Great hotel- location was convenient, room was gorgeous (and clean), and staff was very friendly!…read moreEasy access to shops and dining all within walking distance. Had a drink on the roof to enjoy the view. I look forward to staying here again soon!

So this is a $1k per night hotel. The rooftop bar closes at midnight as advertised, but in reality…read morethey close at 11:40. They turn the lights on, shut the TV off and if you are not done by 11:55 the manager comes over and basically runs you out, stating "we don't have a license to serve after midnight." No joke, can you please let my family finish our drink so we can leave. Almost nobody wants to work anymore. God forbid they have to work until 12:05. What a joke, Halls would never do this. Please go over there for some training.....

We've stayed at The Vendue a number of times, the first time being probably 25 years ago, when it…read morelooked very different. It used to look like you were stepping back into the parlor of one of the houses on the battery, including earthquake bolts from the 1800's in some of the rooms. Some of the guest rooms had canopy beds and all were quite romantic. I am southern and it was the epitome of old South beauty, grace and charm. It had a parlor like room off of the lobby where visitors sat, like they would have in olden days and the hotel served wine, cheese, crackers and grapes etc, and cookies at night. Guests used to sit and chat, play checkers and just relax. They now give out wine and later at night, they still have tasty cookies, but no one eats, drinks or really sits in the lobby because it is filled with some awful perfume or scent. Now the hotel looks like it belongs in Vegas. Red and black lacquer everywhere, in the lobby and rooms, the ladies room in the lobby is lit by red light bulbs, like a house of ill repute-see my photos. For some reason a designer seems to think this is a French look, but I think the French would be appalled. The French have beautiful understated tastes, think Christian Dior. I assure you, this is not what the French quarter of Charleston would have ever looked like. I sent some photos of the room and the lobby to a friend and she said that it looked like we were in a Disney hotel. She expected Mickey or Minnie to step out any moment. After that comment, that's all I could see -even the lobby floor and some fabrics in the furniture look like Alice and the white rabbit could show up. On top of that, if The Vendue management sees this review, please, please, please stop pumping that scent into the lobby. It's painful to just walk through to the elevator. All this said, the staff is wonderful. They're friendly, helpful and they must watch a video feed of the lobby because the minute you stop in the lobby they pop out from somewhere. There is no front desk. I'm glad for them, I would hate to have to spend my day in a lobby that was so heavily scented. I usually like scents, but this one burned my nose. I'd give the staff 5 stars and the look of the hotel one star since it is Charleston, since people come to Charleston for the southern beauty and charm. We think we'll look for a more Charleston charm-like place when we visit Charleston and save the red and black for our Disney visits and the lacquer for Vegas trips. If you are from other regions or countries, please don't think this look represents anything of Southern beauty or charm. It does not.

I stayed at The Vendue from Sunday through Wednesday this past week, and I had a fantastic…read moreexperience from start to finish. Every single person I interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. You can tell the staff genuinely cares about making guests feel at home. My room was spotless, and one of my favorite things about the hotel was all of the artwork. There are unique pieces displayed throughout the property, and I thought it was really cool that you can actually purchase them if something catches your eye. My room happened to be French Bulldog themed, which I loved because it immediately reminded me of my best friend, who's obsessed with French Bulldogs. Another thoughtful touch was that every morning they left a small bag of pastries and fruit outside my door. It was such a nice surprise to wake up to each day. I'm also someone who always keeps the "Do Not Disturb" sign on because I usually don't want housekeeping coming into my room. Instead of assuming, they texted me each day to confirm that I didn't need anything or want my room serviced. I really appreciated that they checked in without being intrusive. The location is excellent, the rates were very reasonable for what you get, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at The Vendue again the next time I'm in Charleston.

I chose Market Pavilion Hotel expecting a luxury stay with accessible accommodations…read more Unfortunately, the experience was the opposite. From the start, the hotel did not provide basic accessibility features:    *   I was told there was a pool lift--there was not.    *   The bathroom in the room lacked required grab bars around the toilet. The hotel did move us to a larger room that was described as having a roll-in shower. However, while it may have been considered "accessible" on paper, it was not usable in practice. The shower had a marble threshold that I could not get my walker over independently. The space itself was extremely tight (approximately 3'x3'), and the opening barely accommodated the walker. There was no shower seat, and only a fixed shower head, which meant I required assistance to use it at all. I even had to bring my walker into the shower, soaking it in the process. This is not functional accessibility. We spent hours on our first day trying to work through these issues with staff, which caused us to miss previously secured dinner reservations at Magnolia's. As a result, we ate at the hotel's restaurant, Grill 225, assuming the situation would be appropriately addressed. Instead, only $100 was taken off the bill, which did not reflect the time lost or the impact on our stay. What was most disappointing was the lack of meaningful engagement from management. We were repeatedly told things would be passed along, but no one in a decision-making position addressed the situation directly--even while senior leadership was on site. There were also inconsistencies in how amenities were described. The pool was presented as heated, but when we asked about it, one staff member struggled to explain before another stated plainly that it was "heated by the sun." That moment reflected a broader pattern where expectations set by the hotel did not match the reality on the ground. This experience was not just inconvenient--it created real barriers and safety concerns. For a hotel positioning itself as a luxury property, this level of inaccessibility and lack of accountability is unacceptable. I hope ownership takes this seriously and makes the necessary changes so future guests do not have the same experience.

