PLANTERS INN - CHARLESTON, Charleston

Planters Inn - Charleston, historic luxury hotel in French Quarter

Located in Charleston's Historic District at the corner of Market and Meeting Streets, Planters Inn offers direct access to the Charleston City Market. The 64-room hotel includes Peninsula Grill restaurant serving Lowcountry cuisine and home to the renowned 12-layer Ultimate Coconut Cake. A hidden garden courtyard illuminated by carriage lanterns provides the entrance to the restaurant. The hotel is South Carolina's only Relais & Châteaux property, featuring décor from Baker's Historic Charleston Collection. Peninsula Grill has earned Forbes Four Stars and AAA Four Diamonds for over 20 years. Tea and fresh fruit are available in the lobby with a fireplace in winter. The property is within walking distance of Rainbow Row, High Battery, and Waterfront Park.

Additional perks of the hotel

Concierge services and white-jacketed bellboys

On-site Champagne Bar opening daily at 4:00 pm

Peninsula Grill Dining Room open every evening from 5:00 pm

Fleet service available for fishing boat charters

Valet parking service

Online store for cake delivery and gift purchases

Tea station in the parlor

Northwood Hospitality's enhanced safety protocols

Room Options

Accommodations include guest rooms with four-poster beds from Baker's Historic Charleston Collection and Italian linens. The St. Philip Suite offers 1,460 square feet with a reading room, living room, full kitchen, dining area for ten, and bedroom with king bed. The City Market Suite features a separate entrance via piazzas, oversized closets, and views of America's oldest public market. The Garden Courtyard Suite includes 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and a wrought-iron bistro table on a shared piazza. The Penthouse provides a private terrace, working fireplace, and soaking tub. Double Queen rooms accommodate families and group travelers.

Other conveniences

Molton Brown luxury bath products in bathrooms

Working fireplaces in select accommodations

Flat-screen TVs, some rooms with multiple units

Coffee machines in all rooms

Custom crown molding and hardwood floors

Robes and slippers provided

Mascioni bedding on all beds

Wet bars in select suites