Planters Inn

Holding court in the very heart of Charleston s famed Historic District, the 64-room Planters Inn is the city s iconic grande dame hotel. Uniformed doormen welcome every arrival, ushering guests into a sanctuary of elegant style and genteel service inside the gloriously restored circa 1844 building. Soaring ten-foot ceilings, dozens of working fireplaces, and a stunning collection of antiques and Baker Historic Charleston decor, including a sumptuous four poster bed in every guest room, create a luxurious ambiance described by Travel + Leisure magazine as akin to an overnight with well-to-do friends in their old Charleston mansion. There s also more to Planters Inn than meets the eye: A hidden courtyard illuminated by flickering carriage lanterns provides a beguiling entry to Peninsula Grill, the city s foremost dining experience.