Hubby and I decided to do a short staycation in DT and we really enjoyed our stay here…read more Duwhyte at the FD was very nice upon checking us in and upgraded us which was such a nice surprise. Although it wasn't cabana season or warm enough to get into the pool, the cabana room was really nice and clean. I thought the room was just so cute and loved how the entire hotel was decorated. I was still able to enjoy a couple hours sitting out in the sun by the pool during my stay. They offered an hour of complimentary champagne in the late afternoon which was a nice touch. The hotel has a nice cafe and restaurant attached so you don't have to go far to find some food and coffee. I definitely recommend this hotel and enjoyed our brief time there.

In another lifetime, about 50 years ago, we'd go to Charleston frequently and stayed at the Mills…read moreHouse at least a couple of times. We even considered having our wedding here. The Mills House is one of the truly classic Charleston hotels. It has gone through a lot of owners in its history. It has been an independent property, a Hyatt, a Wyndham and has had many other flags. Hilton has renovated it a bit but kept most of its eccentricities. The location on Meeting Street not far from King can't be beat. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and drink are the main restaurant and bar, the Iron Rose, are good. The negatives include the plumbing. On two of the three days we were there over Christmas, the water in the shower was just lukewarm, and the water pressure came and went. The other main negative is the cost of parking, $60 a night. That's a Manhattan price, not what you'd expect in a mid-size Southern city. Still, we like the atmosphere and the history, so we'll stick with five stars.

We absolutely love the bar at the Spectator Hotel. It's moody, cozy with a library feel. Service is…read morealways amazing. Great cocktail drinks! It's not good for large groups as it is setup conversation style with couches, club chairs, and a small bar. Perfect place for a night cap after dinner. They also have charcuterie board and small bites.

My wife and I stayed for one night at the Spectator in October. The location in the French Quarter…read moreis very convenient. There were a lots of bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance. They boast about their butler service, which is pretty unique in the United States (akin to the resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean). We only stayed one night and did not make the most out of it. Our butler was very pleasant and offered detailed recommendations regarding restaurants in the area. The staff is welcoming and friendly. We arrived early and had to wait a few hours until our room was ready. That was a slight nuisance as it was a cold and rainy October weekend in Charleston. Luckily they had plenty of umbrellas for us to use. The welcome cocktails were a nice touch when we were finally able to check-in. Other nice touches include the complimentary drinks, candies and snacks that were already waiting in the room. The turndown service also included chocolate and a small sweet alcoholic drink / shot. Lastly, the included room service breakfast in the morning elevates the stay. A lot of good things. However, I thought the rooms themselves were just okay and a bit dated. Our friends stayed at a boutique hotel with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchenette for less money. Another disappointment was that we booked a room with a small outdoor courtyard, but were given a regular room. Given the weather, we probably wouldn't have used the outdoor space at all, but it would be good to get what you paid for. Overall very good service and location. They have a nice bar by the lobby that we did not make use of. The rooms themselves are just okay and on the small size. I would probably stay somewhere else next time I visit Charleston, even though I have nothing bad to say about The Spectator. Maybe my expectations were too high with a 4.8 / 5 average Yelp score. I just think there's better value elsewhere.

Do not charge for parking. The lot is more than half empty. I recommend adding something.read more

Easy check in and a nice lobby and bar. Paid parking in the garage below. Rooms are decent size and…read moreappears recently renovated or at least in very good shape. The restaurant and bar was super busy on a Sunday night and they had only one very nice but frantic bartender. Had to wait 45 min for a sandwich. She was very sweet and trying her hardest. Good views and I'm sure it would have been even better at the 4th floor patio if it were open.

You're only as strong as your weakest link…read more I've stayed in many hotels for both work and personal travel. The nice amenities, decent gym and friendly staff are what creates the environment for a pleasant experience. Two of these were met and the friendly staff, was mostly there. . .but one sour apple truly changed the course of our stay. Even my wife, who worked once upon a time in hospitality at Kiawah Resort, was started by the interactions from The Loutrel Hotel staff member. Long story short. The daily complimentary breakfast was served. I accidentally went to place the granola lid on the yogurt, my wife told me that was the wrong lid and I went to correct. From across the room the breakfast attendant yelled, "sir that doesn't go there." Startled, I immediately removed it and placed it accordingly. I laughed it off. Moments later I went to sit my breakfast down where my drink was located. Same attendant, "you're not even sitting at the right table with your wife." Again, my error, but don't call me out twice in one morning. It's a small lobby, so many staff members overheard the interaction. Nothing was done by other management. The next morning, I walked down to look at breakfast. I saw the same attendant and said, good morning. She looked at me but wasn't pleasant in her response. Unlike the rest of her colleagues at the restaurant who are polite and kind, the same customer service I expect and provide to my customers. Breakfast offered salmon with some type of eggs or shellfish. I can't eat shellfish, allergic. So, I went to grab a biscuit at a local coffee shop and a coffee. We came back to the hotel and sat our food down. The same rude attendant came over, nudged my wife in her back and said, "you can't have this here, cross contamination." So, I left. Allowed my wife to eat her yogurt in the area. Funny enough, my wife asked where the utensils were, because every table had them. Same attendant rudely, pointed to another table for her to get them. I should have just sat down and ate my food as I didn't see any signs for "no outside food." Either way, stay somewhere else. It's unfortunate that a hotel like this allows such rudeness from a staff member. I did report this to the manager, and online but was met with more passivity. Comped two nights of valet. Honestly, it wasn't enough. I would never stay here again and it ended the trip on such a sour note.

