I would definitely stay at the Mills House again. Everything about it was top of the line! Lobby beautiful with the most friendly staff. Rooms were very clean and roomy and accommodating. The main elevators were out for part of our stay so we were directed to take the service elevator. It was little inconvenience, if any, and there was a staff member every 20 feet directing us and apologizing for the inconvenience and what can they do to help us etc.

We are local people who attended a conference in our hometown. We welcomed the opportunity to be a "tourist in our town" for the weekend at the Mills House Hotel, which is actually now a Holiday Inn owned property. Please continue to read about the decor, but so you don't miss the most important thing I will start with the NOISE. We were placed in a room on the 6th floor. There are 7 floors so I can only imagine what you hear there. There was a constant "roar" in our room and slightly so in the hallway. A combination sound of an engine and wind. Needless to say, sleep was a minimum the first night along with a mattress that is too SOFT. I inquired with the desk and they replied, "yes, it's hotter than usual so the air conditioner is running on the roof." What??? So, they are aware of this and continue to put people in these rooms. They offered to move us, which we accepted. The bellman said, "its very common for people to move". Guess they just roll the dice with when you arrive with who might be a heavy sleeper and assign them to these rooms. However, even during the day it was awful. Very nerve-wracking and I am very laid back! Now, about the decor.

Being a historic hotel the lobby is welcoming with a grand staircase and other architectural features. However, anything that is not a structural feature of this hotel needs a facelift badly (with the exception of the seating area under the stairs) from the flower arrangement in the foyer, to the lounge, BUT particularly the GUEST ROOMS. The hotel has some Barbados connection, but really why does that matter when you are in Charleston. Seriously, our room had 3 different shades of RED fabrics with, mostly all solids with one floral giant from the 80's to boot. These rooms are in need of a major re-do from an interior designer with a clean, peaceful, up-date style.

The valet and bellman staff were excellent and timely, but other than that I can not recommend this hotel and would be hesitant to ever stay there again, even for free.

Marianne

This hotel was top drawer, all the way. I was treated as valued guest from the moment I arrived until the moment I left. The room was lovely, maybe a bit small by today's standards, but it is a Historic Hotel and all that comes with that designation.

The location can not be beat, it is within walking distance to EVERYTHING. An while I may not have been there for a Rhodes Scholarship event, I do know how to spell it correctly.

Staff was very friendly. The courtyard is beautiful. Hotel has a very elegant feel to it and is in a great location! We were able to walk to all the restaurants, city market and down to the water front. Would definitely go back! We booked our rooms through Priceline and ended up with an executive sweet!