This inn was a fantastic choice for our three night stay in Charleston. Yes, staying in the historic Charleston district is pricey, but we enjoyed being able to walk the beautiful streets and had plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a Harris Teter 24-hour large grocery store (with a Starbucks) across the street.
Parking was easy, even for a late arrival like us (arrived after 11:00 p.m.) because there is no access gate. There was plenty of parking and I believe it’s about $20 per night with in/out privileges.
The interior of the building and rooms is beautiful and extremely well maintained. The whole property was clean and comfortable. We booked a Studio (East Bay) with a king bed and the room was large with high ceilings, a small sitting area, a big bathroom, and a small kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and sink. The bed was comfortable, too. The only downside was that the natural lighting was poor, but there were plenty of lamps and ceiling lighting to compensate. I believe these rooms are all on the first floor and while we heard just a tad bit of noise in the morning (I think coming from the dining area or people checking out), it was never loud enough to be bothersome and, if we did hear it, it was usually after 8:00 a.m. so we were already awake. We could never understand what was being said and it sounded distant, so that’s how low it was. Really a minor thing, but extremely light sleepers may want to keep it in mind.
The breakfast is simple, but definitely enough. Each morning I made my own parfait and enjoyed an English muffin. While there are standard items that are provided daily - yoghurt, cereal and granola, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juices, bagels, sliced bread, self-made waffles, oatmeal, English muffins, and fruit that changes daily (e.g. strawberries, melons, etc), they also provide some options that change, like a breakfast hash with sausage and potatoes or bacon and scrambled eggs.
Due to exploring the city, we were only able to enjoy the 5:00 p.m. social hour once — with house wines, cheese spread, cookies, and chips and salsa (on that particular day) — but it was lovely and we sat on the rooftop terrace to take in some nice views while enjoying our snacks. I would recommend this if the weather is cooperative. They provide various freshly baked cookies, coffee, and tea throughout the entire day and evening - really yummy cookies, especially when they are warm.
Two thumbs up. We would stay here again!
