JanetKMR

I am once again hotel shopping for Charleston and it appears there are no hotels on James Island.

My geographical knowledge of Charleston is iffy but it seems like the closest area to James Island will be downtown.

Am I wrong on this? Are there other areas that would be as close or closer?

suewoo

There are several in West Ashley, which is Charleston.

I heard the Hampton, right at the intersection of 17 and 526 is nice.

Have you thought about getting a room at the Tides on Folly Beach?

JanetKMR

We have considered that.....DH isn't completely sold on it. Of course if I remind him about The Lost Dog, that may change

JanetKMR

Reviving this thread...

I am very excited as we are going down in July and staying at Wentworth Mansion.

charsuzan

It been a while but I have stayed there. It was a wonderful experience.

JanetKMR

This is our first time being able to stay downtown. I am hoping to get some time to go shopping and noodle around on my own.

Dickie_Gr

Not sure about the length of your stay but most downtown hotels have a minimum 2 night say.

suewoo

Good choice! The restaurant there is excellent and you can walk over to King Street.

JanetKMR

Dickie_Gr....we are staying four nights. And we can bring Tyrod!

suewoo, I am beyond excited.

JanetKMR

Adding...it is only 5 miles from SD & SIL's house.

Dickie_Gr

We booked in here.

Looks lovely but not downtown, a quiet residential area.

http://www.mavericksouthernkitchens....posthouse/inn/

And very much the wrong side for James Island.

JanetKMR

That looks very nice.....I like Mt Pleasant!

DebitNM

Shopping -

1st choice for fun shopping - http://thecharlestoncitymarket.com/l...ity-market.cfm

Then others -
http://www.charlestonsfinest.com/sc/exclusking.htm

http://www.streetadvisor.com/charles...-charleston-sc

JanetKMR

Thanks Deb...that city market is 1/2 mile from the hotel.

I have never had the opportunity to shop in Charleston, so I am hoping to be able to on this trip.

JanetKMR

And yes, I know that wanting to shop in Charleston make me an evil grandmother

charsuzan

Not at all Janet. Balance is good and when she gets older, you can teach Harper the fine art of shopping.

Gretchen

If you are there on a weekend there is a "farmers market" with a lot of crafts over on King Street, I think. Behind the tourist office.

JanetKMR

Thanks!