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Hotels near The Powder Magazine Charleston

Q: What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Guests love staying at Planters Inn , which is a hotel near The Powder Magazine. Another highly rated hotel is The Loutrel , which is just steps away. The area has plenty to choose from with 8,140 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

Q: Which hotels near The Powder Magazine have rooms with great views?

At Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District , there are rooms where you can take in the city view. The hotel is steps from The Powder Magazine. Also recommended is The Spectator Hotel , which offers rooms with views.

Q: What are the best luxury hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Planters Inn , which is steps from The Powder Magazine. This hotel features a restaurant called Peninsula Grill and has designer stores. Another luxurious option is Market Pavilion Hotel , which is just steps away.

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Other landmarks in Charleston Historic District

St. Philip's Church

You can find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at St. Philip's Church. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble.

The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration.

This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Dock Street Theater in Charleston Historic District. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Riviera Theater, Footlight Players, and The Black Fedora are all a short walk away.

Pink House Gallery

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Pink House Gallery in Charleston Historic District. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Charleston, you can easily walk to Gibbes Museum of Art or Old Slave Mart Museum.

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What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Guests love staying at Planters Inn, which is a hotel near The Powder Magazine.
Another highly rated hotel is The Loutrel, which is just steps away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 8,140 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near The Powder Magazine?

On Hotels.com, you can find a variety of room prices depending on when and where you plan to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

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What cheap hotels are close to The Powder Magazine?

Kings Courtyard Inn is a reasonably-priced hotel near The Powder Magazine and offers a free continental breakfast, a free daily manager’s reception, and free in-room WiFi.
A second low-cost choice is Courtyard Charleston Historic District, which is 14 minutes away on foot.

Can I find hotels close to The Powder Magazine that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the “Fully refundable” filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to The Powder Magazine that offer these rates are The Charleston Place and Zero George Street.

What are the best romantic hotels near The Powder Magazine?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Planters Inn offers a garden-view restaurant, couples/private dining, and proposal/romance packages. It’s steps from The Powder Magazine.
Another great option is Charming Kitchen House with Beautiful Garden, which is 7 minutes away on foot.

What are the best hotels close to The Powder Magazine with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free on-the-go breakfast at Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District, which is steps from The Powder Magazine.
The Loutrel, also recommended, is just steps away and offers free breakfast.

Which hotels near The Powder Magazine have rooms with great views?

At Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District, there are rooms where you can take in the city view. The hotel is steps from The Powder Magazine.
Also recommended is The Spectator Hotel, which offers rooms with views.

What are the best family hotels close to The Powder Magazine?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District which offers free cribs, an outdoor pool, and a free daily breakfast. The Powder Magazine is just steps away.
Another great option for your family’s trip is The Vendue.

What are the best luxury hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Planters Inn, which is steps from The Powder Magazine. This hotel features a restaurant called Peninsula Grill and has designer stores.
Another luxurious option is Market Pavilion Hotel, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine with free parking?

If you’re traveling by car, Wentworth Mansion offers free valet parking and you’ll be an 11-minute walk from The Powder Magazine.
Luxurious Private Suites in Downtown Charleston also has free parking and is 3 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the pool at The Crescent Moon | A Cozy Haven for Two. The Powder Magazine is a short 3-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Charleston Marriott.

What cheap motels can I book close to The Powder Magazine?

To save on your stay near The Powder Magazine, take a look at Days Inn by Wyndham Ladson Summerville Charleston, which offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a free continental breakfast.
Also consider Charleston Creekside Inn, which is another affordable motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near The Powder Magazine?

You may also want to see top attractions near The Powder Magazine like Charleston City Market and College of Charleston.
Patriots Point, Medical University of South Carolina, and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are other places to visit in the area.

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Best Time to Visit	February, March and July
Average Stay	3 days
Location	Charleston, United States of America
Similar Sights	Edmonston-Alston House, College of Charleston, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

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Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

French Quarter Inn

The Spectator Hotel

HarbourView Inn

The Pinch Hotel

Moxy Charleston Downtown

The Nicholas

The Charleston Place

Hotel Bennett

Andrew Pinckney Inn

The Restoration

Market Pavilion Hotel

The Ansonborough

Planters Inn

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Ashley

Emeline

Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

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Other landmarks in Charleston Historic District

St. Philip's Church

Circular Congregational Church

Dock Street Theater

Gibbes Museum of Art

Pink House Gallery

Old Slave Mart Museum

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