We had the pleasure of spending 6 nights at the French Quarter Inn at the end of May / June 2026. Given the length of our stay we upgraded to the King Junior Suite and found it to be a delightful room. The INN being central to the City Market and offers quick access to shops, restaurants and historic churches. We were able to use it as a base for walking to dinner each night 5 to minutes to the cities top restaurants, and exploring the city center. When our car was needed IAAM museum or plantation visit etc it was an easy ingress and egress location. Breakfast can be brought to your room or an expanded version is available in the lobby or a cute patio adjacent. We alternated to keep things fresh. Room was very clean and surprisingly very quiet for a central city. location. Staff pleasant engaging and helpful when needed. Turn down service at night. The hotel is fastidious about minor details all which lead to a wonderful stay. A Delightful Stay! read more

From the moment we checked in, the service was absolute perfection. The staff (Bob, Kim & Marvin) went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, accommodating every request with a smile. Our room was stunning--immaculately clean, beautifully designed, along with an incredibly comfortable bed and high-quality linens. The amenities were top-tier, and the location made exploring Charleston incredibly convenient. Breakfast was delicious and Izzy made wine hour an absolute delight. We had a flawless experience from start to finish and cannot wait to return! read more

It was a great stay! Lovely ambiance and amazing service. Cookies and milk every night, freshly baked, and beautiful rooms. Lots of complimentary items, such as food, and personal treatment, like a pillow menu. Love this hotel! 10 out of 10!! read more

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Fabulous boutique hotel in the historic district of Charleston's French Quarter. The location makes exploring Charleston on foot convenient. The public spaces and rooms reflect a European style in a Southern setting. The French Quater Inn thought of every amenity possible. The breakfast was the perfect way to start our day, wine and cheese reception every afternoon, cookies and milk in the evening and sweet treats 24/7. Every person we encountered at the Inn were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I have traveled the world and The French Quarter Inn is at the top of my list. read more

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I stayed at the suite last July, and in 2024 and 2023. The hotel is beautiful, with old-time designs but very modern rooms. The stairs are amazing, the staff are nice, and the food is good. 10/10 read more

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Just returned from two night stay at this wonderful hotel. We have stayed at many hotels in this country and others and have been on several cruise lines. We have never been treated as well as we were at the French Quarter. Every single person we came in contact with was friendly and asked if there was anything they could do to make our trip better. Breakfast was delicious with the choice of dining downstairs or in one's room (we opted for our room). In the evening, there was wine and a gourmet table of appetizers. Special treat was milk and warm cookies before bedtime. Can't say enough about our experience starting with the valets and including front desk, breakfast team and happy hour staff. Location is perfect for walking to town and the market. Beautiful, sparkling clean hotel and dedicated team members. (The emergency stairs even had wall murals) We can't wait to return. read more

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What a wonderful hotel and so conveniently located! We had a lovely stay here. The place is clean and the staff is great! Everyone was very nice and helpful. The room was absolutely lovely. Just as we expected. Complimentary snacks and breakfast were far better than most places we have stayed. The building is on the older side, but that's expected in this part of town so we were not surprised. We would definitely come back. read more

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I haven't done a review in years, but felt I needed to for the French Quarter Inn! A quick getaway for my husband and I... made even more special by our stay here. Carson, as well as the other ladies at the front desk were so friendly and beyond helpful with every and any questions we had about the area ( from where to eat, where to explore and how to get there). Lovely rooms.. a wonderful breakfast buffet, wine and cheese happy hour and milk and cookies at bedtime. Thank you French Quarter Inn for helping to make our first trip to Charleston a wonderful experience! We can't wait to come back and stay with you again. read more

