Offering one- or two-bedroom floor plans, these waterfront cottages sit just across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge from downtown Charleston (about 10 minutes by car). Heart-pine floors run throughout, double-wide rope hammocks hang on screened porches, fully equipped kitchens anchor the common areas.

With killer harbor views from the rooftop terrace, the hotel sits at the crossroads of seclusion and convenience―on the edge of quiet Waterfront Park. Book a room in the refurbished historic wing, an 1830s cotton warehouse, with 14-foot ceilings, original brick walls, large plantation shutters, Tempur-Pedic beds, and whirlpool tubs.

The intimate 64-room Relais & Chateaux property, originally built in 1844 as Honig Dry Goods Store, pampers guests as if they were taking up residence in a genteel Southern home―one with Italian marble baths, 10-foot ceilings, and an impressive collection of sweetgrass baskets.

From the moment you enter, you’ll be enchanted by the personality of The Spectator: a mix of the captivating charm of the Southern belle, the flair of the flapper, and the elegance of the socialite. There’s both style and substance here. The Spectator Hotel resides at the enviable intersection of two of the most desirable areas in the South: Charleston’s French Quarter and Market Street districts. Our 41-room boutique hotel offers three levels of guestrooms highlighted by a social gathering area and bar that features golden twenties era inspired spirits.