Coastal-inspired rooms, fine dining, outdoor pool, rooftop bar































115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 Get directions

"Sitting on the southwest corner of Meeting and Queen streets since 1853, this pretty seven-story pale pink hotel blends historic presence—original chandeliers and an imposing facade—with contemporary updates like revamped his-&-hers entry parlors dressed in purple accent walls and modern furniture, moving the property squarely into the 21st century while retaining its sense of grandeur." - CNT Editors

"Longstanding hotel Mills House added the Terrace Bar to its rooftop this past summer. The pool is only for guests of the hotel, but other customers can head to the second floor to check out the selection of frozen cocktails like the Beachy Chi Chi with tequila, Earl Grey tea, blood orange, and pineapple — it’s like a refined margarita. The bar also serves snacks like “Adult Lunchables,” jumbo shrimp, and a refreshing watermelon salad." - Erin Perkins


"An iconic, long-standing hotel with a storied pink facade that underwent a full renovation before joining a major brand’s Curio Collection; rooms were redesigned to feel residential and feature original artwork. New additions include a secret garden in the courtyard, a terrace bar by a pool lined with cabanas, and two restaurants—the street-level café serving coffee and pastries and a garden-set eatery with an outdoor fireplace offering seasonal modern Southern fare. The property also offers daily wellness classes and experiential programming such as a Cook Your Catch outing with a local crab expert followed by a Lowcountry boil." - Devorah Lev-Tov

"At $85 per person, the Mills House offers three different carving stations — prime rib, maple-glazed ham, and turkey — along with Southern sides like wild mushroom dressing, smoked corn pudding, and spiced sweet potatoes. There will plenty of desserts as well." - Erin Perkins


"Another terrific hotel just off King Street in the historic district area, the Mills has been open since 1853. It's part of the Wydham chain but reads more boutique thanks to its Southern decor. It has an outdoor pool, which is a welcome amenity on a hot Charleston day, and an open courtyard with a romantic fountain at its center. From the Mills, it's an easy walk to drinks at Pavilion and/or dinner at 5Church."
