experience you’ll not soon forget.

Cooking classes are two hours and take place in the Zero George professional display kitchen in the original circa 1804 Kitchen Carriage House, which features a signature Hestan range. Please contact our concierge to see which chef is scheduled for your class.

About Charleston
Don’t for a minute think we’re not as enamored with classic porticos, manicured gardens, hallowed churches and the relics of plantation wealth as anyone else. We’re smitten by Charleston’s gorgeous and illustrious past, but what really thrills us is where the Holy City is today.

We’re proud to welcome you to a region where the arts are booming, where young families are living and working, where tech firms and medical researchers are at the forefront of innovation.

Charleston has plenty to offer the history and architecture buff, and equally as much to excite anyone who loves great music, fabulous cuisine, professional theater, world-class shopping and any-and-everything active outdoors (well, sorry snow skiers).

Whether you love the beach or a decadent bakery, a swank boutique or a glorious old building, we’ve got you covered. And we can’t wait to point you toward some of top-notch galleries and secret spots that reveal this old city’s cutting-edge energy.

Website: www.zerogeorge.com

Rooms: 16

Price: from 298 EUR per night

The Wentworth Mansion has been a special part of the Holy City for over 20 years. Charleston’s Grandest Mansion offers so much more than a dream address.

An ornate Second Empire style showplace, the Wentworth Mansion exudes a sense of history and warm hospitality. Stay and Celebrate with us—all of life’s little luxuries included.

THE HOLY CITY
A 21-room tribute to Charleston’s gilded age, the historic Wentworth Mansion exudes the glamour and grandeur of the Holy City.

Italian crystal chandeliers, hand-carved marble fireplaces, and Tiffany stained glass create a setting of gracious hospitality, further enhanced by luxurious amenities and thoughtful guest experiences – all just a short stroll from King Street’s world-class dining and shopping.

FAMILIES
As a family-owned historic hotel, it’s no surprise that we love catering to families – and so does Charleston. From relaxing together on our grounds and exploring history at Patriots Point to hitting the sand and surf at a nearby beach, you’ll find thrills for every member of the family.

COUPLES
Is it our whirlpool tubs, the rooftop cupola, the couples massage? Whatever you choose, we’ve earned a place in the hearts of romantics across the globe. Whether you’re planning a romantic Charleston getaway or a truly unique and luxurious honeymoon, The Wentworth Mansion will make an indelible mark on your heart.

HISTORY BUFFS
A beautiful, integral part of Charleston’s rich, enduring historic legacy, The Wentworth Mansion is a must-see for history buffs. Stroll the neighboring cobblestone streets, revel in the beautiful works of local artists in the city’s museums, explore Charleston’s secret alleyways, a become part of a city where history truly lives.

CHARLESTON’S GILDED AGE
From pressed tin ceilings and warm parquet floors to original Tiffany glass panels sparkling over doorways, the gracious guest rooms and suites of the Wentworth Mansion exude the Gilded Age elegance you’d expect in the late 19th century home of a wealthy cotton merchant.

The experience is equally gracious. Gather with fellow guests for a full breakfast at Circa 1886 before venturing out to explore Charleston, or return in the late afternoon for a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres, or sip a glass of port before retiring for the evening.

Each one of our 21 guest rooms and suites is unique – in size, in shape, in striking architectural details – but all provide a refined oasis for reveling in the history and charm of historic downtown Charleston.

GRAND MANSION SUITE
Experience the ultimate in Charleston luxury in our Grand Mansion Suite, a two-room retreat furnished with two floor-to-ceiling marble gas fireplaces, two original Italian chandeliers and original Tiffany stained glass. This one-of-a-kind suite is ideal for entertaining.

SOUTHERN CUISINE, UPDATED AND REIMAGINED
Our guests enjoy one experience no other visitor or Charlestonian can – the chance to start their day with a full Southern breakfast at Circa 1886. Of course, it wouldn’t be fair to keep all the goodness to ourselves.