Yelp asks, "Do you recommended this place?" Yes. 100% I recommend a stay at the French Quarter Inn. This place is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! After a long day of travel and airport delays, we checked in sometime after 1 a.m. Our hist still greeted us with warm cookies and beautifully chilled glasses of champagne. Seeing the wear on our faces, she just offered us the bottle! Upon entering the room (we upgraded to the queen suite with a market view), it was like stepping into heaven. Another chilled bottle of champs and chocolate covered strawberries. The room was clean and just gorgeous! I couldn't wait to get into my slice of heaven. We filled out our cards for breakfast to be delivered versus going to the lobby, turned on our in-room sound machine, and almost immediately lulled to dreamland. In the morning, we enjoyed a lovely Nespresso while we prepared for the day and awaited our breakfast. It was beautifully presented, on-time, and tasty. The hotel is even more beautiful in the sunlight as it is at night. We had the option to take complimentary bikes, but we instead wandered around the beautiful city in foot. We returned after a day of sightseeing, eating (Fleet Landing), and shopping (on Market and King Streets) just in time for the evening wine and cheese reception. Again, another beautiful presentation. The bartender/mixologist did an amazing job! We enjoyed our evening wine and a wonderful assortment on the beautiful patio. We enjoyed dinner out at Church & Union, listened to like music coming from the market and returned for fresh, warm cookies and sherry. On return to our suite, we were greeted by turn-down, and chocolates, as well as our chosen pillows from the Pillow Concierge (MUST do!). I will be preaching a stay at FQ Inn, and it will be a regular destination for me. Southern hospitality at its utmost finest from start to finish. It's better than coming home! read more

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his is a pleasant hotel, but by no means "the best hotel in the U.S." pleasant. The reputation seems driven more by strong marketing than by an exceptional guest experience. Overall, it feels overrated for the price. We stayed four nights between Christmas and New Year's. Pros * Generally friendly staff. Most employees were courteous and helpful, though a few came across as somewhat snobbish or distant. Given how busy the holiday period was, I still count this as a positive overall. * Thoughtful add-ons. Complimentary wine and cheese, cookies, and a broad pillow menu are nice touches. If you enjoy boutique-style perks and are willing to pay a premium for them, you'll likely appreciate these. * High-end in-room products. It's clear they try to use upscale items. The hair dryer, in particular, stood out--easily the nicest I've ever seen in a hotel room, comparable to a Dyson. * Excellent location. Walking distance to most major sights in Charleston's historic district, which is probably the hotel's strongest selling point. Cons (Based solely on our experience; others may differ.) * Very inefficient valet service. There appeared to be essentially one person handling valet. We were told to expect a 5-10 minute wait, but 30 minutes later, guests who had requested their cars before us were still waiting. Because we were about to miss a scheduled activity, the front desk agent had to retrieve our car herself. We barely made it on time, and the situation was unnecessarily stressful. * Dated and poorly maintained room. Cabinet doors were misaligned, the fridge was noisy, the toilet constantly leaked, and the HVAC system was loud, with an abrupt burst of air every time it kicked on--even when set to auto or low. * Limited amenities. There's no pool and no fitness center, which feels like a major omission at this price point. * Underwhelming breakfast. The complimentary breakfast was comparable to what you'd find at a suburban Marriott Courtyard. The dining area is also very small; we were never able to find a table that accommodated our group (four adults and two kids). Conclusion I can see why French Quarter Inn receives rave reviews: it's well-suited for couples or casual travelers who value small luxury touches, personalized service, and plan to spend most of their time walking around historic Charleston. That said, it was not a good fit for us. We were traveling with two kids, wanted to explore areas outside the city, and prioritized comfort and amenities over boutique-style add-ons. For our needs, French Quarter Inn simply doesn't deliver. At $500-$600 per night for a basic room, the value proposition falls short. Under different circumstances I might rate it three stars, but considering the price, I'd give it two stars Update: After posting this review, the management team from French Quarter Inn reached out to me directly. Their response was prompt, sincere, and thoughtful. They took the time to acknowledge our experience, address specific concerns I raised, and, most importantly, demonstrated that they genuinely care about how their guests feel. While our stay itself had shortcomings, the way the hotel handled the feedback speaks volumes about their values and commitment to improvement. That level of accountability and customer care deserves recognition. For that reason, I am updating my rating from two stars to four stars. Although French Quarter Inn may still not be the best fit for every type of traveler, their professionalism and willingness to listen significantly changed my overall impression of the brand. read more

