French Quarter Inn
Inn · Charleston ·
Complimentary champagne, wine, cheese, and cookies daily.
Complimentary champagne, wine, cheese, and cookies daily.
"In Charleston the French Quarter Inn goes all-in for the holidays—when I visited it was fully decked out with a Christmas tree and offered free gingerbread cookies in the rotunda." - Matt Ortile
"A boutique hotel in the historic district known for attentive service—highlighted by thoughtful touches like a 'pillow menu' and top-notch turndown—making it a favored romantic home base for exploring nearby culinary and historic attractions." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A holiday-themed suite at a downtown hotel that feels like a Christmas fairy tale from the wreath-adorned entry onward; guests are welcomed with hand-decorated cookies, an in-suite eggnog bar, and a fireplace dressed with stockings. Family-friendly touches include Santa readings of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and carolers on Christmas Eve, a complimentary copy of Charleston native Darius Rucker's 'Home for the Holidays' album for suite guests, and a charitable element—a $100 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for every reservation." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"At the French Quarter Inn I found a lobby dressed in sparkling holiday decor and elaborate gingerbread houses; the Sleigh Bell Suite is specially themed with an in-room tree and an eggnog bar, and guests can grab complimentary cider, hot cocoa, or bourbon-spiked eggnog in the lobby after a day of exploring Charleston." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Steps (literally) from the market, an ivy-covered archway promises cool shade as you make your way down a brick pathway off Church Street into the French Quarter Inn. Before there were great hotels on seemingly every corner in Charleston, this hotel was welcoming and wooing guests—and not much has changed in that regard. The idea is that upon arrival, you'll know you're in a special place (cue the champagne greeting). The service remains as personal as ever, with an admirable attention to detail—staff remember names and preferences—served with a dose of quiet hospitality."
