Charming and peaceful, The Restoration on King is in many ways like Charleston itself: Famously hospitable, charismatic and rich in both history and modern style. Overlooking the famous King Street in the Antique District, the beautifully restored townhouse feels like a collection of fully furnished flats outfitted with a team of butlers eager to serve.

The facilities

The hotel boasts a chic terrace on the rooftop, complimentary bikes and iPads for guests to borrow, fresh-baked treats and milk in the morning and evening wine and cheese receptions. There are no fitness facilities on site, but the hotel has partnered with local athletic clubs to offer guests complimentary access.

The rooms

Decadent amenities like gourmet kitchens and in-suite washers and dryers are certainly fine, but it’s the charming design that makes The Restoration on King a true find. Dramatic exposed brick interiors are adorned with lush photography, beds are backed by warm leather headboards and balconies overlook picturesque old Chareston. Standard mod cons like flat-screen TVs and iHome docks are standard, as are Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and waffle-weave spa robes.