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The Restoration Hotel vs The Spectator Hotel

The Restoration and The Spectator Hotel are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Restoration scores significantly better than The Spectator Hotel. The Restoration is ranked #3 in Charleston with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as goop, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

The Restoration Hotel
The Restoration Hotel
9 / 10
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $249 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"The Restoration on King is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Charleston's lovely historic district. Rich with heritage details, this hotel feature balconies overlooking downtown."
Zagat Zagat
"Exposed brick and original wood frame the otherwise contemporary decor throughout this boutique hotel featuring posh, fully furnished apartment-style suites replete with a full kitchen."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"While rates are high, they aren’t outrageous for a small, luxury venue with only a handful of spacious rooms. Lots of little perks abound." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In 2010, the Restoration on King opened with a new concept for Charleston: a small-scale luxury hotel that was contemporary boutique, not traditional B&B." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Hip home away from home with Southern charm and a rooftop lounge in downtown Charleston." Full review
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The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel
8 / 10
67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
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Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
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