These 5 New Hip Hotels Are Reason to Head to Charleston

On the other side of Marion Square, Hotel Bennett is attracting a well-heeled crowd by offering amenities more akin to a resort than to a city hotel. The former home of the Charleston Library, it has a destination spa, a rooftop bar and pool, a concierge club, gym, French patisserie, striking champagne bar, and a two-story fine dining restaurant, Gabrielle Charleston.

A cool corner at the Emeline hotel.

Emeline, in Charleston’s historic district, is another newcomer. The charming hotel is set amid cobblestone streets and bright row houses at 181 Church Street, once the headquarters of the largest wholesale grocery business in the South. The owner, George W. Williams, made his first store clerks partners in his enterprise, and Emeline’s coffee shop, Clerks, is named in honor of them. Besides great coffee, visitors can enjoy excellent wood-fired pizzas in the courtyard eatery.

Check in at The Ryder Hotel, one of the hip new hotels of downtown Charleston.

The Ryder Hotel also has the cool crowd talking. The property’s design draws inspiration from the city and has a laid-back, bohemian style that incorporates light color tones and local art.

Guests have their choice of two dining outlets: Little Palm, a tropical-themed venue on the second-floor courtyard, serves up delicious and refreshing low-ABV cocktails, while the lobby bar is the place for afternoon lattes and iced coffees. 

The Ryder also has a swimming pool and a standout suite called the Hospitality Suite, which spans over 1,000 square feet.

A grand bar and lounge space at The Loutrel, designed by Michael Graves.

Also opening downtown is The Loutrel. Inspired by the beauty of Charleston’s gardens, architect and designer Michael Graves created a sophisticated but unstuffy aesthetic that includes linen, wood, and wool and green, blue, and gold tones. The property will have a rooftop bar and terrace, a lounge with a porch swing, and a statement art piece by local artist Linda Fantuzzo.

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