At dinner, Chef Marc Collins’ stellar cuisine is enjoyed by all who long for a lighter, brighter take on classic Lowcountry fare – in a setting that’s considered one of the most romantic in the world.

CIRCA 1886 RESTAURANT
In 2019 Executive Chef Marc Collins launched a unique menu concept that takes guests on a journey through the belly of South Carolina Foodways from its humble beginnings, multinational influences and what that means for modern day cuisine fused together from this rich history.

From dishes like Broken Arrow Axis Venison with sunchoke hash and sunflower seed butter to Piedmontese Oxtail with conch fritter and mustard greens, the flavors come together to tell a beautiful story.

SPA SPLENDOR IN HISTORIC CHARLESTON
Originally mansion’s stables, our intimate and eucalyptus-scented Spa at Wentworth Mansion is an unmatched setting in which to relax, rejuvenate and replenish.

Striking architectural details, including 14-foot vaulted ceilings, arched windows, exposed brick, and rustic beams, create an air of tranquility and comfort for facials, massages, body treatments, and other spa services.

OUR SIGNATURE SPA OFFER
Indulge in a romantic escape in historic Charleston. Our Wentworth Spa Experience package includes a one-night stay in a magnificent Mansion guest room, a one-hour couple’s massage in the serene Spa at Wentworth Mansion, and evening turndown by candle light, complete with a chilled bottle of Champagne.

WEDDINGS AT WENTWORTH MANSION
A stunning backdrop for bridal celebrations, the Wentworth Mansion offers multiple unique and magical settings for small weddings.

No matter what your vision, an intimate ceremony in our Grand Mansion Suite or a lively cocktail reception on our lush lawn, our warm, talented team ensures every detail – from hors d’oeuvres and table settings to Champagne toasts and delicious Lowcountry cuisine – is elegant, effortless, and just as you dreamed it would be.

EXPLORING HISTORIC CHARLESTON
Consistently ranked among the country’s favorite cities, Charleston delights visitors who appreciate Southern charm, warm hospitality, and historic settings that effortlessly blend old and new.

From breathtaking landmarks to trendy boutiques, world-class gardens to cobblestone alleyways, this vibrant seaside city offers up a world of fun for foodies, history buffs, beach lovers, and other adventurers.

BEACH LOVERS ISLE OF PALMS
18.1 mi.
A sea turtle nesting habitat, this pencil-thin barrier island is known for its beautiful beaches and oceanfront park, complete with picnic spots and a playground.

FOLLY BEACH
11 mi.
Fun and family-friendly, Folly Beach is a fave for surfing, fishing and socializing. Added bonus: It’s the beach to downtown Charleston.

GHOST AND GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR
Slip into one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark for a Bulldog Tours walking tour accompanied by spine-tingling tales of the city’s restless spirits.

THE HAUNTED JAIL TOUR
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Old City Jail, Charleston’s most haunted building, and enjoy a look at still-intact prison cells.

STYLE ICONS CHARLESTON CITY MARKET
Explore the epicenter of Charleston’s sweetgrass basket industry in this sprawling open-air market housing more than 50 resident weavers and artisans.

J. MCLAUGHLIN
Check out this clothing chain stocking classic fashions for men & women, plus accessories such as belts & bags.

INTERCOASTAL ADVENTURERS
SUNSET SAIL ON THE SCHOONER PRIDE
Enjoy awe-inspiring views on a sunset sail aboard the Schooner Pride, a replica of an 18th century coastal trading schooner and Charleston’s only three-mast tall ship.

KAYAKING TOURS
Explore Charleston’s saltwater estuaries on a half-day kayak tour with an ACA-certified naturalist guide from Coastal Expeditions.

Website: www.wentworthmansion.com

Rooms: 21

Price: from 371 EUR per night

Located in a vibrant neighborhood in the center of downtown Charleston, 86 Cannon offers a residential retreat for those looking to be in the heart of the action. Our spacious common areas, private piazzas and gardens, and luxurious guest rooms offer tranquility mere steps away from some of Charleston’s award-winning restaurants and nightlife.

