Planters Inn
Relais & Châteaux hotel at the City Market, home to Peninsula Grill
★★★★★📍 Historic District (City Market)$$$$
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The on-site restaurant, Peninsula Grill, is a Charleston institution and a destination in its own right — particularly for the ultra-coconut cake, which has become so famous it's shipped around the country. The hotel's location at the City Market means you step out the door into the most active part of the historic district.
Planters Inn is a good alternative to the Belmond for travelers who want luxury but on a more intimate scale — same neighborhood, smaller hotel, more personal service. The trade-off: no spa, no pool, fewer of the resort-style amenities Belmond offers.
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What is Planters Inn's relationship to Relais & Châteaux?
Planters Inn is a member of the Relais & Châteaux association, which curates a small global network of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
Is the Peninsula Grill's coconut cake real?
Yes, and it has become a Charleston institution. You can order it in-restaurant or have one shipped (though shipping costs more than the cake).
What's the location like?
Directly across from the City Market — one of the most central and active locations in downtown Charleston. Walkable to virtually everything.
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