Charleston, South CarolinaHarleston Village
The Restoration Charleston
Reclaimed brick lofts
Harleston Village Charleston, South Carolina
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
The house
The RestorationReclaimed brick lofts
Five historic commercial buildings form an urbane all-suite hotel, pairing King Street bustle with an active rooftop social scene.
“The Restoration plays a clever trick in that it unites five buildings into one internal maze—the layout follows wonderful twists and turns.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Five connected historic structures united into lofts with exposed brick and heart pine.
Listed
Breakfast delivered in wicker picnic baskets, evening wine hours, and residential kitchens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The fifteen suites deal in a contemporary urban-reclamation style, all exposed brick and original hardwood floors, adding a welcome industrial edge to Charleston’s classic elegance.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
King Street's boutiques and cocktail bars sit right outside, and Charleston City Market is just a short walk away.
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The rooms
Suites keep their original heart-pine floors and exposed brick, featuring high ceilings and deep soaking tubs.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool looks out over historic church steeples from a terrace lined with daybeds.
Yoga on the deck
Weekend fitness classes take over the wooden rooftop terrace, bringing in local studio instructors for morning sessions.
Restaurant
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits
The seventh-floor dining room looks out toward the harbor, serving regional seafood and craft cocktails at live-edge tables.
The sleek and modern rooms at the boutique Restoration are spread over five historic buildings at King and Wentworth, linked by a courtyard with its own wishing fountain.
At the table
High-top barrel tables fill the brick courtyard patio, where guests gather for morning espresso and evening wine.
How it began
Originally designed as private condominiums above King Street shops, the complex was rezoned into a hotel during the 2008 mortgage crisis.
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Our shorthand
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.