travelinwifey

Wow! I finally got around to reading this, thanks for the excellent review. Can't wait to visit. Natalie

ellen_griswold

Woah GoTravel, just found this thread while doing some last minute research before our upcoming trip. And now i'm even more excited, especially to shop!! Also, do you think the flowers will be blooming?

Thanks so much for a most excellent trip report!

laurelee

I'm wondering if Pat in Michigan can give us a posttrip report on the Harbourview Inn-I'm curious to hear the details.

xrae

Wonderful piece of work, GoTravel! Mr. Xrae and I are heading to Charleston tomorrow evening for a long weekend. We are staying at the Ansonborough Inn, and I look forward to sharing my reviews on the inn and the dining after we return.

liasun71

Hi,
GT I have a question...my husband and I are staying in Chs for one evening only with our 1 year old son. What hotel do you recommend? I dont see him doing well (our son) staying in a single room hotel room with mommy and daddy- he is too aware. Therefore, that means that mommy and daddy have to go to bed at 7pm also. This is just a stopover en route to HH for a week with the whole family. We decided to fly instead of drive with a 1 year old. Do you think that one of the outer islands might be a better choice ie; wild dunes etc.. thanks.

GoTravel

The Doubletree is an all suite hotel and that would give you and your husband privacy.

Scarlett

This thread and the recent trip report by ellen griswold are my weapons to convince the Yankee that we need to go to Charleston soon.

liasun71

Thanks so much GT.
Booked one eve at Dbltre. $300.00 bucks but well worth not having to go to sleep at 7pm when the little guy does. It's a two room suite. This way, my husband and i can hang out and at least watch tv and have some vino.
thx again.

tuckerdc

What a great report - and oh, does it make me want to get back to Charleston!

FYI for Ethel, and others, with
$$-hotel concerns, these are the downtown C. hotels that come up at Bidding for Travel:
4 Star Renaissance Charleston

3 Star Francis Marion Hotel (no longer affiliated with Westin) LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Doubletree Guest Suites Charleston LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Embassy Suites Charleston
Mills House or Holiday Inn Mills House LINK TO HOTEL REVEIW

GoTravel

Wanted to add a couple of updates:

The Website for the Rickshaw or Charleston Pedicab is: http://www.charlestonpedicab.com/pages/755472/index.htm

Ate at Fleet Landing Restaurant (www.FleetLanding.net) and while the views are unsurpassed, the hotel is on the water on the old Navy pier, the food is kinda dismal. We will try it again because we ate there over a really busy weekend and they have not been open that long. You must at least go for a cocktail.

We stayed at The Best Western King Charles Inn and it was really a very nice hotel. Downtown on Meeting Street, the hotel is of a much nicer caliber than the Best Western brand. Beautiful lobby and pool area.

www.KingCharlesInn.com

The Vendue Inn (www.VendueInn.com) is one of the most fun places to go and party in Charleston. The outdoor rooftop deck is two stories and always has a rocking band. Just down the street from the Harborview Inn and the views from the rooftop are stunning. This is a Charleston must.

LoveItaly

Hi GoTravel, when OWJ and I went past the Best Western in Charleston we too thought it look very lovely. I was surprised, not the typical Best Western we have in CA certainly. And needless to say it is in a great location. Thanks again for making our trip so wonderful!

cmcfong

ttt for Charleston travel.

eroz

Thanks so much for a wonderful report! The travel bureau for Charleston shld hire you!
We'll be spending 2 nights in Savannah and 2 nights in Charleston in early March. Was thinking of saving Charleston for a longer 3 night wkend and hanging out golfing in Hilton Head instead but this post changed my mind. can't wait!
I'll be using these suggestiosn and looking for your input on Savannah things to do too! Thansk Go Travel!

stembe

Excellent Report!!!

z

ttt for myself. Thanks GoTravel.
Is it too hot to visit Charleston in July? Should we wait until October/November?

julesj66

Wow, what a trip report! I just printed out this entire itinerary! My husband & I will be attending a wedding toward the end of May in Charleston, being held at Charleston Place, but we're looking for somewhat cheaper options! Right now I think the Doubletree may suffice. I was thinking Holiday Inn Historic district but see it is quite a few blocks further away than many other hotels? (I am a NY'er and am used to walking city blocks, so "far" is relative!)

GoTravel

The Holiday Inn is sort of away from things. The Mills House Inn which is a Holiday Inn is in a much better location. The Doubletree has the best location if you aren't staying at Charleston Place.

If your dates fall over Spoleto (www.Spoleto.org or www.PiccoloSpoleto.com) you'll have a hard time finding anything. Huge Arts festival.

You'll love Charleston in the Spring!

cmcfong

ttt

palmettoprincess

Thanks GoTravel. We are coming down for two nights during Easter. I was on the fence about the Doubletree until I read that is is one of your usuals.

palmettoprincess

I've booked Doubletree, but I probably wouldn't without your recommendation. The funny thing is I didn't realize that it is a suites hotel. When you go to their website and look at room types, the first to pop up are individual rooms, suites are way down on the page. I went ahead with making the reservation and when asked to select room type the large suite was the same price as the individual room.

Doubletree needs to give you a cut and change their website.