The Royal American

Quaint hotel in an 1862 home with furnished verandas, plus complimentary breakfast, wine & cheese. Set in a historic, downtown, residential neighborhood, this charming hotel in an 1862 home is 12 miles from Charleston International Airport and a 15-minute walk from history at the Charleston Museum. Elegant rooms with midcentury furnishings come with high or exposed-beam ceilings, Nespresso coffee machines and marble bathroom features. Most have fireplaces, and some offer neighborhood views. Freebies include parking, continental breakfast and loaner bikes, as well as afternoon wine and cheese. Shared verandas offer seating, and a library has a self-service bar.

Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.

Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.

Stylish hotel in a 19th-century mansion with a seafood restaurant & a fitness room. In a mansion dating from 1830, this sophisticated hotel is a 12-minute walk from Historic Charleston City Market and 1 mile from Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Featuring foxed mirrored accents, patterned wallpaper and artwork, the stylish rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add kitchenettes; some have pull-out sofas or balconies. Amenities include an upscale seafood restaurant and a fitness room, as well as a meeting room.

Eatery serving comfort food such as cheesesteaks and salmon BLTs, plus wine and beer.

Fresh-baked biscuits with custom toppings & sandwich creations plus coffee & tea in funky digs.

Chic, airy rooms with Wi-Fi & minifridges (some with water views), plus snacks & in-room breakfast. Set a 2-minute walk from Charleston Harbor, this refined hotel is 1 mile from the Charleston Aquarium and 5 minutes' walk from the sprawling, 200-year-old City Market. Stylish, airy rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Complimentary amenities include breakfast served either in the lobby, in-room or on a terrace, along with all-day coffee and snacks, and an afternoon wine and cheese reception. Other amenities include milk and cookies in the evening.

Upscale lodging offering refined rooms, plus free champagne upon check-in, breakfast & loaner bikes. Set in a striking building in Charleston's historic downtown, this elegant hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Charleston City Market. The refined rooms feature 40-inch flat-screens and Blu-Ray/DVD players, plus iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, minifridges and designer toiletries. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas, and some also include fireplaces and private terraces. In-room spa treatments can be arranged for a fee. Free perks include continental breakfast, plus champagne upon arrival, wine and cheese receptions, and loaner bikes. There's also a DVD library and a gift shop. Valet parking is available for a surcharge.

Worthwhile is an upscale women’s boutique in Charleston, offering a chic selection of distinct clothing, accessories, and home goods with stellar service.

Nestled in Charleston, this cozy spot features a fresh, seasonal menu accompanied by creative cocktails and a great selection of wines and craft beers.