86 Cannon Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Vibe
Double-stacked piazzas, a hidden garden courtyard, and arrival champagne set an easy residential rhythm across this restored nineteenth-century estate.
“Lowcountry design jewel-box”
Restored 1860s single house interiors feature indigo grasscloth, hand-stenciled walls, and exposed heart-pine ceiling beams.
Attentive concierge texting, arrival champagne, nightly bedside truffles, and Frette linens establish an intimate, pampering stay.
An authentic 1862 Charleston single house retains its slate roof, double piazzas, and original brick hearths.
In Cannonborough-Elliotborough, a short walk from King Street's restaurants and shopping.
“a well-preserved 1860s house updated with impeccably chic contemporary interiors (and a bit of a French accent), with a genteel residential calm”
Rooms
Four-poster beds and Farrow and Ball wallpapers furnish the quarters, joined by starched linens, Nespresso machines, and walk-in marble showers.
“Look for the brass 86 above the door of this classic “Charleston single” main house with doubleside piazzas and neatly trimmed topiaries.”
Wellness
A zero-edge saltwater pool sits tucked in the landscaped courtyard, flanked by sun loungers and a pastel pink stucco bungalow.
“The hotel takes a stay beyond the everyday with a champagne greeting, daily house-made breakfast, a complimentary wine and cheese happy hour every evening.”
Backstory
Built in 1862, the single house was home for six decades to the family of civil rights pioneer Septima Poinsette Clark.
Eat & drink
Mornings feature local quiche and house-made granola, followed by evening wine pairings and nightcaps from the third-floor library honor bar.
The neighborhood
Grab a loaner Linus cruiser to explore Cannonborough-Elliotborough, a quiet residential enclave filled with corner bakeries and acclaimed independent bistros.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.