This hotel lobby room is very cool. They have the massive couch swing with very decorative art hung…read moreup throughout the room. We went here as part of a dirty martini tour and had the pickle martini. Not the biggest fan of the pickle martini as I'd rather have the olives but it was cool to try something different. Ask them about the martini passport to get 50% drinks the next time you visit

Hipster boutique Hotel.... My wife made the reservation. I didn't realize it didn't have a pool,…read moreyikes! If any hotel needs a pool it's one in Charleston! Pretty cool, they check you in with one of their specialty drinks.... Awesome cornbread muffins are always there for you to snack on. The bar is right next to the lobby. I guess the bar is famous for the espresso martinis. It's a super small, 43 or 47 room hotel? They put your car on a stacker in the garage. looks old on the outside but was completely rebuilt five or 10 years ago? I like that everything is new. The building is very narrow and consequently, the rooms are narrow, but really nice. See my photos. If you like boutique hotels, you will love this one. Just beware there is no pool and the heat and humidity is quite oppressive.

This turned out to be a really nice stop for after dinner. We didn't eat anything (and honestly I'm…read morenot even sure if they serve food), but the drinks were great. I ordered an espresso martini and it was one of the best I've ever had. It had chocolate shavings on top and some kind of foam layer that made it feel a little more elevated than your typical version. We sat at the bar and ended up chatting with a few other people -- everyone was really friendly, which made the experience even better. There was only one bartender working, but since it's a smaller space, it worked just fine. My only small complaint is that my husband wasn't drinking, and the bartender didn't offer water or anything non-alcoholic. Not a huge deal, but something worth mentioning. Overall, it's a very cute little bar and definitely worth stopping by -- especially to try the espresso martini.

I love visiting rooftops when I travel and I was really looking forward to this one. Unfortunately,…read morethe weather turned on us right as we arrived and it started to rain and became windy so we ended up having to huddle inside to sip our cocktails and snack. While I enjoyed my pineapple daiquiri and fries, my friend's brussel sprouts were so disappointing that we've joked about them many times since. They were basically a bunch of charred leaves rather than the actual sprouts and she was unable to eat most of them.

Came here with so many buddies everyone was surprised…read more The dewberry hot coco inferno was incredible. This place is known for the hot coco inferno. The hot coco inferno is the best thing here we love it so much we all want to be drinking it all the time we feel so good when we drink it it is hot chocolate and more we want to keep going because it is known for this. The dewberry is known for the hot coco inferno.

As they say FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE everything. When we walked…read morein we were greeted by a gentleman who's name I forgot!!! He was from Brooklyn NY. I felt so welcomed. What a nice feeling that is. He asked where we flew in from and we chatted briefly, it turned out we are from the same area, small world indeed. He checked us in and made sure to tell us that breakfast is almost done and if we want a bite to please go down the hall. The room was just as expected, perfect space for a short trip. The kitchenette had everything one would need and than some. The bed was comfy, and decor was just enough. But let me tell you about the shower! The water pressure was the best I've had in years! I do not like to waste water but I just wanted to stand there it felt so good. I also like the full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Staff was also kind to give us suggestions and help us plan out our sightseeing so we could take advantage of all the town has to offer. The hotel is located in a perfect part of town not too busy and quiet. It took us 30 min walking to downtown, but there is a free shuttle that makes stops at all the major points and it runs quite often. Hotel also provided us with a free map of the downtown and all the things to do. I highly recommend this location.

Stayed here for a week recently as I was performing at the Spoleto Festival. Best thing about the…read moreroom was the bed. Very comfy. Shower was good. Hotel staff was nice. Breakfast was decent. But neither of my phones worked so I had to use my cell and then go through the whole Hyatt menu just to connect with the front desk. It took asking them three times in as many days before they fixed the living room phone (they took the bedroom phone away for some reason) Also, the kitchen light didn't work. Asked them a couple times to fix it then gave up. It never worked all week. Once I came back to the room and the tv was on. I guess whoever was trying to fix the phone did some relaxing? Luckily, the Spoleto Festival paid for the room. If I'd paid, I woulda been pissed.

Nice to get away from the chain hotels and try little gems like this. Nothing fancy, but very nice…read moreand clean, with a great location. Smallish rooms, but safe, clean, and everything you need including comfortable beds. Continental breakfast, happy hours, and even late night milk and cookies included!

Great location, nice rooms, liked the happy hour and breakfast. You could sit outside in the…read morecourtyard and walk to so much!