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The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel vs HarbourView Inn

Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Harbourview Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel. Harbourview Inn scores 86 with positive reviews from 11 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
8 / 10
68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want to park your car and enjoy the rest of your vacation exploring Charleston by foot, this upscale property operated by the Marriott chain is the place for you." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built in 2001, with a massive renovation completed in 2008, this is the most upscale member of the extended Marriott family of chain hotels in historic Charleston." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Well-situated in the heart of town...this upbeat, upscale commercial kingpin clobbers the Marriott and Doubletree with its excellent service." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Bold, contemporary colors accent these Marriott rooms, with upper suite balconies affording great views of the Holy City skyline, as does the rooftop pool." Full review
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Live jazz bar The Mezz is half a block away for cocktails and great food, but don't miss the Renaissance's own destination restaurant, Barony Tavern, helmed by one of Charleston's original star chefs, Robert Carter.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This is a top notch, Marriott branded, completely refurbished hotel with all the technological perks you would expect." Full review
HarbourView Inn
HarbourView Inn
8 / 10
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"Calming earth tones and rattan furniture soothe; four-poster beds and sea-grass rugs complete the Lowcountry look." Full review
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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 Oyster
Upscale
"Harbour View Inn is a historic landmark, and the only waterfront hotel downtown." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
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Best choose a unit on the third floor to guarantee a water vista.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This historic district property overlooks Charleston Harbor. Low country-style guest rooms feature four-poster beds, wicker chests and seagrass rugs."
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