HotelChatter - Tag: Charleston Hotels

Charleston: The Planters Inn's Endless Summer

juliana — 2009-07-30T10:03:22-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/endlessummer_planters.jpg" class="top">We've kicked off our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/summer cocktails">Summer Cocktails</a> series where we profile fun new summer drinks that hotels are making. Got one we should know about? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Send us the recipe with a photo of the drink.</a> Otherwise, enjoy and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hotelchatter">@reply us</a> when you're wasted!This drink is the kind of drink that makes us wanna head to Charleston and the spend the afternoon just soaking up the Southern sunshine and hospitality. The Endless Summer is served at the Peninsula Grill at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Planters+Inn/ian/114441">Planters Inn</a>, a luxury boutique hotel (only 64 rooms!) set within a restored historic building in the middle of Charleston. The Endless Summer is mostly sweet (as it should be), made with Bacardi Silver,

North Charleston: Snapshot :: Aloft Charleston's Grand Opening Party

AndrewC — 2008-10-02T16:04:31-05:00

Last week was the grand opening party for the aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center, and this Aloft decided to throw a party - and donate to a good cause.

We spoke to Brian Harris, the General Manager of the Aloft Charleston who said:

"We had well over 500 guests throughout the night, who all loved the hotel. A lot of people said it reminds them of being in New York City or Miami and is a nice change from the more traditional hotels that Charleston is known for."

Charleston: WASP Hotels: Play Genteel Southerner At HarborView Inn

ced138 — 2007-11-14T09:00:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/harbourviewinn2.jpg" class="imgborder"> The cocktail-sipping, scooner-sailing prepsters up in New England have nothing on the quail hunting, plantation dwelling WASPs living south of the Mason Dixon line. Charleston, S.C. could claim their headquarters. As famous travel writer Bill Bryson remarked of the city in his road-trip book The Lost Continent: <blockquote> I walked away the afternoon, up and down the peaceful streets, secretly admiring all these impossibly happy and good-looking people and their wonderful homes and rich, perfect lives. </blockquote> Where do the southern elite stay when visiting their Mecca? Well, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Harbourview+Inn/ian/144500">HarbourView Inn</a>, of course. They provide the hourly feedings that the aristocracy needs to maintain its indulgent lifestyle. Complimentary treats include flavored ice teas in the lobby, an