When it's time to take a breather from all that exhausting sightseeing, get some fresh air and sunshine at Colonial Lake. Bring a few snacks or a good book ... This is your time to chill!

To explore this body of water, make your way to Downtown Charleston. There are lots of other interesting attractions in the area, such as USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market.

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The Francis Marion Hotel

Charleston Historic District

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)

The people working at this historic hotel are the very best. Our stay was comfortable and the rooms clean. The only reason for the 4 star was that their boiler died when we first git there and we only had cold water for 2 days. It's a lovely hitel and i would stay there again.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Emeline

Charleston Historic District

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,615 reviews)

I was really looking forward to our night at this boutique hotel based on reviews I read. It was a very small room, nothing special. The amenities they mention, which by the way you're charged for were blah. The coffe machine on our floor was broken. The snacks on our floor was an apple or orange. My favorite thing was the gin & tonic I had in the bar. Otherwise I'll probably stay at a chain hotel on my next visit to Charleston.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

The Ryder Hotel

Charleston Historic District

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8.6/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)

This is a charming boutique hotel that is close to everything. I booked it for the pool - a necessity during hot Charleston summers. The restaurant has nice vibes, the food was good and they offered happy hour specials & drinks. They have a fleet of very nice cruiser bikes, which are free for guests. I highly recommend and will be back!

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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