Our deliberate interior design incorporates original architectural features with fresh furnishings of the highest caliber. Every detail was carefully selected in order to deliver a uniquely memorable guest experience.

From the moment you step onto our sumptuously landscaped grounds, you’ll feel as if you are a resident of one of Charleston’s most distinguished homes. 86 Cannon has been meticulously restored to provide you with modern conveniences while maintaining the original architectural details of the home.

In addition to the spacious rooms and suites, the Cafe, Library, and Salon provide guests space to linger and enjoy the hotel. The first and second floor piazzas, in addition to the courtyard garden, provide relaxing outdoor spaces year round.

For the most important meal of the day, you will enjoy homemade and locally-sourced breakfast items that will prepare you for an exciting day on the town. From 5-6 PM each evening, we invite you to unwind and reflect on your day’s adventures with complimentary wine + cheese pairing.

Curl up with a good book or your favorite person and enjoy our cozy library. Located on our third floor, the library features an array of vintage books and an honor bar with wine, beer, and tasty locally-sourced snacks.

Our concierge team is here to assist you with planning a special itinerary. Allow us to share our expertise and curated knowledge of the Charleston area with you throughout your stay.

Take a break on one of our two welcoming piazzas, each with comfortable seating areas that are perfect for a leisurely morning, afternoon, or evening. Wheel around town on one of our Linus bicycles, available for complimentary use throughout your stay.

ROOMS & SUITES
The décor of 86 Cannon provides a refreshing twist on traditional Charleston elegance. Rooms combine mid-century finishes with classic French elements, and throughout the property, there’s an ambiance of updated Southern luxury.

GARDEN SUITE
Each 700 sq ft Garden Suite boasts high ceilings with original exposed beams and heart pine wood floors. Enjoy a spacious sitting room with a wet-bar, beautifully decorated bedroom with a king-size bed. The large ensuite bathroom includes a double vanity, floor to ceiling marble shower, and a stunning built-in armoire.

GRAND KING
This 310 sq ft room has hand-stenciled walls, high ceilings, a fireplace, heartwood floors, and a king-size four-poster bed with a slender iron frame. There’s an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in marble shower.

PIAZZA KING
This bright 290sq ft room opens onto the verandah and has dove-grey Farrow & Ball wallpaper, natural heart pine floors, and high ceilings. The king-size bed is dressed in Frette linens, and there’s an ensuite bathroom with a fireplace by the marble shower.

LOFT KING
This 420sq ft room at the top of the house is full of character, with exposed beams and brickwork, along with views over the neighborhood from the eaves-set windows. The king-size bed is dressed in Frette linens, and there’s an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in marble shower.

CHARLESTON
What you’ve heard is true! With Charleston’s historic cobblestone streets, secret allways, lush gardens, endless charm and an unmatched culinary scene, you’ll find out quickly why Charleston has been voted #1 City in the U.S. by Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure. Our team is eager to offer our insider expertise and help you uncover the best of our city. Must Do in Charleston:

• Grab a biscuit from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
• Explore South of Broad
• Lunch at Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop
• Visit the Aiken Rhett House
• Grab a latte from Second State
• Take a carriage tour
• Shop on King Street
• Dinner at Chez Nous
• Have a drink at Vintage Lounge
• Take a pedicab ride at night (South of Broad)

NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE
Built by slave trader and wealthy merchant Nathaniel Russell in 1808, it is recognized as one of America’s most important Neoclassical houses.

AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE
Built in 1820 by merchant John Robinson, the Aiken-Rhett House is nationally significant as one of the best-preserved townhouse complexes in the nation. Vastly expanded by Governor and Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. in the 1830s and again in the 1850s, the house and its outbuildings include a kitchen, the original slave quarters, carriage block and back lot.

The house and its surviving furnishings offer a compelling portrait of urban life in antebellum Charleston, as well as a Southern politician, slaveholder and industrialist.

