Charleston Place Superb Luxury

205 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401 3133
Nightly Rates: ( 299.00 - 1,038.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

Located in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown, Charleston Place offers unparalleled luxury accommodations. Limitless opportunities for sports and leisure enthusiasts abound, ranging from golf to eco adventure. A sub tropical climate allows for year round outdoor activities. From the front door of the hotel, guests can enjoy leisurely strolls or inspiring jogging routes through some of the most beautifully preserved antebellum architecture on the continent, or opt to take a short drive to the plantations to enjoy the flora and wildlife. Charleston Place is only 10 miles from Charleston International Airport.The hotel's extensive facilities include a business center, two restaurants, bar and lounge, live entertainment, meeting and banquet facilities for up to 1700 people, full service day spa, fully-equipped health club with sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi, indoor, outdoor heated swimming pool, children's splash pool, tennis courts and 24-hour room service. The hotel is fully compliant with the American Disabilities Act, and offers 22 specially- equipped rooms for the physically challenged.The top two floors of the hotel are club accommodations, offering all day complimentary beverage service, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres plus after dinner cordials with desserts. All are served in the luxury and comfort of the exclusive two-storey club level lounge. All guestrooms and suites offer marble bathrooms, work desk, complimentary high-speed Internet service, dataport, 2-line IDD phones, voice mail, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, and blackout drapes.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Business Center
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

Guest Rooms
* A1K - Deluxe room with 1 king or 2 double beds Spacious rooms decorated in American period furnishings with all marble bathrooms, work desk, free high-speed internet service, dataport, 2-line IDD phones, voice mail, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, climate control, iron and ironing board, black-out drapes, color cable television, radio and alarm clock. Available as smoking or non-smoking. * EAK - Executive room with 1 king or 2 double beds Rooms on the executive level have been designed to reflect the ancestry of Charleston with sun-drenched colors, richly textured fabrics and mahogany furnishings. All rooms offer all marble bathrooms, work desk, free high-speed Internet service, dataport, 2-line IDD phones, voice mail, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, climate control, iron and ironing board, black out drapes, color cable television, radio and alarm clock available as smoking or non-smoking. * CLB - Club level room with 1 king or 2 double beds Rooms on the club floors offer all day complimentary beverage service, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres plus after dinner cordials with desserts. All are served in the luxury and comfort of the exclusive two-storey club level lounge. All guestrooms and suites offer marble bathrooms, work desk, free high-speed internet service, dataport, 2-line IDD phones, voice mail, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, black-out drapes and available as smoking or non-smoking. * AJS - Junior executive suite with 1 king bed Junior executive suites feature a king bed with French doors that lead into the parlor. The parlor is the size of one guestroom, beautifully appointed with living room style furnishings, a dining table for four and a chandelier. Junior suites offer marble bathrooms, work desk, free high-speed internet service, dataport, 2-line IDD phones, voice mail, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, individual climate control, iron and ironing board, black-out drapes. Available as smoking or non-smoking. Junior executive suites are approximately 800 square feet, 74 square meters.

Rate Disclaimer

Rates are subject to availability. Please contact the hotel for rate information.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 pm
· Check out time is 12:00 pm
· Time Zone is GMT - 5 Eastern Standard Time
· Opened in 1988
· Renovated in 2003
· 440 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 8 floors.

Directions

* From I26 East and Charleston International Airport Take I26 east to Charleston. At "I26 END-ONE MILE" sign, merge into the left-hand lane to prepare to take the meeting street exit-visitors center info sign. Continue on Meeting Street for one mile. Take the first right past Hassel Street. A small sign on the right marks the entrance for Charleston Place Hotel. * From Highway 17 From West Ashley Drive over the Ashley River Bridge, staying in the far right lane. Bear right on Lockwood Drive. Go under the overpass, then get immediately into far left lane. Take the Calhoun Street Exit. Go 1 mile, turn right onto meeting street. Go past 3 traffic lights and take the first right past Hassel Street. A small sign on the right marks the entrance for Charleston Place Hotel. * From Highway 17 Mt. Pleasant After crossing the Copper River on the Grace Memorial Bridge, get into the far left lane. Exit left at King Street-downtown. Turn right at the stop sign on King Street. Go 1 mile and make a left on Calhoun Street. Take the next right on Meeting St. Go past 3 traffic lights and take the first right past Hassell Street. A small sign on the right marks the entrance for Charleston Place Hotel.

Located in the heart of Charleston's historic district, Charleston Place is a unique urban resort catering to the needs of the discriminating traveler. The hotel offers a European flair of narrow cobblestoned streets, continental ambiance and old-world style architecture. Historic Charleston is the ideal starting point for exploring all that Charleston has to offer, including fine arts, incredible dining, antique shops and upscale shopping. Within the surrounding area are majestic southern plantations and gardens, low country wetlands, over 20 world-class golf courses and nearly 100 miles of beaches.The Charleston area is located on the coast of South Carolina, midway between Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island. It is easily accessible by car - I26 has its eastern terminus in Charleston and connects with 120, I85, I40, I77 and I95 from the north. US Highway 17M, the coastal north-south route, runs through Charleston and connects with I95 from the south. Charleston International Airport is located 10 miles from Charleston Place Hotel.

