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Planters Inn is a Relais & Châteaux luxury boutique hotel in Charleston's French Quarter, located at the corner of Market and Meeting Streets. Established in 1844, the property blends historic architecture with refined accommodations, featuring guest rooms furnished with four-poster beds from Baker's Historic Charleston Collection. The hotel houses Peninsula Grill, an acclaimed restaurant, and maintains a hidden garden courtyard in its center.
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Planters Inn occupies a central position in Charleston's Historic District at the corner of Market and Meeting Streets, overlooking the Charleston City Market. King Street is one block away, placing the hotel within walking distance of downtown's main shopping and dining corridor.
The French Quarter location provides proximity to Charleston's most visited attractions and neighborhoods. From the hotel, guests can walk to the popular City Market, historic South of Broad mansions, and the various attractions that define the downtown Historic District.
Guest rooms and suites feature four-poster beds from Baker's Historic Charleston Collection, a design signature throughout the property. Furnishings include silk drapery, fireplaces, and private piazzas. The suites are among the largest hotel accommodations in downtown Charleston, with residential-style layouts suited to both leisure and business travel.
Specific suite types include the Governor's Suite, a two-room suite with a sparkling new shower and travertine marble bathroom stocked with Molton Brown luxury bath products. Additional suite options include the St. Philip Suite, City Market Suite, Proprietor's Suite, Garden Courtyard Suite, and The Penthouse. Standard room types include Premier Charleston King, Premier Grand King, Charleston King, Grand King, Piazza King, and Deluxe Double Queen configurations.
Peninsula Grill, the hotel's on-site restaurant, is accessed via a hidden courtyard illuminated by carriage lanterns. The restaurant is recognized as a standalone dining destination, offering Southern cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients sourced daily. The dining room features oyster-tone velvet walls, and a Champagne Bar provides additional seating.
Private dining and events are available seven days a week for groups of ten to 120 guests, with options for dinner, brunch, and daytime events. Peninsula Grill's kitchen offers multi-course dinners and accommodates private event menus coordinated with the on-site events team.
Planters Inn is the only Relais & Châteaux hotel in South Carolina. The property has been a member of Relais & Châteaux since 1998. Interior design was conceived by Amelia Handegan, a nationally-recognized designer known for historic restoration work. The hotel's design philosophy emphasizes the intimate, jewel-box aesthetic of historic Charleston residences.
The property features a hidden garden courtyard and a serene interior parlor, creating spaces that contrast with the busy Market Street entrance. Architecture and furnishings preserve elements from the hotel's 1844 origins while accommodating modern guest comforts.
Planters Inn is currently undergoing a landmark renovation to refresh guestrooms, public spaces, and Peninsula Grill while preserving the hotel's historic character. The lobby has been temporarily relocated to the Charleston Room during construction. Peninsula Grill remains open for dinner service, though breakfast service is temporarily moved to Benne's. Guests should expect occasional construction activity during their stay.
Editorial verification: Planters Inn is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Planters Inn is the only Relais & Châteaux hotel in South Carolina. Founded in 1844, it occupies the corner of Market and Meeting Streets in Charleston's Historic District and is furnished exclusively with pieces from Baker's Historic Charleston Collection, including four-poster beds in every guest room.
The hotel offers multiple suite types—including the Governor's Suite, St. Philip Suite, City Market Suite, Proprietor's Suite, Garden Courtyard Suite, and The Penthouse—as well as standard room configurations such as Premier Charleston King, Charleston King, Grand King, and Deluxe Double Queen. Suites are two-room layouts with living areas and separate bedrooms.
Planters Inn is located at the corner of Market and Meeting Streets in Charleston's French Quarter and Historic District. The hotel overlooks the Charleston City Market and is one block from King Street, placing it within walking distance of downtown attractions, restaurants, and shopping.
Peninsula Grill is located on-site, accessible through the hotel's hidden garden courtyard. The restaurant serves Southern cuisine daily and offers private dining for groups of ten to 120 guests. Breakfast service is currently temporarily moved to Benne's during the hotel's ongoing renovation.
Guest bathrooms feature travertine marble surfaces and are stocked with Molton Brown luxury bath products, robes, and slippers. The Governor's Suite, for example, includes a sparkling new shower and full bathroom amenities.
Yes. Peninsula Grill offers private dining and events seven days a week for groups of ten to 120 guests. Private events can include dinner, brunch, and daytime functions. Event menus and arrangements are coordinated with the restaurant's events team.
Yes, the hotel continues to welcome guests. It is currently undergoing a landmark renovation to refresh accommodations and public spaces while preserving its historic character. Guests should expect occasional construction activity. Peninsula Grill remains open for dinner service.
Planters Inn is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Planters Inn is in Charleston, United States. Address: North Market Street 112, French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States.
| Location | Charleston, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | North Market Street 112, French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | plantersinn.com |
| Area guide | Charleston luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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