Ansonborough Charleston, South Carolina
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage LocalOutside the door
Genteel Lowcountry residence
Gas carriage lanterns flicker across the central brick courtyard, framing an intimate retreat of heart-pine floors and quiet Southern parlor rituals.
“Step off the busy streets and into the genteel foyer of this Relais & Châteaux property in Charleston’s city center.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Nightly turndown with house-baked macarons, afternoon iced mango tea, and attentive Southern hospitality at this historic retreat.
Notable
An 1844 dry goods emporium restored with heart-pine floors, period fireplaces, and historic antebellum architecture.
Notable
Handcrafted Gullah sweetgrass baskets, Lowcountry culinary traditions, and an inner courtyard planted with native palmetto trees.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Though deep in the middle of bustling downtown Charleston, Planters Inn faces inward on a quiet courtyard… and provides a moment of pastoral quiet in contrast with its urban setting.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Positioned at Market and Meeting Streets, the hotel sits directly opposite the open-air Charleston City Market and historic French Quarter alleys.
The rooms
Carved mahogany four-poster beds anchor every room, joined by original Audubon prints, sweetgrass baskets, and working gas fireplaces in select quarters.
Restaurant
Peninsula Grill
Velvet dining rooms and a quiet Champagne Bar serve seasonal Lowcountry dishes and twelve-layer coconut cake.
The building that houses the 64-room Planters Inn... has been meticulously restored to reflect that moment in Charleston history.
How it began
Established in 1844 as a four-story dry goods emporium, the corner structure was meticulously preserved into a refined Lowcountry residence.
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How we rate hotels.
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.