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Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast

5 East Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
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Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #21 of 44 Charleston B&B and Inns
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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

We just did a Girls-Get-Away for spring break & we could not have picked a better B&B! The home is gorgeous & comfortable w/ just the right amount of charm. I will be booking another stay this summer with my family!!!! Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Charleston. :)

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Roanoke, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

We redeemed a Groupon certificate and stayed 2 nights in the Italian Room at the Palmer Home and it was fantastic! Overall: The historical integrity of the home was impressive and we felt the owner, who is a 3rd generation descendent, was so welcoming and we enjoying her goal to keep things as authentic as possible. Staff: The staff was... More

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Miami, Florida, United States
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

DO NOT even CONSIDER!! Terrible. My husband and I just stayed here and the place is old and run down. We stayed in the "suite" which is supposedly the nicest room and wow, if that was the nicest I hate to see other rooms. The whole house needs a re model. Keeping true to the era but modern updates. The... More

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PalmerHome, Manager at Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Thank you for your review of the Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast. We appreciate your constructive feedback, which we will use as a tool to grow and learn. I would also like to address the rest of your feedback. The Palmer Home was built in 1849, and some of our furniture, not including our mattresses, even pre-dates that. When guests... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013 via mobile

See above--too much to right just one sentence! Private parking is an added bonus, since almost all parking is on the street, and most is metered in 2-hour increments during the week. Be sure to visit the Calhoun House, right around the corner, with amazing objects d'art from every corner of the globe, the first elevator in a private home,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Really enjoyed the stay but had two things that kept the Palmer Home from a perfect score. We had a front room with a perfect view but had to go across the hallway to a private bathroom. It didn't bother me but my wife had a problem with it. Probably a trade off for the best room in the Inn.... More

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Hixson
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

This is a beautiful old mansion on the waterfront that is full of antique furniture and memorabilia. The rooms are very nice and the staff are gracious and very helpful. Breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese are served in the huge living room overlooking the harbor. We spent some quality time sipping wine on the second floor balcony watching dolphins... More

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Sugar Mountain , NC
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

We bought a Groupon for a two night stay at the Palmer House in July and immediately made a reservation for March 20 and 21st. 2013. The Groupon purchase covered the room cost but not the room tax. The Palmer House charged the room tax to my visa as authorized. In early February I received a call from the Palmer... More

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PalmerHome, General Manager at Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
March 15, 2013

Hello GH23MT, I am sorry to hear that you had a difficult time receiving a full refund from Groupon. It's really a shame that they were not able to honor their obligations (to you OR to us). In light of recent news events--e.g., the recent firing and subsequent replacement of Groupon's founder and CEO--I think it is a safe assumption... More

Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Five of us stayed in the Carriage house and brought my dog. Perfect accommodation for group, family or accompanying dog. The Carriage House had great charm. Occupants in upstairs bedrooms wake to a fabulous view of the sun rising over the bay and Fort Sumter. Rooms are comfortable, beautiful but not stuffy. Downstairs has a nice functional little kitchen, dining... More

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PalmerHome, Manager at Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Thank you Anne! It was such a pleasure hosting you, your family, and your handsome dog, Alfie. I hope that you stay with us again on your next visit to Charleston. I've never had the pleasure of meeting such a charming family who also makes their own gin! Best wishes to you all and cheers to the success of Cardinal... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

Staying in a bed and breakfast, you have to be prepared for things to be different, sometimes very different, from staying in a chain hotel. Different can mean good and it can mean not so good. Here are some of the good aspects of the Palmer Home. The breakfast room looks straight out on to Charleston Harbor and right dead... More

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Lexington, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

My husband and I have visited Charleston often and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was in walking distance of downtown Charleston which we enjoyed greatly. Francis Palmer was a gracious hostess who made sure that our stay was enjoyable. Yes, the house is old but it is 160 years old. The bed was comfortable and warm. We look... More

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Address: 5 East Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #21 of 44 B&Bs / Inns in Charleston
Also Known As:
Palmer Home Hotel Charleston
Palmer Home b&b
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