Nearby to-doables include Frankie’s Fun Park, South Carolina Aquarium and Sweet Grass Tours. (And Charleston proper o’course.)

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

On the beach, and steps away from the island's shops and restaurants.

This Museum Mile site’s hosted hotels since the early 1800s (notable guests include Edgar Allen Poe).

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.

Right on Folly Beach, with oceanfront patios or balconies offering views from every beachy-cool room.

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

Hotel pool refreshes and de-stresses.

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

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

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

The labyrinthian former warehouse's nooks are filled with antiques, but there's no stuffy museum vibe.

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

Peaceful guestrooms boast high ceilings, crown molding and four-poster beds.

Breakfast is basic, but tasty and free.

Classy, historic building with high ceilings, large windows and loads of charm.

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

Three Cs: clean, convenient and comfortable.

Circular staircase with wrought-iron banister makes a grand first impression.

Straightforward stopover with easy access to US-78 and I-95. If you’re road-trippin’ with your dogs, two can stay free (under 80lbs).

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

Small entry opens into a picturesque brick courtyard with a fountain.

Historic (and rumored to be haunted!) inn nestled in a peaceful residential 'hood.

Hotspot-centric spot: easy access to the airport, beach & the always-charming historic district.

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.

All rooms are suites, and they're all smoke-free.

Not only are you uber-close to I-95, there’s an assortment of restaurants within walking distance (a win/win if you ask us).

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

Name ring a bell? John Rutledge, the historic home's former inhabitant, was one of the signers of the Constitution and a political legend in the state.

Throws in a free breakfast, with plenty of goodies (like waffles!).

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.