Prices are for a standard double room, excluding 7% tax.

The charms of historic Charleston can be enhanced by a stay at one of its many inns, most in restored structures. Some are reminiscent of European inns; others are tastefully contemporary.

Rates tend to be highest during the spring and fall (except at resort areas, when summer is high season) and during special events, including the Spring Festival of Houses and Spoleto -- when reservations are essential.