TL;DR
- History: 19th-century era, historic hotel with red-brick charm and modern updates.
- Location: Overlooks Waterfront Park with pier access and ocean views.
- Atmosphere: Romantic, nautical-inspired interiors, perfect for sunset views and pampering service.
- Experience: Ideal for guests who enjoy a mix of historic character and contemporary comfort.
- Check prices here
You can’t throw a stone near Charleston South Carolina’s French Quarter without hitting a hotel built in the 1860s, it’s true.
But how about one that looks proudly out towards the great Atlantic? This is Waterfront Park’s Harbourview Inn.
It’s for those who like the red-brick vibes of the historical but want decidedly modern comforts.
The location couldn’t be better, perched at the top of an oceanfront park with pier access right outside.
With impeccable service and manys a complimentary beverage on offer, you can be toasting the sunset from your private little sea tower in no time.
What are the rooms like?
- Room count: 52 rooms, including Historic Wing, Traditional Queen, Premium King, and Landmark Suite.
- Design: High ceilings, exposed brick, nautical and romantic decor with soft blues, whites, grays, and yellow accents.
- Amenities: Waffle weave robes, mini-fridges, 49″ TVs, sound machines, gray/white tiled bathrooms with My Earth toiletries and rain showers.
- Variety: Rooms with furnished balconies and Landmark Suite with King bed and sitting room.
- See all rooms in detail here
This boutique hotel is part renovated historic warehouse, and if you’re truly passionate about the Charleston experience, book a room in the historic wing.
You’ll get high ceilings, exposed brick and some serious vibes.
Other rooms range from Traditional Queen to Premium King, which includes a stunning furnished balcony. The two rooms of the Landmark suite offer both a sumptuous King bed and a gorgeously furnished sitting room.
The decor throughout elegantly walks the line between romantic and nautical. Soft blues, whites and grays feel like they were pulled from the sea, while clever decorative touches of yellow patterns and warm wood make the rooms feel friendly.
Each room comes with a chic waffle weave robe, mini-fridges, 49″ TVs, and sound machines. The bathrooms are gray and white tile with My Earth toiletries and luxurious rain showers you could spend all morning in.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Dining: High-end continental breakfast with fresh pastries, all-day complimentary snacks and beverages, wine and cheese reception, rooftop craft cocktail service.
- Facilities: Fitness studio on-site; bikes available to explore Charleston.
With no restaurant on-site, breakfast is a high-end continental with fresh local pastries. The inn offers complimentary snacks and beverages all day.
This includes endless coffee, milk and cookies, and a wine and cheese reception you won’t want to miss.
You can enjoy these in the room, but you wouldn’t want to miss the rooftop terrace. The gorgeous, sunny patio with craft cocktail service, invites you to watch the sea move, chat with other guests, or plan the next day’s adventures.
You’ll have access to a fitness studio as well, though we recommend borrowing the inn’s bicycles if you want to get your heart rate up.
The League of American Bicyclists officially declared Charleston Bicycle Friendly, and it’s the best way to explore the nearby area.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Location: Top of Waterfront Park with half-covered pier access.
- Nearby attractions: French Quarter museums, King Street, City Market, Fort Sumter, Fort Johnson.
- Walkability: Ten-minute walk to bustling areas with cafés, bars, restaurants, and shops.
The Harbourview Inn is perfectly situated at the top of Waterfront Park, in front of a lovely half-covered pier.
Inland, you’re in the heart of the city, with cute cafés, hip bars and high class restaurants just around the corner.
The French Quarter has museums and historical spots woven into its charming streets. King Street, the area with the most bustle, will be a ten-minute walk away. The City Market is also ten minutes and is a must-explore.
There’s much more history and some stellar museums a bit further out, but anyone will wheels will want to branch out. Fort Sumter and Fort Johnson are both historical spots accessible by road, traveling over a maze of waterways and gorgeous landscapes.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
”Nice perks like bottled waters you could take with you, afternoon wine and cheese, and the nighttime milk and cookies. Breakfast was included and everything I tried was delicious. Especially like that you choose what you want the night before and they will deliver it to your room at a specified time….”
”Made Charleston visit very special. Very comfortable bed and bedding. Comfortable reception/lobby which brought people together. Complimentary cookies and milk, complimentary wine and cheese and lovely breakfast. All made it exceptional….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”It’s our own fault for going during a holiday week, but the area directly in front of the hotel gets a lot of foot traffic. I realize this is completely outside the control of the hotel, but if you book during a busy period, just know that the fountain gets a lot of kids, the gelato shop gets lines of customers, the pub nearby has gaggles of people loitering in front wondering if they should go in. Sartre was right!….”
”My only suggestion would be to add brighter light to the room…..”
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