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Best Boutique Hotels in Charleston

Whether you are visiting Charleston for a weekend getaway or want to explore the Holy City for a staycation, staying in one of Charleston’s boutique hotels is a must!

The Dewberry Hotel

The Dewberry Hotel is a local landmark situated on the border of Marion Square within walking distance to numerous attractions in downtown Charleston. Not only is the Dewberry a beautiful hotel, it also has a long list of amenities including a spa, fitness center, library, rooftop cocktail bar and decadent restaurant. 

Hotel Bennett

In 2021, U.S. News and World Report named Hotel Bennett the #2 Hotel in Charleston. Hotel Bennett is most known for their colorful Champagne Lounge – Camellias. However, the hotel is full of activities for guests to enjoy. From lounging at the rooftop pool to relaxing at the spa to exploring Marion Square across the street, Hotel Bennett has got it all.

Hotel Bella Grace

Located in the Ansonborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston, Hotel Bella Grace is a modern boutique hotel. According to their website, “the circa 1830 Delaney House offers a personal connection to Charleston’s layered history, and is in beautiful combination with our 50 new built modern guest rooms, arrival lobby, and a fitness center.” Many of the rooms are suites with built in kitchens – perfect for longer stays in the Holy City.

Hotel Emeline

Hotel Emeline is located on Church Street in Charleston’s historic district and is “for the soulful sojourner, for the inquisitive local.” The hotel is also an ideal place for foodies to stay, providing a variety of delicious dining options including Frannie & the Fox, Clerks Coffee Company and Hank’s Seafood Restaurant.

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4 Date Night Ideas In Charleston For Every Couple

It’s easy to fall into the same routine of work, dinner, and Netflix, but Charleston is a city full of date night options. Whether you’re a new couple who is exploring the city together or a married couple of many years looking for a day of relaxation, we’ve got a date idea here for you. Here are four must-do “date nights”.

The Adventurous Couple

What better way to spend some quality time together than taking an adventurous weekend getaway to Edisto Beach State Park? Grab your tent, a sleeping bag, and enjoy a weekend “roughing it” at Edisto Beach. During the day you can bike, fish, swim, kayak, and roam the trails, and at night you can relax by the fire and watch the sunset together.

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"Your life becomes a masterpiece when you learn to master peace." ?

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The Foodie Couple

There’s no better place to go on a date and explore the culinary scene than in Charleston. Whether you want to enjoy some of the best food Charleston has to offer or learn some tips to take home, the Holy City has a ton of options. Our choice for best date night? Enjoy a steak from Halls Chophouse, grab some drinks from Hotel Bennett’s champagne bar, Camellias, then finish the night off with dessert from Kaminsky’s.  If you’re looking for something more interactive, you and your bae can take a cooking class at Zero George Street and take your tips home to the kitchen.

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? Pour some sugar on me! ?

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The Laid Back Couple

We totally get it, binge-watching Netflix in bed is hard to beat but Charleston has plenty of date activities for those couples who want to relax but are looking to get out of the house. Head to the beach for a relaxing day and grab some drinks from a nearby restaurant like Taco Boy at Folly Beach or Mex1 at Sullivan’s. Or splurge a little and head to the spa at Hotel Bennett for ultimate relaxation.

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A Moor Mud facial at our spa may be just what the doctor ordered. ?? Extracted from the largest thermal lake in Europe, Lake Heviz, the rich mineral content of Moor Mud has been prized by European communities for its ability to regenerate skin damaged by free radicals and environmental stress. #wellnesswednesday @omorovicza

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The Curious Couple

Are you and your SO always looking to learn something new? These date night ideas mix romance, fun, and education. Learn how to make candles together for your next date night at Candlefish’s candle making workshop or pick a class to take at AR Workshop in Mount Pleasant and DIY, together.

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Happy little candles, set and ready to cure. We like to give our candles 24 hours to cool to perfection, and choose to use Popsicle sticks to set the wicks. ⁠ ⁠ #candlemaking #productionday #soycandle #scentedcandle #soywax #chandlerlife

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Whatever you and your date choose to do, have a blast.

 

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Spas In Charleston

5 Transformational Spa Experiences In Charleston

Nothing gets rid of stress better than a relaxing day at a spa and there is no shame in spending some extra money on self-care. You work long hard days and deserve to reward yourself with a day of pampering. Whether you splurge on a facial, massage, or a full package, spa days are the best days.

Here are five spas in Charleston that will send you into a heavenly bliss of stress relief:

Elyon Boutique Spa

Elyon Boutique Spa has a long list of massages and skin care treatment services that will help relax your mind and body and keep your skin in tip-top shape. They’re also one of the few places in Charleston certified in the Dr. Christine Schrammek Green Peel which has been known to transform skin. Their services are totally customizable to fit any budget or needs.

Spa Adiago

This full-service day spa is located in the Francis Marion Hotel across from Marion Square in downtown Charleston. A day at Spa Adiago will leave even the most stressed person feeling rejuvenated and renewed. Some of their services include full body massage, aromatherapy, wrinkle lifts, facials, wraps, lash lift, and so much more.

The Spa at The Belmond Charleston Place

If you’re looking for a luxurious spa experience, the Charleston Place spa is the one for you. You can expect full body rejuvenation that will soothe your limbs, boost your energy, and dissolve tension from a variety of energizing treatments. They also have a full-service salon for all your hair needs.

Stella Nova Spa

Stella Nova has three different locations around the Charleston area with highly skilled massage therapists providing top notch service. A visit to any Stella Nova will satisfy your body and soul after you receive any of their treatments. They have an extensive list of hair services to leave it feeling healthy and shiny. All therapies are customizable to your needs.

The Spa At Hotel Bennett

The self-proclaimed luxurious wellness retreat does NOT disappoint. It’s the newest spa in Charleston and it came to wipe out the competition with a full list of relaxing services. They offer eight different massages and three different massage enhancements including CBD balm for all those currently obsessing over CBD oil and the amazing benefits. Want to try a gold facial? They’ve got it. A rose quartz facial? Check.

Go ahead. Book your appointment guilt free. We all need a little r&r sometimes.

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