The Charleston Place vs HarbourView Inn
Both Belmond Charleston Place and Harbourview Inn are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Belmond Charleston Place scores significantly higher than Harbourview Inn. Belmond Charleston Place is ranked #1 in Charleston with positive reviews from 16 publications like Frommer's, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
The Charleston Place
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205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $255 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A favorite of power brokers, politicians, and movie stars, this stylish 440-room hotel is best enjoyed on an expense account."
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For first-class treatment and stunning views, request a "club level" room.
Fodor's
"Even casual passersby enjoy gazing up at the immense handblown Murano glass chandelier in the hotel's open lobby."
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Michelin Guide
"A curving central staircase graces the lobby of this recently renovated Charleston institution, now operated by Orient Express Hotels, lnc."
DK Eyewitness
"Elegantly furnished luxury hotel located in Charleston's historic district close to restaurants, shops, and attractions."
Zagat
3.8
"Guests at this 400-plus-room hotel with an enviable "location, location, location" in the “center of town” enjoy "elegance" and "true Southern luxury" in “immaculate” and “spacious” rooms."
HarbourView Inn
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2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge
"If you want to be right in the historic district, this hotel in an old shipping warehouse is steps from the harbor, Old City Market, and Lower King Street's antique row."
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Request one that overlooks the Waterfront Park along the Cooper River.
Fodor's
"Calming earth tones and rattan furniture soothe; four-poster beds and sea-grass rugs complete the Lowcountry look."
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If you ask for a room facing the harbor, you can gaze out onto the kid-friendly fountain and 8 acres of Waterfront Park.
Oyster
Upscale
"Harbour View Inn is a historic landmark, and the only waterfront hotel downtown."
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Star Service
"Across the street from Waterfront Park, next to the more florid Vendue Inn, this purpose-built, full-service hotel frequently pops up on popular lists of Charleston's Top 10 lodgings."
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Best choose a unit on the third floor to guarantee a water vista.
Michelin Guide
"This historic district property overlooks Charleston Harbor. Low country-style guest rooms feature four-poster beds, wicker chests and seagrass rugs."