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Hotels in Historic Downtown
15 Hotels
King Charles Inn

This 91-room Best Western property, located on busy Meeting Street, delivers more amenities than the average downtown Charleston inn, including a pool, a lounge, and free parking. The decor in the common spaces isn't as charming as at some competing properties, such as the Elliott House Inn, but rooms have sleek (if generic) southern style -- poster beds, quilts, and dark wood furniture. The location is steps from the Historic District's best shops, restaurants, and attractions.

French Quarter Inn

This stately historic boutique is one of Charleston's best-known hotels, and has plenty of charming southern details (such as a grand wrought-iron staircase) and a location near Historic Downtown's popular tourist sights. Rooms are spacious and have French-inspired decor, and free extras such as breakfast, daily wine and cheese receptions, and freshly baked cookies add value. But there is no pool or fitness center, unlike at the Market Pavilion Hotel.

Andrew Pinckney Inn

This 41-room boutique hotel, located within walking distance of Historic District attractions, is housed within two historic buildings dating to the 1860s. Its decor incorporates both traditional Charleston details (such as original brick walls) and West Indies style. The charming rooms, renovated in 2010 and 2011, all have individual decor; some have historic details such as original wood floors. But a few units are very small and lack impressive views. The hotel has few on-site features, but the attractive rooms, convenient location, and multiple freebies make it a good value.

The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel

Located one block from Charleston's Historic District, The Mills House Wyndham is within walking distance of Museum Mile, the King Street shopping area, and many historic tourist attractions. Built in 1853, the upper-middle-range hotel is packed with history and southern charm. Rooms have stylish blue-and-white decor, but some are on the small side. Still, the hotel is one of the best values for the area, and unlike some competitors, it has a pool.

Market Pavilion Hotel

This luxurious property is located across the street from the City Market, in the heart of the most upscale area of the Historic District. It seems there’s been more effort put into some of the gorgeous bathrooms (with Hermes toiletries as well as separate showers and tubs) than into the elegant but somewhat plainer standard rooms (the striped comforters in particular could use an upgrade). The Concierge Level is definitely worth the extra dollars, with more opulent rooms and wonderful amenities. The great pool area, the solid rooftop bar and the fine steakhouse are some of the highlights of this classy property.