A historic street lined with palm trees and classic architecture, including a prominent clock tower.

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A corridor with a checkered ceiling, large potted plants, and hanging wicker lamps.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a brick building with multiple windows and flags, and lush greenery.
A grand lobby with a marble staircase, a large chandelier, and a central table with flowers.
A large, multi-story hotel with a central entrance, surrounded by trees and featuring a prominent entrance gate.

1. The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place
Charleston Historic District
United States
Pamela Jeanne
$497 nightly
$567 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Charleston Place
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a glass railing and a building with a tiled roof.
A grand interior with a curved staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.
A spacious indoor area with a view of the city, furnished with leather chairs and a bar area.
A grand lobby with a central chandelier, a circular railing, and a patterned floor.

2. Hotel Bennett

Hotel Bennett
Charleston Historic District
United States
Lisa
$576 nightly
$656 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Bennett
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a bedside table, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A reception desk with a marble top labeled "RECEPTION" and "The Dewberry" in the background.
A formal dining room with long tables, clear chairs, and elegant floral centerpieces.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large window offering a city view.

3. The Dewberry Charleston

The Dewberry Charleston
Charleston Historic District
United States
Kelli
$401 nightly
$457 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Dewberry Charleston
A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the sea.
A spacious hallway with a geometric patterned floor, a spiral staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A paved pathway flanked by tall trees and neatly trimmed hedges, leading towards a building with a white facade.
A long hallway with large windows, wooden floors, and multiple seating areas.

4. The Cooper

The Cooper
Charleston Historic District
United States
Gjoka
$642 nightly
$732 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Cooper
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a fireplace.
A beach chair and umbrella on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A traditional building with a red door, white shutters, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

5. Zero George Street

Zero George Street
Charleston Historic District
United States
Alisa
$331 nightly
$377 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Zero George Street
A large, historic building with multiple stories, featuring a prominent balcony and a grand staircase leading to the entrance.
A courtyard with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick wall.
A room with patterned chairs, a dining table, and hanging plants.
A sunlit hallway with patterned wallpaper, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

6. Wentworth Mansion

Wentworth Mansion
Downtown Charleston
United States
Jonathan
$502 nightly
$573 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Wentworth Mansion
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$227 total
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$302 total
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$295 total
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Cobblestone streets wind through a living museum of antebellum mansions where guided tours reveal Charleston's complex history. Savor Lowcountry cuisine at local markets, then take a sunset harbor cruise past Fort Sumter where guides point out dolphins playing in your wake.

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A historic street lined with palm trees and classic architecture, including a prominent clock tower.

Top Charleston Hotel Reviews

The Cooper

The Cooper

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely amazing place to stay. Perfect for a weekend gateway! People are extremely nice. Facilities are pristine. Easily one of the best hotels in the world (coming from an avid traveler with very high standards!)"
Giovanni 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Cooper

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Prepare for 5-star pampering at The Charleston Place, Wentworth Mansion or The Dewberry Charleston. These are some of the top-rated retreats in Charleston according to Expedia guest reviews. Pick one and enjoy a taste of the finer life!
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