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Charleston Place by Orient-Express: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Sumter, SC
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Charleston Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

This is everything you can imagine and more. The ambiance is stunning. The food in the restaurant is to die for. You are within walking distance of several attractions. Never a disappointment and I've stayed there twice.

  • Stayed January 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very Nice!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

I travel frequently to Charleston and this is the third hotel I have tried (the others being the Francis Marion and Marriott Courtyard Historic District). Charleston Place is a lovely hotel and if you like large, nicely appointed hotels this is a good choice. The staff are very professional and friendly. The location is great - close to shopping and restaurants. The Bar is excellent! Parking is easy with a garage adjacent to the property. Depending on when you travel, the pre-paid rate is not much more expensive than the Francis Marion or Courtyard Marriott Historic District, and is well-worth the extra $$.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bournemouth
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Absolutely stunning”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

We stayed here for a few days recently as part of a month-long tour of the US. The hotel takes up an entire block and is beautiful. It's pretty much the main hotel in Charleston.
We stayed in a suite that was gorgeously decorated and not far from the pool and spa facilities. The bath was wonderfully deep and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.
The pool is fantastic, with it's roof that opens up when the sun shines and we loved the jacuzzi with the glass ceiling. There's also a small area outside for sunbathing.
The only small downside to this hotel was that we couldn't quite get the wifi to work so needed an ethernet cable but the staff were very friendly and came to our room at 10pm to sort this out for us.
We also highly recommend the food at the hotel restaurant, it was delicious and the maitre'd is such a wonderful character and ever so helpful.
We would come back and stay in the blink of an eye!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Treasury Institute Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

The location makes this hotel hard to beat. Located right next to the historical district and the bay. Everything was within walking distance. Room was great and lobby and service was one of the best. Staff provided a number of running locations with maps and distances which was very helpful.

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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45 reviews 45 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Location! Location! Location!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

This is good place to stay if you want a large hotel close to King Street and the Market. But there are a lot of quaint, luxury inns within a block or 2 that would be much more charming. Charleston Place is good for groups and shoppers. There are many shops as a part of this hotel. It's sort of like staying in an upscale mall. The spa was disappointing. Not at the least bit cozy. Small treatment rooms the only amenity is a pool, which in summer would probably be great. There are just way too many better options for this price or less with just as good locale. Most inns are much more Charleston than Charleston Place.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Charleston Place By Orient-Express Hotel Charleston
Charleston Place By Orient-Express Hotel
Place Hotel Charleston
Charleston Place Hotel
Address: 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Business Hotels in Charleston
#9 Romantic Hotels in Charleston
#9 Luxury Hotels in Charleston
#15 Family Hotels in Charleston
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Historic Charleston’s premier hotel just minutes from famous homes, museums and churches. World-class luxurious accommodations including a full-service European spa; rooftop pool; “The Club,” a private concierge level located on the top two floors; award-winning dining; 28 exclusive boutiques and the legendary Orient-Express service, all in the heart of downtown. ... more   less 
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