Went on a mother/daughter trip and we both loved the French Quarter Inn. The service was wonderful! The staff couldn't have been nicer. The complementary breakfast that we had delivered to our room was delicious. We also enjoyed the charcuterie and cookies in the lobby. The location was also perfect. We did lots of exploring and everything was in walking distance. We will definitely stay here again. read more

The French Quarter Inn made our family vacation extra special. Champagne upon check-in, also Happy Hour each day. It was an Inexpensive wine brand but it was actually good after long days sightseeing. The happy hour appetizers were salami variety, cheeses and fruits. It is close to shopping, sightseeing and restaurants. Parking is Valet and they charge each night for your car but every big city hotels do that these days. It has become the norm. The Hotel is exquisite and beautiful. Our room fit a family of 4 and was perfect in size. Southern Charm that was very classy. Hotel carpet, bathrooms, etc looked brand new and very upscale. They didn't leave anything out including the nightly turn down service with chocolates. The cookies and milk at night was my family favorite. Breakfast is also included. We tried the buffet each day except for one time we had room service. The breakfast was good. It consisted of scrambled eggs, bacon, muffins, fruit, coffee and juices. You won't leave hungry. We utilized the free bikes and had such a great time biking around the city. The customer service was impeccable and added a special touch throughout each day. Our stay made us feel very pampered which is exactly what we needed being on vacation. We look forward to our next stay at The French Quarter Inn, Keep doing what you are doing! We couldn't have asked for a better stay. read more

World-class elegance in the heart of Charleston's historic district, the French Quarter Inn is the perfect spot for a romantic escape to one of America's most cherished cities. From the champagne flutes that greet you at check-in, to the complimentary breakfast buffet and afternoon happy hour with wine and hors d'oeuvres, the service and amenities are top-notch. On a recent visit, our spacious Deluxe King Room offered a fabulous view of the historic St. Philip's steeple, along with an incredibly comfortable bed and well-appointed bathroom with a walk-in shower. The hotel lobby was warm and inviting, and the outdoor courtyard the perfect setting to relax in the evening with a cocktail or glass of wine. And of course, the French Quarter's central location puts just about any destination in Charleston within walking distance. The city's historic Market is just a block over, with Rainbow Row and the Battery a 20-minute stroll away. And if you don't want to walk, you can borrow a pair of the Inn's cruiser bikes to expand your horizons. From five-star restaurants to shopping and historic sights, it's virtually impossible to get bored here. My wife and I absolutely loved our two-night stay here, and are already planning a return trip. I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

If you decide to come to this part of Charleston this is the place to stay! Amazing staff, amazing hotel, they so spoil you!!! Fabulous breakfast delivered to your room, happy hour with free wines and appetizers, evening cookies and milk or port wine. Comfortable bed, selection of pillows, great a/c, great gym, good location. read more

Beautiful and luxurious place to stay. Hospitality in the South is alive and well at this place. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet and after hours wine and cheese are complimentary regardless of whether you indulge in the lobby are or have it delivered to your room. Can't say enough about this wonderful place. read more

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This was our first time in Charleston to celebrate our anniversary and New Years 2021. I am pleasantly surprised by the amenities and hospitality of this quaint hotel. I travel a lot and it is my hobby to stay at nice hotels but this place is probably my favorite hotel thus far. At first, I was nervous about staying at a boutique hotel rather than a non chain hotel such as the Marriott. When you check in, the front desk makes it a point to remember your name and will make dinner reservations at local restuarants if you haven't planned your evening. There are always different types of candy at the front desk, individually wrapped due to Covid. In our room, there was complimentary bottle of champagne for our anniversary. Every evening, there is complimentary wine and cheese night from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Due to covid, there are individually wrapped plates of cheese and meat rather than a common charcuterie board. Every evening, there is complimentary milk and cookies from 8:30 PM to 10 PM. Plus port wine. The cookies are surprisingly good, better than Byrd cookies down the street. Every night, you fill out a card and put it outside your door for complimentary breakfast. This part was underwhelming since the pastries were dry. But I really can't complain given it's free. The hotel itself is quaint and in the heart of downtown near all the restaurants and shops. It is 3 floors with outdoor balconies to sit outside and eat. Bathroom is large with good water pressure and a light up makeup mirror. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable. I wish they had a chaise or couch with a bar cart rather than a small table with 2 uncomfortable chairs.. Valet parking is $34 per night. There is no resort fee. Overall I highly recommend this hotel when you visit Charleston. We will be back next time. read more

