The 20 Best Hotels in Charleston, From Harborfront Cottages to Gilded-Age Inns | Condé Nast Traveler

"The Planters Inn corners what you might call "Main & Main" (i.e. arguably the best address in the city), in this case Market & Meeting. Despite heavy foot traffic outside, the inn's interior feels quiet and civilized, as if you've stepped into a well-heeled private home and been asked to stay awhile. Newer rooms feel more contemporary than their more traditional counterparts in the main building, but still in keeping with Charleston vernacular. Most Charlestonians agree that the Peninsula Grill epitomizes fine dining, and indeed established Charleston families stage special events and large family meals here. Carved four-poster mahogany beds, accent vases, large Audubon prints, burnished mirrors, and sweetgrass baskets lend a sense of place. This was an instant classic since its inception in 1994, meticulously maintained, and the only Relais & Châteaux property in Charleston, a truly elegant hotel." - Allston McCrady