By Libby Swope Wiersema
Renaissance Charleston
This Renaissance in Charleston, South Carolina reflects all of the city's historic charm in a setting that luxuriously blends the old with the new. An upscale property, this hotel is located in one of Charleston's oldest districts, within walking distance to the area's best dining, shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions. Elegant guestrooms featuring plush bedding, furnishings and other appointments, make the Renaissance Charleston the destination of choice for discriminating travelers.
Wows and Woes
Renaissance Charleston Courtyard
The location can't be beat as it is within close proximity to most Charleston attractions. Guestrooms feature 32-inch flat screen HDTVs. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Wentworth Grill, offers good Lowcountry cuisine as well as a trans fat-free Southern menu. The top-notch Marriott bedding is heavenly. The outdoor courtyard makes a pleasant place to relax with a cup of coffee and a morning newspaper.
Because this hotel is in an older building, rooms and bathrooms are a bit small, but have been comfortably updated. Ask for a corner room for accommodations that are a little roomier.
Insider Tips
Renaissance Charleston pool
Valet parking is available, but you can save a little by parking in the garage across the street from the hotel. When making reservations, ask for a room that does not overlook the pool area unless you want a view of bikini-clad sunbathers. If you are a beer connoisseur, skip the surprisingly limited selection at the hotel bar and head to the Southend Brewery on East Bay Street.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
Renaissance Charleston Lounge
I remember being in Charleston on an unusually cold night in which I nearly froze to death on a ghost walk tour. What a treat it was to return to the hotel's lounge where I warmed up with a hot toddy at a fireside table. Not a typical Charleston experience, I guess that's why I've never forgotten it!
Bottom Line
Your carriage awaits you at Renaissance Charleston
The Renaissance Charleston takes its cues from historic surroundings and blends them with modern comforts to complement a beautiful city and provide visitors to the area a warm, elegant welcome.
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About the Author:
Libby Swope Wiersema worked in the medical field before channeling her experience into a career as a medical journalist. She was a writer and features editor for a daily newspaper and now writes and edits health and travel features for several media outlets. Wiersema attended the University of Alabama and Francis Marion University.