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My family recently stayed at the French Quarter Inn for a long weekend trip to North Carolina. We were so happy with the accommodations, and the pictures do not do it justice! The space has so much character and is accompanied by excellent staff who made the experience so relaxing and carefree. read more

It's one of the best places I've stayed in. Updated, clean, and generous with free food and drinks throughout the day. Cherry on top are the staff and location. I highly recommend it! read more

If you are going to stay in Charleston proper this place is well-worth the splurge. It's quite central to everything, yet feels out of the way (it's literally right next to the Charleston City Market but you would never know it while at the hotel). No need for a car if you are staying here, we took Uber (or Lyft) everywhere we couldn't walk to (which wasn't a whole lot) including to and from the airport. In addition to a great location there is a relaxing touch of class to everything about it. Front desk and concierge service is top-notch, as is housekeeping. Yes they have housekeeping twice a day, and you don't even need to ask! One is to "turn down" your sheets in the late afternoon, but they also leave a hand-written weather report for the next day and chocolates, nice touch. Our room was a good size (for two) and well-appointed (there is a "pillow menu"). Floors are not too big which makes for a quieter environment. Even though the hotel is only about 20 years old it feels older due to the well-designed interior which has a lot of nice, warm materials and feels intimate. Not much in the way of views or anything to admire about the exterior of the building, but hey you are in the middle of historic Charleston and should be looking and walking around! A comfy, private retreat in the middle of a busy, historic city. read more

French Quarter Inn - Main circular atrium which includes stairs from ground floor to lobby level. - Hotels Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

French Quarter Inn was a splurge for us and without hesitation, I can say it was money well spent. I can't recall staying at a hotel anywhere where I felt better taken care of. From check-in to check-out, and all of the amenities in between it was a fantastic experience. The location could not be better...you are steps away from the center of City Market, and easy walking to any of the historic sites in town. The hotel is gorgeous, comfortable and clean everywhere, from the lobby, dining areas, fabulous round stairway and open center, to the flawless rooms. Champagne at check-in immediately makes you feel special. Views on either side of the hotel are great (one side gives you lovely views of St. Phillips Church (a visual icon of Charleston and one if its most striking, of the many steeples of this "holy city.") The otherside gives you a long view of the magnificent and modern Arthur Ravenal Bridge spanning the waterfront. Wine and cheese hour was fantastic. Plenty to eat and try. Breakfast was great too. I do wish they had a vegetarian egg dish at the buffet, when we were there the egg dish had sausage in it every day. Though, also included in everyone's stay is the option to have made-to-order breakfast brought to your room which did include such a sausageless egg dish. :) Cookies every night before bed were an unnecessary indulgence (That we took advantage of every single day.) And turndown service was lovely. (How does one even exist these days without turndown service. ;) The only thing I would change is there is no on-site fitness room. They do offer vouchers to a nearby fitness facility, but having to leave the hotel to go do that is not particularly convenient. So I definitely echo other guests' sentiments that an on-site fitness room would really make this the perfect hotel in every possible way. We could have spent a lot more time in Charleston, exploring, eating, etc...and staying at the French Quarter Inn again would be a huge incentive on its own to take a trip back. Thank you so much, French Quarter Inn, for taking such good care of us. read more

This is a very nice place to stay. Everyone should stay here at least once and experience the welcoming culture. Great job FROM everyone at this hotel, from both of our valets, to receptionist, to booking, you could not ask for better service! read more

