The Spectator Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Charleston
About the Hotel
Art Deco Accommodations
The Spectator Hotel offers 41 rooms with Art Deco-inspired design, including hand-painted wallpaper and custom millwork. All rooms feature local Southern Lady mattresses, Nespresso machines, and heated towel racks. Bathrooms include white Carrera marble vanities and Deep Steep bath products. Select rooms offer private balconettes overlooking State or Linguard Street, while suites include separate seating areas and wraparound balconies.
Prohibition-Style Bar
The Bar at The Spectator serves craft cocktails, local beers, and a full wine list. It offers light bar food bites and operates Sunday-Thursday 3 PM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday 3 PM-11 PM. In-house guests can order beer, wine, and basic mixed drinks after 10 AM. The bar hosts live music every third Thursday from 6 PM-9 PM.
Butler Service Included
Every guest receives a personal butler who provides shoe shining, itinerary planning, and transportation arrangements. Butlers can arrange spa services, deliver food from local restaurants within two blocks, and assist with packing. The service includes turndown service with chocolate liqueur and morning delivery of a continental breakfast to your room.
Historic Downtown Location
Located at the corner of State and Linguard Streets, the hotel is one block from Charleston City Market. It's a 3-minute walk to Philadelphia Alley, 7-minute walk to Waterfront Park with its Pineapple Fountain, and 9-minute walk to Rainbow Row's pastel-colored historic houses. The College of Charleston is 13 minutes away on foot.
Additional Guest Services
Valet parking costs $44 per night for regular vehicles, $54 for electric vehicles. Guests have access to a fitness studio at sister property French Quarter Inn featuring Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. The hotel offers limited in-room dining from The Bar's menu and can arrange private carriage tours through historic Charleston.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Late check-in/ -out
- Early check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid valet parking
- Room service
- Butler service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
