Charleston Accommodations

With mild weather during the winter and within easy driving distance of so many northeast U.S. cities, Charleston is a perfect, romantic winter getaway. Shopping and events galore; The Lowlands Oyster Festival, the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Food and Wine Fest, Festival of Houses and Gardens and the International Antiques Show -- just to name a few! Visit the events section for more and book your hotel early.

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Start planning your visit to charming, historic Charleston, South Carolina's beaches and the Lowcountry now. Use our accommodation search to choose from B&Bs, hotels, inns, rental villas or resorts. Both our hotel search and the Accommodations Guide will give you direct hotel contact information to book direct and save! See hotel photos and in-depth hotel information to help you decide where to stay. Whether for business or pleasure, you'll find the perfect hotel and location for your travels. Use our Map Section to locate beach and shopping areas, or hotels perfect for extended business trips in historic downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island, Summerville.

With Charleston's diverse accommodations — from charming inns to seaside resorts, you'll find just the right place at the right price for a romantic getaway or a vacation for the entire family. There is one consistent theme through, friendly Southern hospitality to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

Booking for Spoleto Festival USA? Book well in advance! The 2011 dates are May 27 - June 12, 2011.

Charlestowne Hotels group offers a dozen properties in the Charleston area, including some of the area's best hotels rated on "people's choice award lists" as the best hotels in the USA. Get one-click availability and rates for them all now.

Planning your wedding or honeymoon? There is no more enchanting place to gather your family and friends for a destination wedding and to celebrate, than in Charleston. Check out our Weddings section for help and resources whether you envision a fairytale wedding including a large group, or an intimate and romantic ceremony for just a few.

Why Choose Charleston?
Let's face it, there are hundreds of great city and resort destinations along the U.S. east coast and thousands of worldwide destinations that beckon travelers as well. So how do you choose your next destination? No matter where in the world you live, choosing Charleston for your next vacation, romantic getaway, family gathering, group or meeting, will be a rewarding experience. You'll discover one destination with a multitude of elements that can help you create the perfect holiday; festivals and special events, attractions, historic sites, beaches, boating and watersports, spas, golf, tennis, spectator sporting events, shopping, arts, local handicrafts and entertainment, cuisine and a wide selection of award winning accommodations.

Trust the recommendations of savvy, frequent travelers who have developed a keen sense of expectations and travel standards. Charleston consistently wins top honors on the lists of "The World's Best..." .. Here are some important considerations for choosing Charleston:

For the 18th consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine named Charleston a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. The Condé Nast Traveler: 2010 Readers' Choice Awards voted Charleston the Second Best City in the U.S., second only to San Francisco making it the number one East Coast destination. Readers also voted Kiawah Island, South Carolina as the Best Island North America. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranked third on the Top Large Resorts in the Mainland U.S. list and 29th on the Best in the World list.

Also taking top honors in Top U.S. Hotels: Charleston Place #18, John Rutledge House Inn #22, Wentworth Mansion #39, French Quarter Inn #42, Planter’s Inn #42 and Market Pavilion Hotel #92.

In 2011, Condé Nast Traveler named Charleston Place, the French Quarter Inn and Planter’s Inn to its Gold List.

The French Quarter Inn was also listed one of the Top 25 Hotels and one of the Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the U.S. in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards for 2011.

There’s no doubt that Charleston is a prime vacation destination. After all, Lonely Planet Travel Guide named it a Top Place to Visit in 2010. That’s not all. In 2010, Travel + Leisure lauded the city as one of America’s Favorite Cities, ranking first for shopping, friendliest people, bed and breakfasts/inns, noteworthy neighborhoods, antique stores and stylish boutique hotels, while in 2008 Andrew Harper named Charleston one of the Top Ten Places to Visit Before You Die. This city isn’t only for play. MarketWatch called Charleston the 47th best city in the U.S. to do business in 2010.

This historic city offers something for everyone. In 2009, Travel Research Specialists, Shifflet & Associates recognized Charleston in America’s Top 10 Value Cities for Couples, while HGTV called the city a Top Romantic Destination and Tripadvisor.com ranked it 7th in the Most Romantic Vacations category for the U.S. and Canada. Southern Living named Restoration on King the Best New Hotel for Romance and Husk as the Best New Restaurant in its 2011 Best of the South awards, and the magazine’s readers voted Charleston their Favorite Southern City, Best Weekend Getaway and Best Family Destination. Hungry? TripAdvisor rated Charleston third on the Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations in the World. Tennis players take note! The U.S. Tennis Association named Charleston the Best Tennis Town in 2010. Ready to hang up the 9-to-5? The Wall Street Journal called Charleston one of the Best Places to Retire in the South in 2010. What’s more, this same year U.S. News & World Report named the city among the Nation’s Top 10 Great Places for History Buffs to Retire. Even Fido will feel welcome in Charleston. DogFriendly ranked it the 9th Most Dog-Friendly City in the U.S. in the same year.

Charleston is a city for all seasons. In 2010, Travel + Leisure dubbed the city one of the Best Places for Holiday Travel and Away.com ditto’d this honor in 2009 and mentioned the Festival of Lights, mule-drawn carriage rides and festive concerts. The year prior, Southern Living magazine ranked Charleston first among Spring Vacation Destinations, while Orbitz.com named it sixth place in the nation as a Winter Getaway Destinations for U.S. travelers.

Make sure to read our Tours & Attractions, Dining & Cuisine and Shopping sections. With everything there is to see, do and explore — you'll want to extend your stay in Charleston!

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Del Webb Charleston "Test drive" your new lifestyle for only $69 for a three-night stay. Experience the community, meet the neighbors, feel the rhythm of life here and enjoy the amenities the same way the residents do. Call (843) 482-4600 for more information, restrictions and details. Get your three night vacation getaway including extra added value activities or meals too. Love life to the fullest. Homes from the $140s.

Blossom Restaurant Executive Chef Adam Close at Blossom focuses on fresh seafood with local flair. Distinctive flavors enhance seafood, producing invigorated American cuisine with southern sensibility. Blossom is perfect for fresh sumptuous seafood. Try the traditional tastes of Charleston with innovative flavors. Bay Street, historic Charleston.

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