Outstanding in every way possible! From the time you check in until the time you check out, the French Quarter Inn does not disappoint. Their complimentary breakfast was an upgrade from the traditional Continental offerings of other hotels. Here you'll find wholesome grains, baked goods, fruit, a build your own granola buffet bar and an array of drinks. The room was large and stately like something you'd find in an old Charleston mansion. Housekeeping left the TV on and so my ears were filled with classical Christmas music as I entered. The bed is large, comfortable, and inviting with 5 down pillows all to myself. The staff is polite, engaging, and more than accommodating. I love everything about this hotel and we'll make a special trip back to Charleston to stay here again. read more

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I can't say enough great things about this amazing boutique hotel. The room was wonderful, amenities abound, and the staff were top notch. Fabulous location, walking distance to all the wonderful restaurants, walking tours, carriage tours and shopping. read more

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Absolutely wonderful place! You can't beat the location. We walked everywhere because it is so central. Every single staff person was kind and helpful. The food is incredible--from the free breakfast spread , the wine and cheese time and the warm cookies at night. The size was perfect--true boutique hotel size. I would stay here again in a heartbeat if we come back to Charleston. read more

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A nice area to walk around and enjoy on a nice day. Mostly indoors and plenty of shops and stands for food, drinks, and souvenirs. read more

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Best hotel I've ever stayed at, and I've stayed at major luxury hotels. Beautiful hotel, great location, clean, service exceptional, bed and pillows the best. breakfast included , wine and charcuterie for an hour each night included, milk cookies after 8:30 PM included and so much more. Can't wait to go back read more

We were a small family traveling from the west coast with a toddler. We got in super late and only stayed for one night since we were traveling to IOP. This place was so great. We checked in late but just in time for milk and cookies. My toddler was beyond excited after a long day traveling. Our room was very spacious, we book a room with a balcony and it was a beautiful view of downtown. We opted for the free room service in the morning and the food was excellent not to mention the big pot of coffee that was delivered too! The location of this hotel is perfect. We were able to see some of the Charleston sights while the hotel held our bags for us when we departed. The market place is right next door, and walkable to the pineapple fountain, and rainbow row. The hotel also graciously allowed for late check out - 11 am which is was great after along flight and time zone change. I would 100% book this hotel again if I'm in the area. read more

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I had such an amazing visit to Charleston and this was in part due to our wonderful stay at the French Quarter Inn! The staff were consistently hospitable and friendly, providing us sample itineraries, sharing with us some of the beautiful history of the city, and even helping us arrange a car last minute to get back to the airport given the unreliability of ridesharing apps in Charleston. Our room was pristine, the beds incredibly comfy, and the floor surprisingly quiet given they were nearly at capacity. We also enjoyed all the freebies the French Quarter Inn offers, especially the charcuterie and wine in their relaxing courtyard, but the free breakfast and dessert were also pretty darn good. We didn't get a chance to use their complimentary bikes, but we're saving that for next time. It was such a joy to stay in the heart of Charleston at the French Quarter Inn! read more

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Pleasant stay for 2 nights. Nice location (walkable to attractions). Staff nice and capable. Room and bathroom was lovely, clean and comfortable. Room overlooked construction on a building next door. Fortunately that stopped at night fall. I enjoyed the balcony on the 2nd floor and the patio on the first floor. Evening wine and cheese is a nice touch and I appreciated tea, sweets and other refreshments being out all day. The complimentary breakfast is not good. Barely ate any of it. I would stay here again in the future. read more

