My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights at the Inn. The architecture is interesting, the room was inviting and warm (esp. since we were there in the fall when the fireplace is open for us and they provide a starter and plenty of wood), the staff was helpful and friendly, and there were lots of extra touches that made our stay wonderful. We rented a woods view queen room and were happy with the view. I don't think I'd pay extra for the river view. Our room was the least expensive so we had to wooden chairs and an end table and then a small desk with wooden desk chair. If you can spare the extra money, a room with a sofa would have been even nicer. We loved having windows all around, or shutters, if we wanted to have privacy. They give you water bottles and a nut mix as well as coffee and tea with the coffee maker. Breakfast is also included: delicious quick breads, apples, oranges or bananas, yogurt with granola, other breads and eng. muffins with butter and jam, etc. If you want a hot breakfast, there is a charge. It's a pleasant building overlooking the river where breakfast is served. In the evening, there was a fire going in the lodge/lobby building and there was a reception including drinks and a very nice cheese/fruit plate and some other small things. There are games available to play and of course, the admission to the house museum, stable and gardens is included. Not much blooming in Oct. but we still enjoyed it. I would recommend it highly....lovely property. We needed an extension cord (older building so not enough outlets) but someone delivered one promptly. There were a few small housekeeping issues but I mentioned it to the staff and I"m sure it was resolved. The bed is a little soft (but that could vary by room). The blanket on the bed was kind of oldish looking but there was a nicer one in the closet.

A lovely staycation for our family of 4 ages 6, 9 and parents. We stayed in a Queen size grand river view room. We had a fire each evening and were quite cozy. The Queen bed was not the most comfortable but the kids slept well on the pull out couch. The rooms are a bit rustic but a rather nice size. Pets are allowed with a $50 per stay (not night) fee if under 50#. The Inn lets you walk the grounds of the plantation throughout your entire stay. We loved it and had been before. The restaurant was excellent for dinner one evening and you can easily walk the trail, although bring a flashlight (included in each room) for the walk back as the path is dimly lit. Also don't miss the reception from 5-7 each evening in the lodge. Overall an excellent value and hidden gem.

And that's a distinction that's important. It's not Ritz-Carlton glammy or Holiday Inn Express efficient. It's a collection of big and comfortable studio-apartment-sized rooms in a gorgeous setting of mossy oaks and weepy magnolias, alongside a scenic river 20-30 minutes from downtown Charleston. We arrived on the eve of a hurricane scare and it was very dark, making the half-mile drive from the check-in desk to our building a bit of a mystery tour. I found the room, propped open the door and went back to get luggage. When we re-arrived a small frog greeted us from just inside the entrance. The room had a nice fireplace with wood and a fire-lighter brick (alas, no kindling), a comfortable bed, nice old wooden (a bit sticky from waxing) floors and a wall of windows that allowed great natural light the next morning. The late night sandwich at the close-by lounge (fancy restaurant closed at 9) was pretty basic but the lady who toasted and served it was nice. Breakfast was a 500-yard walk to a separate lake house building with decent free cold and not-free hot options. Lots to do on and around the spacious and lovely grounds. We're coming back to spend a long weekend.

I loved the unique design and configuration of the Inn at Middleton Place. Very different from the traditional B&B. The room was spartan, in a good and intentional way...very relaxing...brought the focus to the view of the river. It felt very private. The only negatives (which were minor) were that the water smelled in the bathroom and that we could hear occasionally the footsteps of the guests above us. The overwhelming experience, though, was great. The breakfast was a generous continental breakfast; the happy hour was terrific and extremely generous. Staff were gracious and helpful, and went out of their way to suggest local activities that we might enjoy. We also enjoyed the short walk to the Plantation for excellent tours.