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166 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013
Scribble96 Arlington, Texas
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
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Arlington, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Marvelous... a Charleston gem.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

What a wonderful hotel, right in the heart of Charleston. The room was lovely and spacious with many little luxuries to enjoy. There's a true southern charm to this location and the staff made sure they were friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs. Charleston is a wonderful walking city and the French Quarter Inn is nicely situated to be a great respite from your visits. I really have to write another line about their staff: they were wonderful. The valets knew your name and the front desk went out of their way to assist in any way possible. The bed and bedding were excellent. The breakfast was very good with lots of variety and the cookies and milk at night were a treat. We loved our stay here and would recommend them to friends and family.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 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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FQIGM, General Manager at French Quarter Inn, responded to this review
May 14, 2013
Dear Scribble96,

Wow! Thank you fro the kind words, and we all here hope y'all are well back in the great state of Texas! On behalf of the entire French Quarter Inn team, we greatly appreciate your kind words about our charming inn, and we also thank you for helping us to spread the word about our renowned services to other travelers.

Please contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance to you and your family!

We hope to see y'all again!

With highest regards,

Brent Gresham,
General Manager
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“Sublime!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the FQI for several days in January and were so pleased. Everything was perfection; from champagne at check-in to the lovely breakfast, wine and cheese, and cookies and milk. Our spacious room with a huge terrace was lovely. I felt I was wrapped in cozy comfort the entire time. We loved Charleston, and are already planning a return trip. The French Quarter Inn will most surely be the centerpiece of our return trips.

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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FQIGM, General Manager at French Quarter Inn, responded to this review
May 14, 2013
Dear Gail S,

On behalf of the entire French Quarter Inn team, we greatly appreciate your kind words about our charming inn, and we also thank you for helping us to spread the word about our renowned services to other travelers. Also, I love that room too...the terrace is amazing!

Please contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance to you and your family!

We hope to see y'all again!

With highest regards,

Brent Gresham,
General Manager
French Quarter Inn
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London, United Kingdom
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Southern hospitality.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

This is a very pleasant hotel, with friendly staff (who greet you with a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival), large and comfortable rooms, excellent beds, fast free internet, and a very decent breakfast. Everything in the hotel is very good quality (from linen to toiletries), including Tristan – the gourmet restaurant on the ground floor. Views are not great from all rooms (if it matters to you – ask for one on the Northern side, overlooking Market Street), but the location is quiet, safe, and within walking distance of pretty much everything you may wish to see. They offer several perks, from daily free cheese & wine receptions, to cookies & milk. Southern hospitality at its best.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 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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FQIGM, General Manager at French Quarter Inn, responded to this review
May 14, 2013
Dear Pete K,

I greatly appreciate your high praises, I hope all is well in beautiful London! On behalf of the entire French Quarter Inn team, we greatly appreciate your kind words about our charming inn, and we also thank you for helping us to spread the word about our renowned services to other travelers.

Please contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance to you and your family!

We hope to see y'all again!

With highest regards,

Brent Gresham,
General Manager
French Quarter Inn
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Scottsdale, AZ
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013 via mobile

What a pleasant surprise. We saw all of the other hotels and for service, ambiance, quality and location this was a first class find. Breakfast, wine and cheese reception and milk and cookies were icing on the cake

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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FQIGM, General Manager at French Quarter Inn, responded to this review
April 2, 2013
Dear Flagstaff434,

I am delighted to read that we a pleasant surprise, and we all hope all is well back in beautiful Scottsdale! On behalf of the entire French Quarter Inn team, we greatly appreciate your kind words about our charming inn, and we also thank you for helping us to spread the word about our renowned services to other travelers.

Please contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance to you and your family!

We hope to see y'all again!

With highest regards,

Brent Gresham,
General Manager
French Quarter Inn
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Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfection!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

Words don't begin to describe the beauty and wonderful atmosphere of the FQI! From check-in to check-out it was a wonderful experience. Your stay begins with a glass of chilled champagne and fresh lady fingers! Your room will be clean with spacious bathrooms and the most comfortable beds ever! Our room even had a fireplace and balcony:) Every afternoon they have a free wine and cheese reception and every evening you are offered cookies and milk. I have to say my favorite "perk" was the FREE room service breakfast! This hotel is top notch and it is why I keep coming back! The staff too is MAGNIFICENT.... especially Michelle, Madison, and Justin who ALL made my stay even more special! This hotel should be a must stay for anyone!

  • Stayed January 2013, 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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FQIGM, General Manager at French Quarter Inn, responded to this review
April 1, 2013
Dear Robyn D,

On behalf of the entire French Quarter Inn team, we greatly appreciate your kind words about our charming inn, and we also thank you for helping us to spread the word about our renowned services to other travelers. Also, Michele, Madison and Justin says hello too!

Please contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance to you and your family!

We hope to see y'all again!

With highest regards,

Brent Gresham,
General Manager
French Quarter Inn
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Also Known As:
French Quarter Hotel Charleston
French Quarter Charleston
French Quarter Hotel
French Quarter Inn Charleston Sc
Address: 166 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The AAA Four Diamond Inn’s newly redesigned rooms are inspired by the old world elegance of a Parisian chateau set against the architectural backdrop of Charleston’s classic French Quarter. Red medallion-patterned draperies and damask chenille upholstery in hues of black, white and gold create a rich distinction between the fabrics and furniture, of the highest quality.Among many other amenities, guests of the hotel enjoy complimentary items such as: champagne and lady fingers at check-in, an evening wine and cheese reception, freshly baked cookies and milk, evening turn down service and gourmet continental breakfast in the lobby or served to your room. The over-sized guest rooms, some with working fireplaces, private balconies, and whirlpool tubs, provide imagery of an era gone by, but still grants contemporary amenities a sophisticated traveler has come to expect.Enjoy some of Charleston's finest cuisine at Tristan which graces French Quarter Inn's lobby atrium on the ground floor. Chef Nate Whiting prepares unexpected cuisine with traditional ingredients at this chic and stylish AAA Four Diamond restaurant. ... more   less 
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