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The Charleston Place

Charleston, United States

98 Excellent 1361 Reviews
The Charleston Place
An independent, iconic landmark in the heart of Charleston’s historic district. Captivating the hearts and imaginations of a new generation. Redefining the legendary service, experiences — and city — with renewed passion, purpose, and intention.

Through sumptuous accommodations, delicious food and drink, shopping, restorative wellness services, and warm, generous hospitality, The Charleston Place stirs the senses and lives forever in the minds and souls of all who come to know her.

Seek out next-level privacy in our Club Level, find space to indulge, entertain and rejuvenate in our Suites, or simply unwind in your plush reading nook. Step out from your accommodations where delicious experiences await. From award-winning fine dining, Lowcountry favorites, and handcrafted cocktails to casual poolside fare, gastropub cuisine, and must-have morning coffee and treats, delicious moments await you.

Find peace, pleasure, and pure bliss in spaces designed to enhance and nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our world-class spa, salon, and fitness center provide an array of bespoke services — from massage, skincare, and bodywork to haircuts, styling, manicures, and personal training. This is self-care at its finest.

Located in the vibrant heart of historic downtown Charleston, The Charleston Place is just steps from some of the city’s best independent shops, the City Market, antique stores, museums, historic sites, and art galleries. Set out on an adventure with our complimentary bicycles or cruise in an open-air Moke through historic downtown’s charming streets.

An array of local beaches, including Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island are just minutes away. The Charleston International Airport (CHS) provides daily non-stop flights as well as quick connections to international hubs in Atlanta and Charlotte.

We think of our iconic lobby as Charleston’s living room — an inviting, comforting space where all are welcome — where family, friends, kind strangers, and neighbors love to gather. Sink into a gorgeous armchair. Tune into the magical hum of conversation. Watch people come and go, or arrive and stay. Everywhere you look, something beautiful and interesting awaits. We can’t wait to see you.
Hotel Address:
  • The Charleston Place
  • 205 Meeting Street
  • Charleston, SC 29401
  • United States

Location Summary
Located in the heart of the historic district on renowned King Street, The Charleston Place is just steps from some of the city’s best independent shops, the City Market, antique stores, museums, historic sites, and art galleries. An array of local beaches, including Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island are just minutes away. The Charleston International Airport (CHS) provides daily non-stop flights as well as quick connections to international hubs in Atlanta and Charlotte.
Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner, Travel And Leisure Award
Note Bene
Charleston offers a unique urban resort experience for the discriminating traveler. Narrow cobble-stoned streets, continental ambiance and old world-style architecture add to the city's European flair. Antique shops, award-winning dining, art galleries and shopping are all part of the Charleston experience, with plantations, historic gardens, beaches, golf courses, the South Carolina Aquarium, Ft. Sumter, the Yorktown WWII aircraft carrier, and the H.S. Hunley counted among the many attractions. Visitors to Charleston, South Carolina are often artistically inspired by the antebellum architecture, intricate iron gates and century old gardens of this historic City.
Business Center
The Business Center offers services ranging from photocopies to extensive presentation materials. Use the business center as your own personal assistant while away from the office.
Banquets & Meetings
Offering the ultimate in flexible meeting space, with a total of 40,000 square feet within the hotel, including the Grand Ballroom (14,000+ square feet), ten more function rooms, six hospitality suites, the Grand Hall, and several other outdoor courtyards.
Fine Dining On Site
The experience of dining in the Charleston Grill is something that will shine as a bright star amidst the southern elegance and refinement of Charleston itself. Reward yourself with an evening of highly creative and uniquely presented cuisine served flawlessly by skilled and knowledgeable staff. Relax in the warm and intimate ambiance created by mahogany panelling, hand stenciled hardwood flooring, and the soft sounds of the live jazz trio.
Fitness Center
Newly renovated and located at the Spa, the fully equipped gym features free weights and state-of-the-art Cyber, Life Fitness and Stairmaster equipment. Professional trainers are on-hand to provide instruction, as well as to lead classes in aerobics, body sculpting, yoga and even power walking through the historic district.
Child Programs
The hotel offers special programs for their younger guests, with amenities just for children, including a special welcome package with pint size robes, free meals in The Palmetto Cafe, and summer programs that vary from summer sea camps to etiquette lessons.
Pool Outdoor
In the spa, enjoy the stunning horizon edged swimming pool. Small kids will especially enjoy the children's splash pool located on the rooftop sun terrace.
Spa Facility
The hotel's spa was voted the "Best City Hotel Spa in North America" by Travel & Leisure Magazine and offers a full range of services for you to relax and unwind. Facials, pedicures, manicures, exotic body scrubs and wraps, hot stone- and aroma-therapy, shiatsu, Thai, neuromuscular, sports and pregnancy massage are all available. After a little pampering, guests can lounge by the horizon edged swimming pool with its retractable glass roof, which guarantees the best weather, rain or shine, or soak away any tension in the spacious Jacuzzi while stargazing through the glass roof above.
Beach
For beach lovers, the areas beautiful shorelines of white sand are a favorite for surfing, sailing and dolphin watching. The hotel can provide beach accessories and picnics to ensure a pleasant stress free day.
Golfing
Golfers can select from more than 21 courses, including Kiawah Island's Ocean Course, home of the most fiercely contest Ryder Cup and PGA Championship, Wild Dunes and Rivertowne, a new Arnold Palmer signature course.
Shopping
The Shops at Charleston Place include a collection of more than 20 upscale shops and boutiques, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, St. John, and Godiva. Additionally, the hotel is located in the center of what has been the premiere shopping district for more than two hundred years. Today, boutique shops, elegant clothiers, antique merchants and local crafts people, nestled in buildings dating back to the 1700's, offer their wares, including the true Charleston Sweet Grass Basket. For discerning shoppers who prefer private consultations, Charleston Place can arrange for personal shoppers, in-room fittings, or guided antique and silver tours.
Recommended Rooms
"The Club" level offers the hotel's most distinctive level of service, exclusively available on the top two floors of the property. With 79 guestrooms, "The Club" offers a private personal concierge and an array of culinary offerings, including complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and after dinner cordials and desserts.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Executive Retreat
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Dining
    - Golfing
    - Jet Skiing
    - Jogging Running
    - Sailing
    - Shopping
    - Tennis Courts Nearby
    - Theatre & Museums
    - Water Skiing
    - Windsurfing


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