Waterfront warehouse showpiece
Sunlight pours into the soaring atrium lobby, where guests gather beside the fireplace before heading upstairs to watch boats across the harbor.
“Now it features a light, airy design that retains the Southern aesthetic.”
Where it shines
Notable
Jenny Keenan interiors pairing woven accents, custom teal armoires, and David Boatwright drawings with nineteenth-century brickwork.
Notable
Breakfast delivered to the room, afternoon wine and cheese receptions, and warm evening cookies with milk.
Notable
An 1830s cotton warehouse conversion featuring original exposed brick walls and soaring fourteen-foot ceilings in the Historic Wing.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Inside, the atmosphere is more or less what you’d expect from tradition-worshipping Charleston. The lobby is soaring, full of natural light by day and the glow of a fireplace in the evening.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Waterfront Park and the Pineapple Fountain sit directly opposite, with French Quarter art galleries and historic cobblestone alleys stretching behind.
The rooms
Historic Wing rooms feature original 1830s exposed brick, fourteen-foot ceilings, four-poster beds, and custom teal armoires framing hand-drawn landmark sketches.
The gym
- Gym
- Private on-site fitness studio.
At the table
Morning continental spreads are laid out beside the lobby armchairs, and evening brings wine and local cheeses.
For top-tier service and a private rooftop bar with sunset views, you can't do any better.
How it began
Housed in an 1830s cotton warehouse along the Vendue Range wharf, the building opened in 1998 as the district's first waterfront hotel.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.