Charleston International -CHS- is 14 miles away.

Guarantee Policy

All reservations require a credit card guarantee at time of booking. Accepted for guarantee - credit card only. Guaranteed reservations are held until midnight local time day of scheduled arrival.

Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be canceled 72 hrs prior to scheduled arrival local time to avoid a penalty of one night room and tax charge. All reservations made electronically must be canceled using the same method reservation was made to avoid a no-show charge.

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

Charleston Grill Charleston grill is South Carolina's most notable Mobil four-star restaurant and has received the AAA four-diamond award and distinguished restaurants of North America award. Creative and uniquely presented cuisine is served flawlessly by skilled and knowledgeable staff. A warm and intimate ambiance is created by mahogany paneling, marble flooring, and the soft sounds of the live jazz trio. The Palmetto Cafe courtyard is open for al fresco cocktails and dinner, subject to availability and weather permitting. The Vintners room is beautiful semi-private room, accommodating up to forty people for parties in the Charleston Grill. Wine cabinets with glass doors line the walls of the room, creating the perfect atmosphere for group dining. It allows your party to be private and intimate while still providing access to the lounge area with it's live jazz music. Hours of operation- * Open 7 days a week * The lounge area serves appetizers and desserts/ opens at 1600. The first seating for dinner is 1800. Appropriate attire û business casual dress is requested in the dining room. Jackets and ties are not required. Although they are appreciated. Casual dress is appropriate for the lounge area. Palmetto Cafe The Palmetto Cafe epitomizes the wonderful Charleston juxtaposition of lazy tranquility with cosmopolitan glamour. This casual elegant restaurant overlooks a lush courtyard with circular bronze fountain and impeccably kept gardens. The menu offers indigenous low country favorites as well as universal ones. A Saturday breakfast buffet and Sunday brunch are offered featuring gourmet omelets, Belgian waffles, and fresh seafood. Opening hours- * Breakfast 0630-1100 daily * Lunch 1130-1500 daily

Bars

Lobby Lounge Located adjacent the grand staircase, the lobby lounge at Charleston Place serves traditional afternoon tea from 2pm-5pm Monday through Saturday. Cocktails, appetizers and desserts are served Sunday through Thursday from 1pm until 11pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 1pm until midnight. Live entertainment including piano and classical guitar is enjoyed six nights per week. A perfect atmosphere for a bridal shower or an afternoon get together, the tea service at the lobby lounge was voted, "Best Tea in the South" by Southern Living Magazine. Knowledgeable service staff serves the finest selection of imported teas from Harney and Sons and Taylors of Harrogate. From black teas to oolongs and tisanes, the tea service at Charleston Place is truly world class. A fantastic light fare menu is served in the relaxed atmosphere of the lounge. Fresh made desserts are available from our in house pastry kitchen. Cuisine includes open-faced tea sandwiches, Norwegian smoked salmon and caviar, fresh made scones, crumpets and traditional tarts and pastries. A wide array of Sherries, ports, wines, bourbons and cognacs are offered. Reservations are recommended for afternoon tea. Opening hours- * Afternoon tea - 1400-1700 Monday-Saturday * Cocktails, appetizers, desserts - 1300-2300 Sunday-Thursday; 1300-2400 Friday-Saturday

Meal Plans

All rates are European Plan unless otherwise stated in availability - no meals included.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Facilities

Charleston Place offers an extensive selection of meeting and banquet facilities catering to any need. The Grand Ballroom is appointed with recessed crystal chandeliers and 16-foot ceilings and can host up to 1700 attendees in over 14000 square feet of elegance. Surrounding the ballroom is the Grand Hall, which features twelve-foot picture windows overlooking picturesque Charleston, and a unique, spacious indoor gazebo that is perfect for receptions and breaks. Eighteen separate breakout rooms, all on the same level within the hotel, are accessible via one grand corridor. Accordingly, hectic breakout schedules become a logistical dream, enhanced by the hotel's impeccable service. For even more options, a fully renovated conference center, the Riviera at Charleston Place, is just across the street, offering an additional 9000 square feet of art deco grandeur, including an amphitheater, the Sottile Ballroom and an enticing rooftop terrace. Conference equipment available includes computer controlled video player and projector, full sound, lighting and projection equipment.

Recreation Information

Sports and Recreation

Recreation available at the hotel - * Aerobics * Children's splash pool 10 x 10 feet, 1 foot deep * Health club * Pool - indoor-outdoor heated * Sauna * Spa - full service day spa * Tanning deck * Tennis courts * Whirlpool / Jacuzzi

Nearby Recreation

Recreation located nearby - * Bicycle rental * Boating * Eco-tours * Fishing * Golf * Golf driving range * Jet skiing * Jogging track * Kayaking * Parasailing * Playground * Public/private beaches * Sailing * Sightseeing * Squash courts * Surfing For golfers, there are more than 20 courses in the area, including the legendary Kiawah, Wild Dunes and the new Arnold Palmer signature course at Rivertowne.

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