Primo home base for the Charleston area. Hit the breakfast buffet before heading out. (Bacon!)

Right-on-the-waterfront location makes for wicked views of Charleston Harbor and the city's skyline.

Staying in this old-world gem puts ya in the mood for sightseeing. (Good thing it’s in the heart the historic district, opposite the bustling City Market.)

Hotel pool refreshes and de-stresses.

The perfect blend of contemporary and vintage (like the city itself!) with traditional haint blue ceilings, local art and modern amenities throughout.

Fruits of a two-year renovation include updated bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. All rooms have just one bed, so plan your travel-mate situation accordingly.

Vacation-y feel starts at the palmetto tree-lined entrance. Rooms keep the vibe going, rockin’ a killer coastal-chic ‘tude.

Design is bright, sophisticated, charming and contemporary, matching the French Quarter vibe.

A combination of two historic Charleston buildings, each with their own vibe. The Enclave at The Vendue is a sanctuary of privacy enriched by exclusive amenities. The Vendue features a modern design aesthetic with a little flair. It is a hotspot of good energy, where excitement meets warmth and entertainment.

Comfortable rooms decorated West Indies-style with a touch of the Old South and all the modern amenities.

Historic center gem with design-forward interiors, chandelier-laden lobby and sweet Charleston views from every room.

Looking for a free, hot breakfast? Whoomp, there it is.

Brilliantly styled interiors take cues from multiple eras, giving the place an overall timeless vibe.

With fully outfitted guestrooms, luxury amenities from check-in to check-out, and an atmosphere of warmth and surprise, The Pinch is a touch of high culture in the Lowcountry.

Multimillion-dollar restoration revived the hotel's original 1920s elegance, including wrought-iron railings and crown molding.

On a street lined with shops and restaurants, and only a 20-min drive from Charleston.

Zero stone's throw from the nearest bar – there's one in-house.

The chef recommends the shrimp and grits at Three Oaks Grill, the Southern-style restaurant with big picture windows and exposed wooden beams.

Three Cs: clean, convenient and comfortable.

There’s a kitchen right in the room, so any failed culinary experiments stay secret.

Spot-on location puts you just 6 miles from Sullivan’s Island beaches and 4 from the historic downtown.

River-view enthusiasts will love the onsite Harborview Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Right off I-26, less than a 30-min drive from Charleston.

Free breakfast! Yes, there’s coffee.

Great shuteye’s guaranteed with loads of pillows, aromatherapy kits and eye masks in every room.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here, they say it’s free (‘cause it is).

Rooms are modern, clean and totes comfortable.