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If you see a positive rating for this Hotel, it's either from an employee or relative of an employee. I'm 70 years old, and have traveled extensively throughout the USA and Europe. This was my worst Hotel experience ever. Let's start from the beginning. We had no shower water available for two days, no apologies given. WiFi problems, no apologies given. No business center, with flippant answer, for no business center. Included breakfast was less than desirable. No Bartender available. Lobby folks pouring drinks. No pool. 44.00 parking, per night, when parking across the street is 20.00. Easy choice. General Manager trying to buy me off, by picking up a low amount Bar Tab. General Manager telling me they tried to make things right, but could contact me . Odd, since they knew my room number, email and phone. No value to this hotel. Other hotels way better than The French Quarter are, any other. Let me suggest the Charleston Place, The Spectator, Mills House, Wentworth Mansion and soon the Cooper right on the water. I stayed here, so you don't have to. Never again. I will repeat, there is no value to the amount charged for this hotel. Stay anywhere else. Saw a review that said Old World Elegance. I must be blind. Entrance to the hotel is in an alley. The place looks like any other Holiday Inn. Nothing makes this hotel stand out! read more

Wonderful place to rest your head! Stayed here for 3 nights and had a great time. Centrally located to all Charleston has to offer. Lovely breakfast and happy hour served daily in the lobby area. Walking distance to everything. Cozy beds. Free bike rentals. Folks at the front desk were very helpful with assisting us with recommendations for dinning and local things to do. We rented a car and it sat the whole time...no need to drive anywhere. read more

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Beautiful elegant hotel! The bathrooms were clean, the beds were so comfortable. The breakfast room service left a little to be desired but hey it's hotel room service. I just expected the bagel to be toasted, possibly warm, but it wasn't and the salmon was room temperature. I probably shouldn't have ordered that! Everything else was wonderful! Great location!! read more

Everything about this hotel is wonderful! You will be treated like a king/queen! Room was very nice and the happy hour welcome nightly very classy.. all included..breakfast was fresh and can have it delivered to your room! Very convenient for the Historic District.. it's on the high side price wise but you do get what you pay for here! read more

Fantastic hotel with all the little details covered. Nightly wine and cheese happy hour, cookies and milk in the evening and huge comfortable rooms with your choice of pillow type. read more

huge fan. amazing service, lots of little touches that as so nice. it's a 3 story hotels (plus ground floor) with not a ton of rooms. there is valet for about $36 a night. it's a beautiful hotel, excellent location and amazing service. the room was a touch small. upon arrival, check in was smooth, and we each got a glass of champagne. the room was nicely made, smelled great and had chocolates and waters. big tv and clean/big bathroom. lots of towels. the floor was quiet at night. One of the mornings we did hear a little clanking from the outside I'm not sure if it was construction I didn't see any construction in the area so I may have just been someone walking outside. the room did not have a coffee machine BUT on the first floor there is always hot coffee with syrups, creams, sugars etc. there is also water and fruits. free buffet bfast or you can get free bfast to your room, they have about 4 choices. i prefer the buffet, the room breakfast was good but the buffet is better. you can also do both! from 5:30p to 6:30p there's a free wine and cheese Buffet for everybody. I thought it was pretty good! there's places to sit. There's fruit, cheeses, breads, meats etc! plenty of drinks (served to you). around 830p there's cookies, milk and port wine. We did not partake in that because we were out but yet again another amenity! we also stayed on Valentine's Day weekend so we got a free cookie dough in a cute box! they give you unlimited free water bottles as well, just ask for them. They turn over the room every day if you want them to. Valet was fast when we asked for it! there is no pool or gym in the hotel just fyi. I don't think that should be a drawback. I think it's in a great location, staff is amazing, all the amenities are nice and the rooms are pretty good too. I wish they were a little bit bigger but oh well. we enjoyed our stay! i would recommend this hotel!! read more

