Charleston B&B
 

I'm staying at the Battery Carriage House Inn and the Governor's House Inn early this May. Has anyone stayed at either of these places? Apparently this is the high season, as I had a hard time finding accomodations recently. Also, are there any special events the first weekend in May? We're not sure whether or not to rent a car. Any recommendations? Thanks. <BR>

Lorraine: Since I live in the Chas. area, I have never stayed at either of those inns, but have heard raves from others! Yes, April & May are the high season because of the flowers, etc. <BR> <BR>Following is a site that you can go to find all of the local sites, schedules, costs, etc... <BR> <BR>http://www.charleston.net/entertain/tourist.html <BR> <BR> <BR>Right before you come down check out http://www.charleston.net Then click on the first down arrow and go to the Preview section (this is the local newspaper site). It will have events for that particular time. <BR> <BR>Enjoy! <BR>

I stayed at the Battery Carriage House quite a few years ago and it was very nice-it's on the Battery(hence the name)which is several blocks from the main shopping/entertainment area, but still a fairly easy walk. We have often stayed at the Vendue Inn which I like. Check with the Charleston Visitors Bureau about what events will be going on while you're there. The Spoleto Festival starts in late May, I believe. A couple of good restaurants are Magnolias and Carolinas. Charleston is one of the most beautiful cities in America and I'm sure you'll love it.

I know you will love Charleston, My husband and I go every year for our anniversary ( May 1) We have stayed a lots of Inns in the area. We stayed at Battery Carriage house. I was disappointed. It had none of the charm and excellent service we had come to expect in the other Inns in the area. We stayed one year at 2 Meeting Street it was wonderful. We stayed last year at the Jasmine House and found it very nice. These two are just a few we enjoyed there are many great Inns in the area. I don't think you will need to rent a car that is one of the things we enjoy about staying downtown is being able to walk everywhere you want to go. Have a great trip, sound like you will be down the same time we are going back.

Anyone familiar with The Ashley Inn? Is this a safe area at night and is this closer to the Historic area than The Battery Carriage House?

Thanks for the replies. I called several other inns a few weeks ago in search of a room the first weekend in May; everyone was booked. The <BR>Battery Carriage House (which was at least my 20th call) had only one <BR>room left and I jumped on it. The price certainly wasn't inexpensive; is <BR>was comparable to the Governor's House Inn (across from the John <BR>Rutledge House which was totally booked) where we're staying on our <BR>third night. The brochure from the Carriage House looked inviting. How <BR>long ago did you stay there? I've never been to Charleston before and <BR>am looking forward to a romantic weekend.