EDMONDATON – ALSTON HOUSE
Edmondston-Alston House commands a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor. Constructed in 1825 and enhanced in 1838, the house was ideally situated to provide a vantage point from which General P.G.T. Beauregard could observe the fierce bombardment of Ft. Sumter on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War.

FRENCH HUGUENOT CHURCH
The Huguenot Church, also called the French Huguenot Church or the French Protestant Church, is a Gothic Revival church located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter.

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
St. Michael’s Church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina. It is located at Broad and Meeting streets on one of the Four Corners of Law, and represents ecclesiastical law. It was built in the 1750s by order of the South Carolina Assembly.

AN AFTERNOON IN THE LOWCOUNTRY
In addition to the peninsula of downtown Charleston the surrounding Lowcountry has many beautiful historical sites and beaches. Here are a few of our suggestions.

DRAYTON HALL
The iconic 18th-century estate in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture and the oldest preserved plantation house in America still open to the public.

MIDDLETON PLACE
A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.

THE ANGEL OAK 
The is thought to be one of the oldest living oak trees east of the Mississippi River. Estimated to be 400-500 years old, this Southern live oak has survived a number of hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. It was damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989 but recovered and continues to grow.

Its name comes from the Angel Estate, owned by couple Justus Angel and Martha Waight Angel. However, local legends say the ghosts of former slaves appear as angels around the tree.

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND
Sullivan’s Island is a two and a half-mile long barrier island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor. The island was settled in the late 17th Century by Captain Florence O’Sullivan while he was stationed as a lookout. It has a strong military background having been the site of a major Revolutionary War battle, The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, as well as being involved in the first shots of the American Civil War.

Rooms: 5

Price: from 400 EUR per night

Source: www.86cannon.com

Planters Inn is an acclaimed luxury boutique hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, that combines elegant Southern style with contemporary sophistication in a central location.

Planters Inn is the only hotel in the United States to be furnished exclusively with décor from Baker’s Historic Charleston Collection including a magnificent four-poster bed in every guest room.

From the romantic courtyard setting to the jewel box-style Champagne Bar and the renowned Dining Room enveloped in oyster-tone velvet, Peninsula Grill offers Charleston’s premier dining experience.

Located in the center of downtown Charleston, Planters Inn is ideally located for sightseeing, shopping, and dining in Charleston. At Planters Inn, guests are welcomed into an intimate parlor, a jewel-box-like setting similar to the exquisite sitting rooms found in Charleston’s famed historic mansions.

This sublime sense of arrival was the vision of the incomparable Amelia Handegan, the nationally-acclaimed designer known for her restoration of nationally recognized historic houses and whose imprint on Planters Inn is unmistakable.

Known for sensational style and service, Relais & Châteaux properties embody the “Five C’s”: charm, courtesy, character, cuisine, and calm. Planters Inn has been a member of Relais & Châteaux since 1998.

Stay in the Center of Downtown Charleston
Planters Inn is ideally located in the downtown Charleston Historic District. The hotel overlooks the popular Charleston City Market and is perfectly situated for strolling past the famous South of Broad mansions, shopping on King Street, snapping photos in front of Rainbow Row, meeting authentic sweetgrass basket weavers, and much more.

Southern Charm
Thanks to its charming Lowcountry lifestyle, Charleston has been voted the #1 U.S Destination by both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. Did you know Planters Inn was named the #1 Best Boutique Hotel in the United States Award by Travel + Leisure? It’s true!

The Charleston City Market & So Much More!
Travelers from around the globe gravitate to Charleston to taste its celebrated Southern cuisine, tour exquisitely preserved Antebellum mansions, wander amidst beguiling gardens at historic plantations, attend unique festivals, sightsee at High Battery, shop at the historic Charleston City Market, and much, much more.

GUEST ROOMS & SUITES 
Exquisitely decorated with a mix of beautiful antiques that celebrate the historic hotel’s mid-19th-century heritage as well as bespoke décor and thoughtfully chosen art that underscores exceptional attention to detail, Planters Inn Guest Rooms and Suites offer a hotel experience unlike any other.

