Pros

  • Classy boutique hotel with an excellent display of original art
  • Great location in the heart of historic Charleston
  • Stylish guest rooms, individually decorated with quality art and furniture
  • Fine-dining restaurant that serves Charleston classics with a modern twist
  • Wildly popular rooftop bar with sweeping views of the historic city
  • Coffee shop that offers free morning coffee (Starbucks) to hotel guests
  • Free wine reception and free milk and cookies each evening
  • Valet dry cleaning and laundry are among the concierge services
  • Fleet of free loaner bicycles for guests to use
  • Event space for up to 75 people
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Some rooms have no windows
  • No coffeemakers in the rooms
  • No free breakfast
  • No on-site fitness center or spa
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Bottom Line

The upscale Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel with a delightful mix of old and new in the city's historic district. Comprised of several converted warehouses that date back to the 1780s, the Vendue showcases contemporary art collection in a setting with crystal chandeliers and other traditional touches. Highlights include a fine-dining restaurant, rooftop bar, coffee shop with free Starbucks, and free Wi-Fi. There’s no fitness center or spa, but a free wine reception is hosted nightly in the main gallery. Its 84 guest rooms are individually decorated with traditional furniture and contemporary art. Most are bright and spacious, but Interior rooms are small, and have no windows. Travelers looking for an upscale stay with a pool can check out Market Pavilion Hotel. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

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The Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel

Scene

A stylish boutique hotel with an impressive original art collection

This stylish hotel has two separate buildings that are located on opposite sides of the street in the heart of old Charleston. They were created by combining several former warehouses, some of which date back to the 1780s. The hotel caters to discerning travelers who appreciate art and upscale accommodations and want to be in the heart of the historic city. The Vendue is a classy mix of old and new. It’s filled with an impressive collection of colorful and contemporary art that’s housed in a historic building with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and high ceilings. The rotating collection includes 300 pieces of original art, and daily tours of the gallery are conducted. But the hotel stays relatively quiet -- except for the buzzy rooftop bar, which attracts a steady, lively crowd. 

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Location

In the heart of old Charleston, a short walk to the waterfront

The Vendue is located in the heart of Charleston’s historic downtown, just a short walk from the harbor and the waterfront park. Virtually everything of interest in the downtown area is within walking distance, including the city's best restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions.

  • Two-minute walk to the Waterfront Park and harbor
  • Five-minute walk to St. Philip's Church
  • Five-minute walk to Charleston City Market
  • 10-minute walk to King Street, lined with high-end restaurants and art galleries 
  • Eight-minute drive to Marion Square
  • 23-minute drive to Charleston International Airport
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Rooms

Stylish and individually decorated with traditional and modern touches

Like the hotel’s public spaces, these stylish and individually decorated guest rooms feature a mix of traditional decor and modern elements. Generally, expect to see high ceilings, light walls and drapes (or white plantation shutters), and dark wood antiques or quality reproductions. Floors are either original hardwood or covered with beige carpet. Accents are attractive, with exposed brick walls and fireplaces. Standard amenities include feather beds, flat-screen TVs, desks, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Some add robes, safes, mini-fridges, and free sherry. 

Bathrooms are roomy and upscale. There's marble or quartz vanities (some have twin sinks), shower/tub combos -- some of which are whirlpools -- or walk-in showers with glass doors. 

With the exception of the smaller, entry-level Interior units that have no windows, the rooms (Signature and Premiere categories) are spacious and filled with natural light from large windows that overlook city streets or the hotel interior.  

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Features

Rooftop bar, upscale restaurant, and nice freebies and extras, but fee for breakfast

This stylish boutique hotel has plenty of attractive amenities, but it lacks a fitness center and spa. The Drawing Room offers breakfast (fee) and fine dining that focuses on fresh seafood and other traditional Charleston dishes with a modern spin. The Rooftop is a wildly popular spot with sweeping views, and serves casual fare for lunch and dinner. Press coffee shop offers free Starbucks coffee to hotel guests each morning. It also sells to-go breakfast and lunch items. 

The main exhibition area for the hotel’s impressive original art collection hosts a nightly wine and cheese reception that’s free for guests, and free milk and cookies are offered nightly. Event space for up to 75 people is available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. There also is a business center, and free loaner bicycles are available for exploring the city. Valet dry cleaning and laundry are among the concierge services. Valet parking is the only on-site parking option. 

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Things You Should Know About The Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel

Also Known As

  • Vendue Inn
  • The Vendue

Address

19 Vendue Range, Vendue Range / East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401-2129, United States

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

The Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel

Scene

A stylish boutique hotel with an impressive original art collection

This stylish hotel has two separate buildings that are located on opposite sides of the street in the heart of old Charleston. They were created by combining several former warehouses, some of which date back to the 1780s. The hotel caters to discerning travelers who appreciate art and upscale accommodations and want to be in the heart of the historic city. The Vendue is a classy mix of old and new. It’s filled with an impressive collection of colorful and contemporary art that’s housed in a historic building with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and high ceilings. The rotating collection includes 300 pieces of original art, and daily tours of the gallery are conducted. But the hotel stays relatively quiet -- except for the buzzy rooftop bar, which attracts a steady, lively crowd. 

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Location

In the heart of old Charleston, a short walk to the waterfront

The Vendue is located in the heart of Charleston’s historic downtown, just a short walk from the harbor and the waterfront park. Virtually everything of interest in the downtown area is within walking distance, including the city's best restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions.

  • Two-minute walk to the Waterfront Park and harbor
  • Five-minute walk to St. Philip's Church
  • Five-minute walk to Charleston City Market
  • 10-minute walk to King Street, lined with high-end restaurants and art galleries 
  • Eight-minute drive to Marion Square
  • 23-minute drive to Charleston International Airport
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Rooms

Stylish and individually decorated with traditional and modern touches

Like the hotel’s public spaces, these stylish and individually decorated guest rooms feature a mix of traditional decor and modern elements. Generally, expect to see high ceilings, light walls and drapes (or white plantation shutters), and dark wood antiques or quality reproductions. Floors are either original hardwood or covered with beige carpet. Accents are attractive, with exposed brick walls and fireplaces. Standard amenities include feather beds, flat-screen TVs, desks, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Some add robes, safes, mini-fridges, and free sherry. 

Bathrooms are roomy and upscale. There's marble or quartz vanities (some have twin sinks), shower/tub combos -- some of which are whirlpools -- or walk-in showers with glass doors. 

With the exception of the smaller, entry-level Interior units that have no windows, the rooms (Signature and Premiere categories) are spacious and filled with natural light from large windows that overlook city streets or the hotel interior.  

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Features

Rooftop bar, upscale restaurant, and nice freebies and extras, but fee for breakfast

This stylish boutique hotel has plenty of attractive amenities, but it lacks a fitness center and spa. The Drawing Room offers breakfast (fee) and fine dining that focuses on fresh seafood and other traditional Charleston dishes with a modern spin. The Rooftop is a wildly popular spot with sweeping views, and serves casual fare for lunch and dinner. Press coffee shop offers free Starbucks coffee to hotel guests each morning. It also sells to-go breakfast and lunch items. 

The main exhibition area for the hotel’s impressive original art collection hosts a nightly wine and cheese reception that’s free for guests, and free milk and cookies are offered nightly. Event space for up to 75 people is available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. There also is a business center, and free loaner bicycles are available for exploring the city. Valet dry cleaning and laundry are among the concierge services. Valet parking is the only on-site parking option. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Golf Course

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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