Hotel Bennett, Charleston

Why We Like It:

Charleston is lucky enough to have two of the USA’s very best boutique hotels – the smaller, more intimate, Spectator Hotel, and this one here, the very grand, also award-winning, Hotel Bennett.

It has 179 luxurious rooms and suites, and lots of lovely common space including a rooftop terrace with swimming pool, four drinking and dining venues, and a small spa and gym.

Rooms:

They have a wide range of accommodation here from 355 sq. ft. neat and tidy rooms to very opulent 1050 sq ft suites with balconies and nice views over Marion Square.

In between you have some spacious suites and rooms some of which also have balconies and nice views. Whatever you choose you are absolutely guaranteed a very high level of luxury and comfort.

They all come with super comfortable king-size beds, sofas, work desks, cable TVs and coffee makers, high-tech controls for lighting and curtains, and 24-hour room service.

Some, as mentioned, also have balconies and they all have quite wonderful bathrooms with designer soaking tubs.

Prices & Availability:

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Food & Facilities:

Their signature restaurant is Gabrielle, a sophisticated fine dining venue which has a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking Marion Square. It also has a stylish, lively bar.

The menu lies somewhere between Southern U.S. and European, particularly French. Lots of great fresh seafood too.

The Patisserie serves a range of coffee and has a European vibe, croissants and all. Fiat Lux up on the ninth floor by the swimming pool is a sleek cocktail bar with a broad wine list and also does small bites and snacks – club sandwiches, salads, cheese & charcuterie boards etc.

Then there is the swanky Camellia champagne bar with its mirrored ceilings and pink marble floors and table tops.

Other facilities include a gym, open 24 hours, and a spa, with spa treatments and massages etc. also available in your own room.

Room service is 24 hours and you can also order off the menu from Gabrielle for room delivery but only until 10pm when the kitchen closes.

Hotel Bennett is pet friendly but only for dogs of 25 lbs or less, max. of two dogs per room and, to quote the hotel; ”they must be fully trained and kept on a leash at all times.”

Location:

You’ll have no complaints about the location. The Bennett stands where Marion Square meets Charleston’s main drag, King Street.

The square hosts many local festivals and farmer’s markets etc. and King Street is the beating heart of the city around which where you’ll find many of its trendiest bars like The Belmont, Proof and Victor Social Club, restaurants including Hall’s Chophouse, The Ordinary and The Grocery, plus art galleries and boutique stores.

Some Guest Reviews:

“Simply the most lovely hotel I have stayed in. Bright ample rooms. Lovely staff. Great rooftop pool……”

“The property is just GORGEOUS, they have a lot of options for food on the property and I found it to be in the best location. So happy I chose this hotel it was one of my favorite hotel stays ever!…..”

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