About Planters Inn - Charleston
Guests staying at Planters Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, can enjoy a few afternoon cocktails in the hotel’s courtyard or relax with their daily paper in the comfortable and cozy parlor.
The rooms feature flat-screen TV’s, desks, hairdryers, safes, phones, irons and ironing boards, complimentary toiletries and free Wi-Fi.
Planters Inn offers elegant and comfortable accommodation with 64 rooms, a restaurant, a bar/lounge in addition to a private courtyard as well as a business center. Valet parking is also available.
The Peninsula Grill offers a wide range of popular American dishes made using locally sourced produce as well as afternoon tea. Freshly prepared breakfasts are on offer in the dining room. Light snacks and an extensive range of beverages are available at the bar.
College of Charleston, Dock Street Theater and Waterfront Park are all in close proximity to the guesthouse. Battery & White Point Gardens and Drayton Hall are also close by.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Comfortable and well-appointed rooms.
Guests were complimentary about the decor of their rooms stating that it was elegant and in keeping with the traditional style of the building. Many appreciated the tasteful antique furniture and high quality upholstery and linens. The bathrooms were also said to be well-presented with contemporary fixtures and fittings. .
positive:
Convenient yet peaceful location.
The guest house is centrally located in the historic part of town meaning that it is only steps away from main tourist attractions and amenities. Guests were pleased to find that they only had a short walk to the local restaurants and shops and did not have to worry about driving. Planter is tucked away in a residential area which means that noise disturbances are minimal. .
positive:
Quality dining experiences.
Those who dined at the on-site restaurant described their experience as positive and memorable. Guests complimented the quality of food stating that it was fresh and full of flavor. The service was also highly praised with guests stating that the waiting staff were extremely courteous and professional. .
Negative Reviews
negative:
Basic room amenities.
The rooms lacked amenities such as fridges, microwaves and tea and coffee making facilities much to the disappointment of some of the guests who said that they expected to find them at an establishment of this caliber. .
negative:
Problems with parking.
The valet parking service was described as being rather slow with quite a few guests stating that they waited longer than expected to get their cars once they've ordered them. Many remarked that shortage of staff contributed to the delays.
negative:
Lack of room service.
Guests were disappointed to find that they could only order breakfast from room service and nothing else. Many said this inconvenienced their stay as they would have liked to be able to order other items including drinks. .