The St. Philip Suite the most luxurious suite of all hotels in downtown charleston sc

Upon entering the St. Philip Suite, a reading room furnished with a plush sofa and a flat-screen television–the first of three found in the suite—beckons relaxation. The St. Philip Suite offers the elegant yet comfortable details of a private Historic Charleston residence.

Hardwood floors, soaring ceiling height, exposed hand-pointed brick, Baker Historic Charleston Collection furnishings, Jonathan Green artwork, arched doorways, and custom lighting invite guests to experience refined Southern style.

Unlike other hotel accommodations in Charleston, the St. Philip Suite is a light-filled “grand apartment” with views of the city skyline. A plush sofa, comfortable chairs, and flat-screen television make the living area a wonderful place to unwind at day’s end.

Make yourself at home with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. The iconic “Doin’ the Charleston” mural by noted artist David Boatwright frames the dining area with a custom-made table with seating for ten people.

A beautiful four-poster king bed from the Baker Historic Charleston Collection with luxurious Italian linens creates a sanctuary of calm in the bedroom.

The bedroom also includes two spacious closets, a vanity desk, and a flat-screen tv. The perfect night of sleep is only a push of the button away thanks to this suite’s remote-controlled retractable curtains that, when closed, block daylight from the bedroom.

City Market Suite

Offering distinguished Southern style that perfectly blends the present with the past and offers views of America’s oldest public market, the one-of-a-kind Charleston City Market Suite measures approximately 1,100 square feet, making it one of Charleston’s premier hotel accommodations.

This new signature suite includes a living room, a spacious dressing room with dual oversized closets, an incredible light-filled bedroom with four-poster king-size bed as well as lounge area, and quartz bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and illuminated wall-size mirrors.

High ceilings and hardwood floors give this suite a distinctively residential feel. A variety of commissioned pieces that highlight Lowcountry craftsmanship including handwoven sweetgrass baskets made by a local Gullah artisan are found throughout the Charleston City Market Suite.

The Charleston City Market Suite features a magnificent four-poster mahogany king-size bed from the Baker Historic Charleston Collection. Abundant natural light fills the suite thanks to its oversized, South-facing windows. When it is time for bed, simply adjust the shades with one easy touch of a button.

From a place to work to multiple areas designed for relaxation, this suite has you covered. This suite is ideal for extended stays and is a popular option for bridal parties thanks to its two oversized closets and a mirrored vanity.

Designed for guests who prefer additional privacy and a separate entrance, the Charleston City Market Suite is exclusively accessed via the picturesque piazzas that overlook the tranquil Planters Inn Courtyard.

The Most Romantic Dining in Charleston

There is a special place in the very heart and soul of Charleston’s Historic District, where a longstanding tradition occurs every evening. At dusk, copper carriage lanterns are lit by hand—one-by-one—until the courtyard comes alive.

Palmetto trees are illuminated and tea lights glow in this magical twilight tableau. This enchanting sense of arrival is without peer in Charleston.

Peninsula Grill, Where Dinner is Served with Style
Opened on the eve of Valentine’s Day in 1997, Peninsula Grill was destined to become one of America’s most romantic dining experiences.

With its resplendent sense of arrival, garden illuminated by flickering lanterns, iconic velvet-lined dining room, acclaimed wine list, exemplary service, and a reputation for using the very best and freshest seasonal ingredients, Peninsula Grill quickly appeared on the short list of America’s Best New Restaurants in Esquire.

Today, Peninsula Grill is known as the place where Charlestonians—and visitors alike—are served with style. Recognized for excellence, Peninsula Grill has earned Forbes Four Stars and AAA Four Diamonds for more than 20 years.

And no visit is complete without tasting the famous 12-layer Peninsula Grill Ultimate Coconut Cake, a legendary dessert that has earned praise from scores of national magazines and television shows.

Website: www.plantersinn.com

Rooms: 64

Price: from 190 EUR per night