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Q: What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Guests love staying at French Quarter Inn , which is a hotel near The Powder Magazine. Another highly rated hotel is The Loutrel , which is just steps away. The area has plenty to choose from with 7,990 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

Q: What are the best luxury hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Planters Inn , which is steps from The Powder Magazine. This hotel features 3 restaurants including Grill 225 and has an outdoor pool. A second luxurious choice is Market Pavilion Hotel , which is just steps away.

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St. Philip's Church

You can find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at St. Philip's Church. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble.

The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration.

This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Dock Street Theater in Downtown Charleston. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Riviera Theater, Footlight Players, and The Black Fedora are all a short walk away.

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What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Guests love staying at French Quarter Inn, which is a hotel near The Powder Magazine.
Another highly rated hotel is The Loutrel, which is just steps away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 7,990 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near The Powder Magazine?

On Hotels.com, you can find a variety of room prices depending on when and where you plan to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

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What cheap hotels are close to The Powder Magazine?

Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection is a reasonably-priced hotel near The Powder Magazine and offers a free continental breakfast, a free daily manager’s reception, and free in-room WiFi.
A second low-cost choice is The Meeting Street Inn, which is just steps away.

Can I find hotels close to The Powder Magazine that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the “Fully refundable” filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to The Powder Magazine that offer these rates are The Charleston Place and Zero George Street.

What are the best romantic hotels near The Powder Magazine?

For a romantic stay, The Lodge Alley Inn in the heart of Charleston! offers in-room fireplaces. It’s steps from The Powder Magazine.
The Lodge Alley Inn in the heart of Charleston! is another great choice, and it’s just steps away.

What are the best hotels close to The Powder Magazine with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free English breakfast at French Quarter Inn, which is steps from The Powder Magazine.
The Meeting Street Inn, also recommended, is just steps away and offers free breakfast.

Which hotels near The Powder Magazine have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with courtyard view at French Quarter Inn, which is steps from The Powder Magazine.
Also recommended is The Meeting Street Inn, which offers rooms with views.

What are the best family hotels close to The Powder Magazine?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, consider French Quarter Inn, which is steps from The Powder Magazine.
Also consider Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton as another great choice for your family’s trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near The Powder Magazine?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Planters Inn, which is steps from The Powder Magazine. This hotel features 3 restaurants including Grill 225 and has an outdoor pool.
A second luxurious choice is Market Pavilion Hotel, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine with free parking?

If you’re traveling by car, Wentworth Mansion offers free parking and you’ll be a 14-minute walk from The Powder Magazine.
Another property that offers free parking is 20 South Battery, which is 16 minutes away on foot.

What are the best hotels near The Powder Magazine with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the pool at The Nicholas Carriage King Suite - Walk to King. The Powder Magazine is a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Cozy Suite in Downtown Charleston with HEATED POOL.

What cheap motels can I book close to The Powder Magazine?

To save on your stay near The Powder Magazine, take a look at Charleston Creekside Inn, which offers breakfast daily and a gym.
Another affordable motel to consider is Days Inn by Wyndham Ladson Summerville Charleston.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near The Powder Magazine?

Before or after your visit to The Powder Magazine, you can check out nearby sights like Charleston City Market, College of Charleston, and South Carolina Aquarium.
Other places in the area are Patriots Point, Medical University of South Carolina, and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

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Best Time to Visit	February, March and July
Average Stay	3 days
Location	Charleston, United States of America
Similar Sights	Edmonston-Alston House, College of Charleston, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

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French Quarter Inn

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