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We stayed at this hotel for one night, after X-mas while visiting Charleston for the first time. I'm pretty easy going hotel stay wise, as long as it has a good location, it's clean and I can get a good night sleep, I'm a happy girl, very easy going. Sure, reasonable rates are a must, I love to travel, so I'm not picky when choosing a hotel, I stayed at various ones over the years, from motels to some expensive, boutique ones. But staying at French Quarter Inn (wonderful location, close to the Charleston City market and great restaurants, historic sites, shopping areas) makes you feel like being pampered, once in a while it's kinda nice and you deserve it. I'm not saying it's cheap, but if you splurge, here it's worth it, you're nicely treated and get more things for your buck! We got an early check in, while we hanged around to take care of it, we were offered champagne (we didn't take advantage of their kind offer since it was early in the day and wanted to drop luggage and go to explore the city). The hotel is nice, clean, very pretty decorated for X-mas (too bad they remove the decorations on the 28th) and elegant in general. Everyone at the front desk was nice and we served ourselves with lavender lemonade while we took care of things. They have a spread for everyone near the front desk - all day! - with iced peach tea, lemonades, water, coffee, various teas, candies, even hot cider! So that was nice! The rooms are cool, modern, clean, spacious, nicely decorated, they have nice views. It was quiet, so we were able to get a good night sleep. We took advantage of their Wine tasting (it starts at 5:30 pm for an hour an a half) near the reception area. They have various wines (Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, etc) and another great spread- cheeses, dried fruits (apricots, gigs), grapes, various nuts, peanuts, pickled okra (I tried it for the 1st time and loved it!), salami, prosciutto, etc. Everything is nicely presented and the lady in charge of it was super cool to chat with (she used to live in Marina del Ray), friendly, like everyone else we ran into at the hotel. Everyone smiles, says "Hi", the nicest staff. At night (after 8 pm), they have a cute cookies and milk (tea and Port wine) reception, so we took advantage and enjoyed it before going back to our rooms. They have nice tables and chairs, a fire place (which was great since it was so cold outside), a great place to hang out, enjoy a fun snack, have a nice chat. While we were out, the maids brought bottled water and chocolate candies in our room, it really touched us, we felt taken care of and spoiled. Nice touch! I did feel here the famous Southern hospitality for the first time! The breakfast is complimentary and you can arrange it to have brought to your room at the time you want it. All you have to do is select from the menu (they leave you a card in your room) what you want, the time, and you need to leave the card outside your door before 11 at night. Easy, right? We had the breakfast in our room: cute quiches, wonderful pastries, fruits, grapefruit juice, coffee, all nicely displayed. La piece de resistance for us was the grapefruit brulee, I never had it before and it was delicious. Very nice stay, hard to leave this place and get back on the road. Where else can you get that pampered? French Quarter Inn has a classic style and vibe and gives you a classy treatment! read more

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Before coming to Charleston I wanted to make sure our hotel accommodations reflected the Southern hospitality and charm as well as warm, cozy and romantic atmosphere that went right along with the Christmas and New Year season. We were coming here to bring in the New Year together and wanted to explore Charleston for 5 Days knowing the weather would be cold, so my choice to make The French Quarter Inn our Home here was more than perfect. Boutique Hotels is our choice always and in Charleston for this time of year we walked into the perfect setting. Dark wood style staircases and balconies on every floor visible throughout looking up and looking down to and from the front desk and lounging "living room" area where everyone gathers near a cozy fireplace for all the amenities this hotel offers. A beautiful lit up Christmas tree was set up to be seen from this "living room" area which completed the seasonal atmosphere. This was not a "lobby" but was our living room for 5 Days. We were greeted so warmly by Jenny and before even checking in, we were offered glasses of Champaign to start our vacation and get the lowdown of French Quarter and Charleston from Jenny. We felt at home already. Located in the Historical Downtown area of Charleston, everything was in walking distance, and even though we had a lot of reservations made and historical sites lined up to see, Jenny gave us a bigger picture of distances and directions to come and go from the hotel. If we needed to ride to and from the hotel, they set up all the transportation for us. MORE ABOUT OUR "LIVING ROOM": This was so much like a Bed and Breakfast Service. Among all the comfortable couches and sitting areas with the fireplace and Christmas Tree as the focal point they had a Wine and Cheese tasting every evening between 5:30-6:30, Cookies and Milk in the late evening after we got back and a great light variety of breakfast foods, coffee and drinks, muffins, fruit juices and teas in the morning. ALL DAY there was coffee and Tea, infused waters with fruits, a dispenser of Jelly Beans and M&Ms and THE BEST HOT APPLE CIDER, great from coming in from the cold. We met so many people during the downtime hours in this area from all over as we sat by the fire. ALL THIS AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT included in our room rate. THE GUEST ROOM: So roomy and warm. Plantations shutters which went with the Southern French Quarter theme. The bed was very welcoming and comfortable after a long day. Slept great. Roomy sitting area and desk area. Also refrigerator and serving area, great to bring our leftover wines from dinner The bathroom: large and roomy with marble floors and a LARGE shower with glass doors from floor to ceiling. Loved the warm robes waiting for us after out showers to hang out in. If we wanted room service it was QUICK. Free WIFI which was quick also. This was a great home for us for 5 Days. The staff went out of there way to help with anything. Anice, Thank you for all the insight on Charleston and helping us with choices. Helps to know a friendly Charleston native. All of these great amenities and the hospitality were included and for all this to feel at home like this was worth the price. One last perk they through in was a free carriage ride for the historical tour of Charleston and a $20.00 transportation voucher to use for the car service during our stay. We thankfully have a couple days left and will be back again. read more

