Must-see hotels in South Carolina

  • Wentworth Mansion

    Charleston

    Routinely named a top stay in the country, this Gilded Age mansion would be the ideal setting for an elaborate Clue dinner party – and who wouldn't die…

  • 15 Church Street

    Charleston

    Tucked into a historic home in the heart of South of Broad, this charming B&B largely flies under the radar. But those who stumble upon it are treated to…

  • Zero George Street

    Charleston

    Live – if only for a night – like a well-heeled Charlestonian at this lovingly restored, C 1804 property in quiet, residential Ansonborough. The adorable…

  • Ansonborough Inn

    Charleston

    Droll neo-Victorian touches such as the closet-sized British pub and the formal portraits of dogs add a sense of fun to this intimate Historic District…

  • Chesnut Cottage

    South Carolina

    Brimming with Civil War artifacts and period antiques, one of the few antebellum homes to survive in Columbia is now a lovely B&B and a small museum to…

  • Vendue

    Charleston

    This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart, modern style. Reimagined as an art hotel in a 2014 renovation, it displays artwork property-wide (all…

  • Restoration

    Charleston

    Spanish-moss-draped, 200-year-old B&Bs are cool and all, but if you skew more hip and contemporary than antebellum and antique, this all-suite hipster…

  • Not So Hostel

    Charleston

    Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is…

  • Hotel Domestique

    South Carolina

    In French, domestique means 'servant'. In road cycling, it means competing for the benefit of the team leader. So it's fitting that Lance Armstrong's…

  • Planters Inn

    Charleston

    Elegant and centrally located, this upscale historic hotel has added some fabulous new rooms, including the most sumptuous quarters in the city. The 1460…

  • Dewberry

    Charleston

    Once an abandoned federal office building, this former eyesore was tinkered with by architects for eight years before reopening as a glistening ode to mid…

  • French Quarter Inn

    Charleston

    Under the same ownership as the nearby Spectator, this genteel, welcoming hotel is not historic (it was built in 2002), but it is well placed for…

  • Inn at Middleton Place

    Charleston

    This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals. There's…

  • 1425 Inn

    South Carolina

    This eight-room B&B is tucked away in Columbia’s historic-homes district, and, while not itself historic, was built to the historical standards of the…

  • Hampton Inn Broadway at the Beach

    South Carolina

    The bright, renovated rooms overlooking the lake and Broadway at the Beach are a great choice at this hotel. If you're traveling with preteens, you may…

  • Jasmine House Inn

    Charleston

    A sister property of the lovely Indigo Inn, this Greek Revival, apricot-colored mansion across the street offers a bit more intimacy and privacy with its…

  • Myrtle Beach State Park

    South Carolina

    Sleep beneath the pines or rent a cabin, all just steps from the shore. During summer, cabins must be rented on a weekly basis, and there's a two-night…

  • Sunrise Farm B&B

    South Carolina

    Join Cisco the Bolivian llama and a sheep, a potbellied pig, three pygmy goats, two miniature horses and four cats on 10 acres of pastoral lands. Stay in…

  • Swamp Rabbit Inn

    South Carolina

    Like its sister property in Greenville, this charming and well-appointed inn is just off the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail and contains a variety of…

  • John Rutledge House Inn

    Charleston

    Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution. Why not stay in his grand, lovingly restored mansion? The central…

  • Best Western Plus Grand Stand Inn & Suites

    South Carolina

    We're not accustomed to championing chain hotels, but the rates here are reasonable, the beach is steps away, there's a fitness and business center and…

  • Longleaf Campground

    South Carolina

    A three-minute drive from the visitor center, along the entrance road to Congaree National Park, this leafy but sometimes-crowded campground offers 14…

  • Indigo Inn

    Charleston

    This snazzy 40-room inn enjoys a prime location in the middle of the Historic District and has an oasis-like private courtyard, where guests can enjoy…

  • Table Rock State Park Campground & Cabins

    South Carolina

    The 14 cabins here, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, range from one to three bedrooms and have air-conditioning, kitchenettes and coffeemakers…

  • Spectator

    Charleston

    One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks),…

  • 1837 Bed & Breakfast

    Charleston

    Close to the College of Charleston, this B&B may bring to mind the home of your eccentric, antique-loving aunt. The 1837 has nine charmingly overdecorated…

  • Bluff Campground

    South Carolina

    It's about a mile hike along the Bluff Trail to reach this relaxing, secluded campground. Its six sites each offer a fire ring and picnic table, but there…

  • Historic Charleston B&B

    Charleston

    One of the best ways to get to know Charleston is to stay at a small home where the owners serve up authentic Southern breakfasts and dole out great local…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront

    South Carolina

    A fantastic option along Ocean Blvd for its elaborate system of pools (there are nine) and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.

  • Town & Country Inn & Suites

    Charleston

    About 5 miles west of downtown Charleston, Town & Country offers modern and stylish rooms at a reasonable price. The inn is a good launchpad if you want…

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