Hotel Bennett
The Bennett stands imposingly on the corner of King Street, Charleston’s main drag, and Marion Square, site of the lively Saturday farmers’ market. Though newly built there’s a sense of tradition here, evidenced by the jacketed doormen ushering guests inside past hand-painted murals of 18th-century Charleston. Rooms and suites are more modern, offering luxury bed linens, capacious oval bathtubs and large walk-in showers. Two roof terraces, one quieter and on the third floor, the other more sociable and on the ninth, look out across downtown, the latter featuring a stunning heated pool with luxurious private cabanas. There’s also a spa, a salmon-pink champagne lounge, a delicious patisserie and the signature restaurant, Gabrielle.