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Elite. Every detail was perfection. Perfect location, hospitality, comfort, cleanliness, and ambiance.

The only thing that could have made this experience any better is if my kids slept elsewhere. The room was lovely. Very clean. Comfortable beds. There's a pillow menu. I didn't take advantage of it. While I have no problem using a smart phone made with child labor, I must draw the line at a pillow menu. It's just too First World Problems for me. The desk in the room was strategically placed so that it was not near any outlets. Up north we have multi-strips for situations like that, but I'm not going to judge. My son overcame this outlet deficit by plugging his infernal laptop into a distant outlet. This resulted in the cord being stretched to 2.5 feet off the floor, so that any walk to the door or bathroom required a small leap over it. It's fantastic exercise, and I probably lost 2-3 pounds just moving around the room. The entire staff was lovely. The valet was great. He listened patiently while I whined about the jackass in Florida who dinged my car. The ladies at reception were great. Bartender great. And I'm great. We're all great. You know who's not great? Erica M., the untalented Yelp reviewer who gave this place three stars because she's an insufferable dunce who Yelp empowers to the detriment of hard-working businesses. I did not take advantage of the free afternoon wine tasting or nighttime free cookies and port, but I did take advantage of the complimentary breakfast in the room which gave me just the boost I needed to get into my car with two teens and drive seven hours. I would definitely stay here again, especially knowing that Erica M won't. read more

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this hotel/inn. It was our first visit and on our way back, we were lucky enough to stay another night. From the time you walk in, you know you have entered a place that truly captures the genuine hospitality of The South. The lobby/check in area is beautiful and the staff is amazing. What other hotel/inn greets you with a delightful glass of champagne and makes you feel at home while you wait for your room to be assigned? Well, The French Quarter Inn does and it's really a welcome after a long day of travel. The hotel also includes the manager's evening happy hour complete with a very nice selection of wine, beer and delicious light but hearty appetizers, which make a great start to your evening in the heart of Charleston. While one might choose to stay inside the lovely sitting area, we chose to sit on the veranda just outside the main lobby area where other guests were gathering. It gave us a chance to meet other guests and mingle a bit. Our room was spacious and beautiful. [please see my pictures] The Spiral staircase is an architectural masterpiece and truly amazing. The Inn offers a lovely and hearty continental breakfast with your stay, featuring items to suit all tastes, and many traditional Southern dishes, along with juice, coffee, tea and more. The Inn is central to any and everything to see in Old Charleston. All of it withing walking distance. Jazz clubs, shopping, close to Charleston Bay, and a countless number of historic places that are a must see. I think we enjoyed sitting on the harbor in the evening most as there were local artists playing a variety of songs, both new and older, and some even had their music available to purchase on a CD for a nominal fee. The French Quarter in Charleston, SC is PERFECTION. Please go and enjoy this TRUE GEM of the South. read more

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