Stayed here for our anniversary. Picked it for the location in the French Quarter and the fact that…read morebooking.com said breakfast was included on the rooftop each morning. They have a selection of coffee, tea, fruit and pastries by the elevator each morning, but that's it. The vibe is stuffy, old-fashioned and elderly. When we checked in the front desk asked what time wanted cleaning, and what time we wanted turn-down service. I don't know why they asked, because the cleaners showed up whenever it was convenient for them. One time, it was at 9:30, they constantly rang the doorbell and yelled "turn down service!" In the hallway, even though we'd requested that to be at 6:30 while we were out at dinner. The cleaner also just walked in the morning we checked out, without even knocking- and it was only 10am so we technically had the room for two more hours! My advice is utilize the do not disturb sign!!! All of that might have been fine if it weren't for the price. This place was more expensive than a boutique midcentury hotel that I stayed at that was on the beach in Santa Monica, California. That hotel was way nicer and ON THE BEACH IN CALIFORNIA. I almost booked through booking.com, but since I've heard that can lead to issues I booked with the hotel directly, which was more expensive. I explained this to them when I booked, thinking they would match it (as every other hotel does when you're calling them directly and avoiding booking.com's fees) but nope- they couldn't care less. The carpet was gross and sticky, the air conditioner didn't go low enough, and the valet was confusing and brusque. I expected a lot more southern hospitality than I experienced here. Would not recommend spending the funds- just stay at a more reasonably priced place and uber to the French quarter. Oh, I did reach out to the hotel to let them know my concerns with the communication between the front desk and the cleaning staff, and I never heard back from them. I guess they have my money now, so what do they care?

Where to begin? After booking a last minute room for a surprise birthday weekend for my husband, I…read moreexpected to just arrive and then settle into the room. Donna will have none of that, she contacted me by phone not long after my confirmation and we chatted as if we had been long ago friends. The personal interest in our reason for visiting, as well as, ensuring we could early check-in if needed made this a much more intimate experience than just hoteling (sic) it for the weekend. This bed and breakfast is amazing and will long be a place for us to "run away" to hide among the intowners. You feel part of the city being so deep in the French quarter and surrounded by lovely art galleries along side upscale dining and venues. We walked all weekend and enjoyed so much of this beautiful city we call home. I completely recommended this 3 room B and B, from the personal touches to the amazing local breakfast pastries and french pressed coffee to the beautiful folage of the lovely veranda and courtyard just outside our room. Our sweet little study could listen to the beautiful fountain all night and even with the chill in the air we slept so soundly and toasty. If you want to feel like you are on vacation but want to support our locals, start here at 27 State Street Bed and Breakfast. You will not be disappointed.

Awesome quaint bed and breakfast with loads of charm in the historic Charleston area. Donna, the…read moreproprietor, was very welcoming and helpful to get us acclimated. Definitely recommend a stay here.

A Hidden Gem Steps from MUSC's Dental School I discovered…read moreParson Inn while searching for accommodations near the MUSC School of Dental Medicine in Charleston -- and I couldn't be happier with that decision. From my very first phone call, Karen "The Owner" welcomed me with warmth and professionalism that set the tone for the entire stay. This is a charming, well-run inn of about six units that punches well above its size. Its location is truly ideal: just a block from where I had my dental procedure, and right next door to a wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant -- a lifesaver when you need good food close by (especially with a sore mouth!). Despite recovering, I still managed to explore a bit. Folly Beach is just 20 minutes away, Mount Pleasant is a quick 10-minute drive across the bridge, and downtown Charleston -- with its stunning antebellum homes and excellent dining -- is right down the road. Everything felt wonderfully accessible. If you're visiting Charleston for a medical appointment or simply looking for a cozy, personal alternative to a chain hotel, Parson Inn is my first and only recommendation.

During our stay in Charleston we had the opportunity to spend time with the owners of the Parson…read moreInn Karen & Marcus Parson. They shared the history about their home which is now converted into cozy suites and newly remodeled suites for visitors to enjoy. I believe there are 6-8 suites in the home, some with bathrooms attached and others share a common bathroom We occupied one of the top floor suites which had a jazz inspired theme. The home is 3 stories and has a common living room area and kitchen. We walked through the neighborhood and gained knowledge about the value of the homes, community and the diversified living. This was an ideal place to stay because of the location. Close to shops, restaurants, and the hospital. There were guests staying there who had family members in hospital care and other tourists just exploring Charleston like us.

