We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Charleston, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated December 2023.
Resort.Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool with a hot tub and sun terrace, and direct harbor access. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room comes with a private bathroom. A free trolley to the beach on Sullivan's Island (15 minutes' drive away) is provided. A 24-hour front desk and gift shop are directly on the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and cycling. The resort also offers free use of bicycles. On-site dining options include Bridge Bar, which offers views of USS Yorktown and Charleston, Reel Bar, and Indigo Grille. Charleston Harbor Fish House features open-air waterfront dining and local seafood. Cold War Submarine Memorial is 500 metres from Beach Club at Charleston Harbor, while USS Yorktown State Park is 500 metres from the property. Charleston International Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women.Opened January 2022. Conveniently located in the centre of Charleston, The Iris offers 5-star accommodation close to Harmon Field and Charleston Museum. The property is set 2 km from Hampton Park, 2.1 km from Cannon Park and 2.3 km from The Citadel. Private parking is available on site. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a city view. At The Iris all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Marion Square, The Citadel Archives and Museum and The Citadel Daniel Museum. The nearest airport is Charleston International Airport, 17 km from The Iris.Show full description
One of the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotels in Charleston.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This 1920s-inspired boutique Spectator Hotel in Charleston is less than 4 minutes’ walk from the historic Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston. Features include a bar, personalised butler service, and free WiFi in public areas. The bar, styled as a speakeasy, serves Prohibition-era inspired spirits. A gourmet in-room continental breakfast is offered complimentary. A flat-screen cable TV and iPod dock are provided in each boutique-style room at The Spectator Hotel. Some suites have a landmark view of the historic city centre, small seating area, or minibar. Butler services include a personalised experience through services such as turndown service, shoe shine, and packing/unpacking. The reception is open 24 hours, and concierge services are available for added convenience. The hotel is 400 metres from Charleston Waterfront Park and 644 metres from the Shops At Charleston Place. Charleston International Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Rooftop pool. Situated in Charleston, 300 metres from Charleston Museum, Hotel Bennett Charleston features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 200 metres from Marion Square. At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Hotel Bennett Charleston each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, French and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Hotel Bennett Charleston include South Carolina Aquarium, Cannon Park and Charleston Waterfront Park. The nearest airport is Charleston International Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most luxurious and stylish five-star hotel in Charleston.
Luxury Hotel.Great breakfast. This historic hotel is located in Charleston city centre 482 metres from College of Charleston and 1.6 km from South Carolina Aquarium. Offerings include 3 restaurants, 4 bars, and a full-service spa. An indoor and outdoor saltwater pool and a fitness centre are featured at the The Charleston Place. Shops and a full-service concierge are also available on site. The rooftop Clocktower Terrace bar located at the pool deck is available to guests. The Charleston Grill is on site, which features live jazz and modern Southern American cuisine. Guests can have breakfast and lunch in the casual Palmetto Cafe or a cocktail in the Thoroughbred Club. Free WiFi, a cable TV, and an en suite with bathrobes are provided in each room at The Charleston Place. Room service is available 24 hours. The hotel is 100 metres from Peninsula Grill, 300 metres from Charleston Historic District and 500 metres from Old Slave Mart Museum. Charleston International Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Rooftop bar. The historic Dewberry Charleston is a mid-20th century boutique hotel is located in the in the Mendell Rivers Federal building and features an American Southern brasserie-style restaurant and a craft cocktail bar. Spa at the Dewberry, a fitness centre, and library are available as well as the Fieldshop from Garden & Gun on-site shop. The 696 metres of indoor and outdoor event space includes a glass-enclosed rooftop venue. Floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TV, and minibar are standard in every room at the Dewberry Charleston. Extras include an en suite with Vermont marble accents, free toiletries, and slippers. The Charleston Museum, American Theater, and Charleston Farmers Market are 3 minutes’ walk from the Charleston Dewberry hotel. The South Carolina Aquarium is 1 km away.Show full description
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