THE SPECTATOR HOTEL, Charleston – A Smart Stay in the City

Every guest at The Spectator Hotel is assigned a personal butler who provides turndown service, shoe shine, and packing/unpacking. The hotel offers complimentary in-room gourmet breakfast featuring local favorites delivered to the room each morning. Additional complimentary offerings include a daily happy hour, evening cheese reception, and locally sourced snacks and drinks in the room.

The hotel's bar is styled as a speakeasy and serves Prohibition-era inspired spirits, recognized by USA TODAY. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary cocktail upon check-in, and nightly turn-down service includes a liqueur in a chocolate cup. The bar also offers live jazz on select evenings.

Guest rooms feature eclectic interior design with art deco influences and offer spa-like bathrooms with towel warmers. Some suites provide a landmark view of the historic city center, a small seating area, or a minibar. Rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, iPod dock, espresso machine, and a white noise sound machine for quiet rest.

The Spectator Hotel is located less than a 4-minute walk from the Charleston City Market and 400 meters from Waterfront Park. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gibbes Museum of Art and Shops at Charleston Place. Guests receive complimentary bike rentals to explore downtown Charleston and its attractions.

The Spectator Hotel has been named one of the Top 25 Best Hotels in the U.S. every year from 2021 to 2025. It also appears on the Top 500 Hotels in the World list for 2023 and 2025. The hotel offers additional services such as valet parking, electric vehicle charging station, and a fitness center.

Butler Service: Personal butler for every guest

Bar: Top-rated speakeasy bar with Prohibition-era cocktails

Breakfast: Complimentary in-room gourmet breakfast

Location: 4-minute walk to Charleston City Market

Bikes: Complimentary bike rentals

Awards: Top 25 Best Hotels in the U.S. (2021-2025)