The is the first time we stayed at the Hotel Richemont ... I must say the was absolutely the best…read morehotel and location in all of Charleston .. first thing like we say like in real estate location, location location. This hotel is in the center of everything. The shops the restaurants the bars .. the staff is unbelievable. Jenifer helped us with the check-in with all the little things that we needed throughout our stay from bottles of water to coffee in our room to laundry.. the valet which I had four of them while I stayed here at the hotel were all prompt. They had my car waiting for me when I arrived from out of my hotel room they washed and wiped down my vehicle every morning before I exited for a day of of shopping and dining and experiencing the local entertainment and museums. next if you've never stayed at a boutique hotel, you deserve to treat yourself to experience where they treat you like a person not a guest, where they know you by name not a number where your room feels like you're not far from home then in an airport and that's what the hotel Richemont delivers each and every day. the coffee in the morning was outstanding the croissants, Sweet and fresh. The staff always attentive to anything that you might need before you leave for the day . Thank you Jennifer again for everything

I will not stay here again. Valet did not show up for work. I had to wait 40 minutes to get my car…read morein the morning. I almost missed my flight. No glasses in the bathroom. Had to use a coffee cup. The air conditioning in my room was broken, so I had to relocate to another room. The only bright spot, the restaurant, Two Bits, was excellent.

We stayed at the Ashley for two nights last weekend when we were visiting Charleston for a friend's…read morebirthday. I chose the hotel, because I wanted to stay somewhere with historic charm (I wanted to feel I was in Charleston)! It was an all right stay. T he building (a historic house) was beautiful - especially the porch, where you can sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning. Our room was nice (it had the wallpaper and wood features I really wanted), especially the bathroom. But the room had seen better days (peeling wallpaper), wasn't the most functional (no outlets near the bed for charging phones), and had a strange basement room (down the stairs was a basement room with a TV, bar, and couch - it was a little creepy, but more than that, I just didn't think it was safe to have those steps so close to the bathroom door - someone who'd had a few too many drinks might just fall right down those steps. The location was okay/pretty good - not really in the heart of things, it was about a 15 minute walk to King Street. This worked for us on Saturday, because it was a lovely day and we had a chance to see a bit of the city (the 15 minutes is a great walk past restaurants and shops), but the weather on Sunday made the distance not so great. And FYI - the walk to the Battery would probably be an hour, but you can obviously Lyft/Uber or pedicab. The location was great if you want a little separation from the more touristy parts of downtown or a quieter neighborhood, but we did Uber more than we normally would on a weekend trip. My biggest gripe is that the hotel is a no-staff or self-service hotel (there's no one to check you in and you are sent the information you need to get into your room ahead of time by text). I've stayed in no-staff/self-service hotels on two other occasions. Sometimes it works out fine, but it really turns a hotel into an airbnb. You can't leave luggage with the front desk if you're checking out hours before your flight nor are there the amenities you might expect at a hotel with front desk staff. I didn't realize from the description on hotels.com that The Ashley was a no-staff/self-service hotel, and I probably wouldn't have booked it if I had known (because we had a 6pm flight and ended up having to store our bags in our friends' hotel). The staff (not on site but available by text) were responsive and helpful, but I think I just prefer a standard hotel. Overall, our stay was fine, but I probably wouldn't stay again.

We recently stayed in the Carriage House of the The Ashley. It was a very pretty, well laid out…read moreunit with a kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom downstairs along with two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. As with any older house the bathrooms were very small and hard to maneuver. The carriage house had a musty smell which was not great. We absolutely loved the area and were aware that we were a little far from a lot of the touristy things but we were fine with that. We were walking distance from King Street which was nice. The fire pit and the porches are worth the stay - absolutely breathtaking. We spent a lot of time outside which was great. The snacks and drinks were very nice. The breakfast was good but it is a bagel sandwich which is a little too heavy for me. I would stay hear again.

My wife and I had a lovely stay at 22 Charlotte. It is a charming home/hotel with old Southern…read morecharm in a very comfortable setting, and easily in walking distance to downtown Charleston. The owner, Vaughan Alsbrook, lives on site and was very attentive to our needs. She cooks a gourmet breakfast for you every morning. If you want to get a taste for traditional Charleston charm, this is the place for you.

Kind, respectful host. Vaughn provided great breakfasts and recommendations for things to do and…read moreplaces to eat. The location was close to everything. The house was spacious and filled with period-piece furniture. We really enjoyed our time.