"To the naked eye, the five beautifully restored 1804 residences and carriage homes at the corner of George Street and East Bay constitute just another pretty block in Charleston: warm brick, statuesque façades, breezy column-studded verandas, and flickering lanterns. But veteran hospitality duo Dean Porter Andrews and Lynn Easton knew better when they selected this spot to launch their bespoke brand of Lowcountry luxury in 2013. The hotel’s magic lies in the exclusivity and privacy of its interior: a hidden labyrinth of meticulously manicured gardens, crushed oystershell pathways, and calming fountains connecting five distinct historic dwellings into a retreat guests love to call their home in the Holy City. From $349. —Allston McCrady" - CNT Editors
"To the naked eye, the five beautifully restored 1804 residences and carriage homes at the corner of George Street and East Bay constitute just another pretty block in Charleston: warm brick, statuesque façades, breezy column-studded verandas, and flickering lanterns. But veteran hospitality duo Dean Porter Andrews and Lynn Easton knew better when they selected this spot to launch their bespoke brand of Lowcountry luxury in 2013. The hotel’s magic lies in the exclusivity and privacy of its interior: a hidden labyrinth of meticulously manicured gardens, crushed oystershell pathways, and calming fountains connecting five distinct historic dwellings into a retreat guests love to call their home in the Holy City. From $349. —Allston McCrady" - CNT Editors
"An intimate boutique occupying three restored residences and two brick carriage houses from the early 1800s arranged around a plant-filled interior courtyard, offering understated luxury with period furnishings, hardwood floors, and many rooms with private or shared verandas. Stays include daily breakfast, a wine-and-cheese happy hour, and complimentary bicycles; the on-site Restaurant serves a multi-course seasonal tasting while a Caviar Bar offers Regiis Ova caviar and accompaniments. Separate Residences provide spacious suites with kitchens designed for long-term stays." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"At this acclaimed eatery, diners can find a six-course tasting menu from chef Vinson Petrillo. The $395 price tag includes caviar, truffles, wagyu, and a glass of Krug." - Erin Perkins
"History is so much a part of the Charleston experience that you don’t want to leave it behind when returning to your hotel. At the four early-19th-century in-town “singles” and two carriage houses that form Zero George, you don’t have to. The 16 rooms offer an unfussy palette of cream, gray, and sage, and not a lick of kitsch. Garden suites are sweet with heart pine floors and period millwork, and the kitchen is the heart and soul of this place, as should be the case in the South. Chef Vinson Petrillo isn’t about pretense or elaborate sauces; royal red shrimp are served with generous amounts of heritage pork fat. Zero Restaurant is a destination in its own right. This is classic Charleston, down to the deeply satisfying underfoot crunch of oyster shells in your shaded courtyard nook."